Macomb woman who asked police to shoot her or run her over is in custody following DUI car crash

A woman is in police custody after resisting and obstructing Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies following a drinking and driving car crash on Nov. 19. The suspect is a 28-year-old Macomb Township woman with a history of offenses. Authorities have not released the woman’s identity. Deputies responded to the area of Heights Road and Bellevue […]

COVID-19 Update

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days, there were 106 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 175 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 240 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 254 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 298 total cases, two […]

Facebook and Twitter Poll results — poll ending Nov. 23

Last week, we asked our followers “What was your reaction to Lake Orion Schools shifting all students back to remote learning after just one week of the full district returing to in-person?” We had 40 people respond to the poll on Facebook, with 36 people stating they were Not surprised; three people said I thought […]

Van Tassel thanks Orion Twp., community for bridge dedication

Thank you to Chris Barnett, Supervisor, and the Orion Township Board of Trustees for dedicating in my honor the bridge that links the Paint Creek Trail and the Polly Ann Trail. It was an unexpected honor, and I truly appreciate it. It has been my pleasure to serve the people of Orion as a Township […]

LOHS Senior of the Week — Charlie Mervak

Parents: Jennifer & Matthew Mervak Grade: 12 GPA: 4.193 Favorite subject(s): Math and Science Extracurricular activities: Drumline Hobbies/Interests: Golfing, skateboarding, playing the guitar and working at Panera Bread. Plans after graduation: I plan to go to college and pursue a degree in human biology with aspirations of becoming an ophthalmologist. Charlie is proudest of: I am […]

Make Thanksgiving the best it can be!

OMG, it’s the end of November, where has the time gone? My Wikipedia search found in October 1621, the new colonists to America, the Pilgrims celebrated what became known as the “First Thanksgiving.” Before coming to America they had regularly celebrated their “thanksgivings” — it was not a new practice. Days of prayer to thank […]

Peter Kalohn, Lake Orion restaurateur and businessman, passes away at 94

Peter Kalohn, Lake Orion restaurateur and businessman, passes away at 94

By Jim Newell Review Editor For those who knew Peter Kalohn personally, he was fun-loving man with a great sense of humor who liked to spend time with family and friends and cook. Others who knew Kalohn knew him as a longtime Lake Orion resident and businessman, owner of Pete’s Roadhaus, famous for its house […]

GLWA board approves changes to water affordability and conservation program

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Board of Directors recently approved an exception to its Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) that will assist participants financially impacted by COVID-19. This change allows those enrolled in WRAP who are unable to make monthly payments on time due to issues related to COVID-19 to remain in the program […]

Oakland County Parks 2021 vehicle permits now available

Oakland County Parks and Recreation annual vehicle permits are now available for 2021. Annual vehicle permits cost $30 for residents and $48 regular rate. In addition to receiving access to eight county parks, vehicle permit holders will receive free entry to the Fourth of July fireworks and Groveland Oaks, as well as free parking at […]