Christmas’ Spiritual Message

Every month, Unity churches pay special attention to one of the 12 innate powers within the human consciousness. Through the wisdom and acknowledgement of these powers our life is transformed. The power for December is life and is quite fitting for a month where we celebrate the holy birth of the Christ child. Luke 1:31(ASV) […]

A Holiday Season Like No Other!

This year – 2020 – has been an unusual year what with the Pandemic. With restrictions on restaurant openings, limited crowds in stores, and lots of shortages of toilet paper and disinfectant wipes, and paper towels, we have had to make some adjustments in daily life. Well, we made it through Easter and Halloween and […]

Facebook and Twitter Poll results — poll ending Dec. 21

Last week, we asked our followers: “Many community events were canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Which event did you miss the most this year?” We had 24 people respond to the poll on Facebook, with nine people stating that they missed the Orion Lighted Parade most; eight people said they missed the […]

Sunny Day Preschool celebrates the holidays with safe, fun activities

Sunny Day Preschool celebrates the holidays with safe, fun activities

It wasn’t the typical holiday celebration, but 2020 isn’t a typical year. Students in Cindy Winther’s preschool classes got a visit from “Cindy Claus” before the holiday break. They each got to sit next to her and tell her what they want for Christmas before a ride up to the North Pole, Winther said. The […]

COVID-19 Update

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days, there were 167 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 186 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 225 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 416 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 470 total cases, six […]

LOHS Senior of the Week — Sophie Novak

Parents: Stephen and Tara Novak Grade: 12 GPA: 4.1 Favorite subject(s): AP English and AP Government Extracurricular activities: Running cross country and track, Leadership, National Honor Society and Students Offering Support. Hobbies/Interests: Hang out with friends, playing the ukulele, traveling with my family. Plans after graduation: I plan on attending the University of Notre Dame, where […]

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

By Jim Newell Review Editor A 31-year-old 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 on Monday. The 30-year-old woman was taken to local hospital in critical condition, according to a news release from Oakland County […]

DDA board approves AED purchase and snow removal bid

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority met virtually for their regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 8 and approved the purchase of an AED and awarded a bid for sidewalk snow removal. In November, the DDA received a purchase request from Fire Chief Robert Duke requesting an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) […]

Orion Twp. residents, prepare for 12 weeks of ‘Snowcation’ fun

Orion Twp. residents, prepare for 12 weeks of ‘Snowcation’ fun

By Jim Newell Review Editor In the COVID-19 world, families are becoming more isolated, spending a great deal of time at home, away from work and school and socializing with family and friends. “We have seen a huge increase, not just in Orion Township but across the country, with family trouble calls and mental health […]