Parents raise concern over Lake Orion Community Schools’ Health Screening Agreement

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Several parents took to the podium during the public comment portion of the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education meeting last week to express their concern with the district’s Health Screening Agreement. Last year, as a COVID-19 mitigation strategy, LOCS students and staff were required to complete the ClearToGo […]

Natrabis, Society C open a 54,000 sq. ft. marijuana cultivation facility in Orion Twp.

Natrabis, Society C open a 54,000 sq. ft. marijuana cultivation facility in Orion Twp.

By Jim Newell Review Editor Cannabis company Society C opened a state-of-the-art 54,000 square feet marijuana cultivation facility in Orion Township on Friday. Natrabis is the parent company of Society C. Both companies were founded by Nick Simpson, Michael Thomas and Ben Puraj. The $25 million facility at 4601 Liberty Drive South in Orion Township […]

Southfield knocks out Lake Orion in football action

Southfield knocks out Lake Orion in football action

By Joe St. Henry Review Sports Contributor For much of the first half of last Friday’s football game, Lake Orion and Southfield A&T traded blows in a back-and-forth slugfest. The game was tied at 14-14 with a little over five minutes left before the break. Each team had scored on long drives and big plays. […]

Lake Orion boys cross country team wins Averill Invitational

Lake Orion boys cross country team wins Averill Invitational

The Lake Orion boys varsity cross country team won the Averill Invitational Gold Division on Saturday. “Tougher course, tougher competition, but the men’s cross country team responded with another victory!” Coach Stan Ford said. The Dragons also won the Anchor Bay Early Bird Invitational on Sept. 2. With 12 teams competing in the Averill Invitational, […]

COVID-19 Update — Sept. 15, 2021

In the last 30 days there were 31 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 68 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 75 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 960 total cases, 13 deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 1,149 total cases, 15 deaths. (Population of 12,055) 48362: […]

Public Safety — Sept. 15, 2021

The LOPD responded to 95 calls from Sept. 6-12, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 0 • Traffic Accidents: 2 Malicious mischief: kids use a woman’s home as target practice Lake Orion police went to Elizabeth Street at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 6 after getting a call from a woman that two young juveniles […]

Great job repairing Heights Road

A job well done! This was well worth waiting for and I thank our township for finally getting Heights Road paved. It has been a long time coming but it is worth the wait. I am sure that everyone who travels down Heights Road is as happy as I am. Yes, there are still some […]

Lake Orion loses to Romeo Summit on the soccer pitch

Lake Orion loses to Romeo Summit on the soccer pitch

Dragons hope to challenge for the OAA White in the second half of the season By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion High School boys varsity soccer team is coming off a tough, non-conference loss to the Romeo Summit Homeschoolers on Thursday, losing 1-2 after a resurgent second half by the Homeschoolers. The Dragons […]