By Bob Gritzinger Special to The Review The Lake Orion Sons of the American Legion Squadron 233 is looking for community assistance in two ways as it gears up for its largest charity activity of the year, the “12 Families of Christmas” program. The program annually assists at least a dozen needy Lake Orion area […]
Write-in six names, fill in six ovals By Jim Newell Review Editor A write-in campaign does not happen often, and even less so when the entire slate is running as write-in candidates. In the general election on Nov. 3, however, all six incumbent candidates for the Orion Township Library Board of Trustees are doing just […]
On Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an emergency order requiring K-12 schools provide public notice to the school community about probable and confirmed cases of COVID-19 within 24 hours. The order, which will go into effect on Oct. 12, also requires schools to provide public notification on a “highly visible […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community Schools board secretary Steve Drakos was honored last month by the Michigan Association of School Boards for 16 years of school board service. For Drakos, September marked 10 years of service in Lake Orion. Prior to moving to Lake Orion, Drakos was a member of the school […]
By Joe St. Henry Review Sports Contributor Lake Orion’s prayers were answered last week when U of D Jesuit of the Catholic High School League agreed to play the Dragons after both schools’ scheduled football games were cancelled because their opponents reported positive COVID-19 cases. It was the first game ever between the two teams […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The general election is Nov. 3, when voters will cast ballots for national, state and local elections. While Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults is expecting high absentee voter requests, she knows that many people will still want to head to the polls on election day. “That’s our civic duty. People […]
The Village of Lake Orion is amending its Master Land Use Plan and wants residents’ input. This digital workshop contains general land use questions, but also questions about specific redevelopment projects and preferences on building designs. The village’s 2020 Master Land Use Plan Amendment survey is available online at lakeorion2020master plan.konveio.com/welcome. The deadline for residents […]
The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 431 calls from Sept. 28 – Oct. 4 , 2020 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 4 • Traffic Accidents: 25 Smash & grab: window & purse Deputies were dispatched to the 3800 block of Klais at 9:48 a.m. Sept. 29 for a larceny report after a […]
The Dragons hosted Stoney Creek on Thursday of last week for their fourth OAA Red matchup of the season demolishing the Cougars 3-1. Headed into the game, Lake Orion held the number five spot in the OAA Red division with a 2-2 record, just behind Stoney Creek who had a 3-1 record. With this win, […]
Lake Orion High School’s varsity boys tennis team headed to Flushing High School last week to take on the Raiders. The Dragons had an impressive performance defeating Flushing by a match score of 6-2. Lake Orion’s singles victors include senior and captain Thomas Fluent, Stanton Ashman and Evan Smolinski. Doubles teams Lucas Little and Nate […]