Public Safety — Dec. 30, 2020

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 342 calls from Dec. 21-27, 2020 • Felony Arrests: 2 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 • Traffic Accidents: 4 Secret Santa tops The Grinch An Orion Township woman was the victim of a break-in but then got a secret Santa for Christmas. Deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block […]

Student of the Week — Claire Llewellyn

Parents: Bridget and Pat Llewellyn Grade: 12 GPA: 3.78 Favorite subject(s): Trigonometry, AP Government, TPW Extracurricular activities: Cultural Outreach, all spectator sports and being an honorary team manager of the LO Hockey team. Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, working out, shopping, boating, surfing and hanging out with friends. Plans after graduation: Blessed to play soccer for the Miami Hurricanes […]

Facebook and Twitter Poll results — poll ending Dec. 28

Last week, we asked our followers: “When ringing in the New Year my plans are:” We had 45 people respond to the poll on Facebook, with 20 people said they were Staying up just to make sure 2020 ends; 14 people said they had No plans; eight people indicated that they were having Just household […]

LOCS expected to return in-person with modifications on Jan. 19, 2021

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education met virtually for their final meeting of 2020 on Dec. 16, and it was anticipated that during this meeting Superintendent Ben Kirby would unveil the district’s return to school plan, starting Jan. 19. In October, LOCS transitioned in-person elementary students back into […]

OAPG modifies a holiday tradition with a parade around the village, twp.

OAPG modifies a holiday tradition with a parade around the village, twp.

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Lighted Parade was on and off, and on again and off again with a couple different format variations to try to encourage safety and social distancing during the pandemic. But board of the Orion Area Parade Group wanted to find some way to continue the tradition, albeit on […]

The Lake Orion Police Association modifies, but host its annual Shop with a Hero

The Lake Orion Police Association modifies, but host its annual Shop with a Hero

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Police Association’s (LOPA) annual Shop with a Hero is one of the community’s biggest charitable evenings, with police officers and first responders shopping with 80 to 100 or more kids at a local Target store for presents. With the COVID-19 pandemic, however, there was no chance of […]

LOHS announces 2020 Wall of Excellence inductees

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion High School announced their 2020 Wall of Excellence inductees last week. This year LOHS has named six alumni that will join the 13 former students on the Wall of Excellence display in the school’s common area. Among these six inductees are: wheelchair racing champion Bob Gibson (Class of […]

Orion Twp. man charged after leaving a young mother in critical condition

By Jim Newell Review Editor An Orion Township man is in custody after severely beating the mother of his child and then fleeing with their three-month-old baby, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office stated. The suspect in the attack was identified as 31-year-old Christian Depaul Roberson. The woman was taken to local hospital in critical condition, […]

Public Safety — Dec. 23, 2020

The LOPD responded to 57 calls from Dec. 14-20, 2020 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 0 • Traffic Accidents: 2 Vandals struck at Children’s Park, breaking the Christmas Tree in the gazebo in half, an incident report from the Lake Orion Police Department stated. The suspects also broke a couple of picnic table […]

LOCS reviews budget amendment for 2020-21 fiscal year

By Megan Kelley Review Writer During the Dec. 16 meeting of the Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance John Fitzgerald reviewed the district’s budget amendment for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. Over the summer, the final amendment for the 2020-2021 fiscal year was reviewed which then was used in […]