Public Safety — Nov. 4, 2020

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 444 calls from Oct. 19-25, 2020 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 • Traffic Accidents: 5 Resourceful thieves manage to steal heavy construction equipment Some thieves showed their resourcefulness and determination by stealing a construction bucket from a job site. Deputies were dispatched to the Joslyn […]

Facebook and Twitter Poll results — poll ending Nov. 2

Last week, we asked our followers “What do you think about the new DIA mural going up in downtown Lake Orion on the side of 120 S. Broadway (the four story building)? Why?” We had 73 people respond to the poll on Facebook, with 61 people stating that they Love it!; seven people said that […]

LOHS Senior of the Week — Nicolas Laurent — Nov. 4, 2020

Parents: Naoko and Christophe Laurent Grade: 12 GPA: 4.264 Favorite subject(s): Math and Science Extracurricular activities: Running track and cross country for Lake Orion. Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy playing the guitar in my spare time. Plans after graduation: I plan to go to college, after college I want to go to medical school. Nicolas is proudest of: […]

Seven Dragon runners head to state cross country finals on Friday

Seven Dragon runners head to state cross country finals on Friday

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion boys varsity cross country team took third place at the Michigan High School Athletic Association Region 7-1 meet at Clintonwood Park in Clarkston on Friday. With the third-place finish the Dragons now move on as a team to the Division 1 state finals this Friday at the […]

Novak moves on to state finals in girls cross country

Novak moves on to state finals in girls cross country

By Jim Newell Review Editor Four Lake Orion girls varsity cross country runners competed in the Michigan High School Athletic Association 7-1 Region meet at Clintonwood Park in Clarkston on Friday. And while the team’s season is now finished, senior Sophie Novak will move on to the MHSAA Division 1 state championship meet this Friday, […]

Dragon pole vaulters finish 1-2 at Halloween Vault

Dragon pole vaulters finish 1-2 at Halloween Vault

Dragon pole vaulters Bella Monterosso and Carlie Knebl, both juniors at Lake Orion High School, took home the first and second place medals at the third annual Halloween Vault held Oct. 31 in Vermontville, MI. Monterosso (Wonder Woman) and Knebl (Bat Girl), competed against 14 other vaulters. Bella cleared 9-feet 9-inches to place first at […]

Bobcats Slay Dragons in First Round of Football Playoffs

Bobcats Slay Dragons in First Round of Football Playoffs

By Joe St. Henry Review Sports Contributor Lake Orion’s fast start fizzled out and the Dragons lost in the first round of the state football playoffs last Friday to the Grand Blanc Bobcats, 28-14. After jumping out to a 14-0 lead during the first quarter, Lake Orion’s offense stalled and Grand Blanc’s got on track […]

Orion Twp., village and school board candidate guide

Orion Township Trustee Candidates Brian Birney Age: 39 Political party: Republican Political experience: Orion Township Trustee 2016 – Present, Elections Commission 2016 – Present Occupation: Owner – The Birney Directive and Lake Orion’s American Summer. Community involvement: Active member of the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce, serving as President for two consecutive terms. Youth sports […]

LOCS reports three positive COVID-19 cases

On Oct. 23 Lake Orion Community Schools released information that two students from the same household, one in a Special Education classroom and one a student-athlete, tested positive for COVID-19. “The student in a Special Education classroom attended on October 12-13 but had not returned to the classroom between then and the positive test result […]

End of an era: CJ’s Lakeside Grill, Sandbar sold to new owners

By Jim Newell Review Editor It’s the end of an era. After 23 years under the care of owners Carl and Joan Slomczenski, CJ’s Lakeside Grill and CJ’s Sandbar have changed ownership. “I am officially retired,” Carl Slomczenski told The Review on Tuesday. “It feels good. It feels real good.” Rumors that the Slomczenski’s have […]