Put Understanding and Faith to Good Use

Sunday, on the way home from church, I decided to take Heights Road to see the view of the lake. People were out skating and enjoying the ice. It made me wonder how long it takes for the ice to freeze to a thickness safe to be on. I marveled how comfortable the skaters looked […]

LOHS Senior of the Week — Ainsley Woodrum

Parents: Tracy and Jason Woodrum Grade: 12 GPA: 4.313 Favorite subject(s): Science or Math Extracurricular activities: Varsity lacrosse and Mentoring Middle Schoolers club Hobbies/Interests: I love to hang out with my friends, run/workout and travel. Plans after graduation: I want to go to University of Michigan or Grand Valley and study health sciences. Ainsley is proudest […]

Orion community mourns the loss of Anthony Reighard, friend, businessman

By Jim Newell Review Editor Shocked. Devastated.Those were the overwhelming emotions that flooded through many people who knew Anthony Reighard, family and friends who shared those sentiments when they heard on social media on Saturday that he has passed away. Anthony Robert Reighard, beloved husband, father and son; Lake Orion businessman, philanthropist, civil servant and […]

LOCS anticipates additional $500,000 in CARES funds

By Megan Kelley Review Writer During their Jan. 13 regular meeting, Lake Orion Community School’s announced that they were receiving additional CARES funds. “There was a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill at the end of December,” Kirby said. “Really what it means for the schools is that we’ll get about four times of what was […]

Dragon Virtual enrollment down for second semester

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community School’s Dragon Virtual enrollment numbers took a dive during the secondary education (middle and high school) re-enrollment period for the second semester. As stated at the beginning of the school year, enrollment for Dragon Virtual was a full-year commitment for elementary families and a semester-by-semester commitment for […]

COVID restrictions shift beginning Feb. 1

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released another emergency order on Jan. 22 laying out the new guidelines that are expected to take effect on Feb. 1. The much-awaited return of indoor dining is set to re-open starting Feb. 1 with restrictions. Restaurants and bars will be allowed to open at 25 percent […]

COVID-19 Update — Jan. 27, 2021

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 51 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 71 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 115 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 472 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 551 total cases, six […]

Public Safety — Jan. 27, 2021

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 382 calls from Jan. 11-17, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 • Traffic Accidents: 15 Follow the rules, doggone it! Deputies responded to the Orion Oaks Dog Park, 1200 Joslyn Rd., at 12:23 p.m. Jan. 11 and met with people arguing over park rules. A […]

Facebook and Twitter Poll results — poll ending Jan. 25

Last week, we asked our followers: “How long do you believe Lake Orion Community Schools will be able to maintain a face-to-face/in-person learning model?” We had 45 people respond to the poll on Facebook, with 24 people predicting student’s will stay in-person Until the end of the school year; 12 people said they thought face-to-face […]