Lake Orion High School’s football boosters are kicking off their fundraising campaign this year with a dine to donate and community meet and greet at Ignite Tavern from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 6. “This fundraiser is a diner to donate with a twist, said organizer Michelle Rowland. “This event is also going […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor With school about to get out and hot summer days ahead, members of the Lake Orion Parks & Recreation Advisory want people to go jump in the lake. Literally. But while families are visiting Green’s Park to swim, they can also enjoy several other activities the park offers, said Rosemary […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor While some Memorial Day activities are still on hiatus, two other activities for people to honor veterans – those who have served and sacrificed – will still take place on Monday. Veterans from VFW Post 334 will host a Memorial Day ceremony beginning at noon May 31 at the Orion […]
The Orion Township Public Library announced last week that they would again be providing an opportunity for patrons of all ages to participate in this year’s summer reading program starting on June 12 until Aug. 7. The library’s summer reading program is available for all ages and offers incentives and creating activities to promote reading […]
The Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) announced that most RCOC road construction projects will be suspended at 3 p.m. May 28, for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Work is expected to resume after 6 a.m. on June 1. “The Road Commission wants to ensure that its roads are as free of obstructions as possible […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their very first Food Truck Festival on June 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Orion Center. There will be ten food trucks, a beer garden, live music, kids activities and (limited) Chamber member vendor/exhibiter spots. The event will be free and open to the […]
The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority board voted to hire a new DJ for downtown events 5-4. Township Supervisor Chris Barnett, Board Treasurer Matt Shell and DDA board members Llyod Coe and Kristen Horvath casting the four nay votes. DJ services in the downtown had previously been provided by James Jayson, however, DDA Director Molly […]
Lake Orion Community Schools reviewed the planned adjustments for the student handbook at their May 12 meeting. The revisions were based on recommendations from building administrators and Neola consultants. “There are no major changes at this point,” said Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer. Highlights across all levels include: the addition of non-school […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer With the end of the school year in sight and the relaxing of mask mandates throughout the country, concerns over the masking of children remained a topic of conversation between Lake Orion Community School’s parents during the school board’s May 12 meeting. Seven parents spoke at the meeting, all with […]