LOHS Senior of the Week — Oct. 7, 2020, Brendan Franz

Parents: Daniel and Jennifer Franz Grade: 12 GPA: 4.4 Favorite subject(s): Statistics, U.S. government and U.S. history Extracurricular activities: My favorite extracurriculars are Forensics (competitive public speaking), Leadership, National Honors Society, Students Offering Support and International Thespian society. Hobbies/Interests: Outside of school, I work at Orion Rental during the summer, play golf,. research politics and strive […]

Voters should be getting absentee ballots soon

By Jim Newell Review Editor The general election is Nov. 3, when voters will cast ballots for national, state and local elections, but with the COVID-19 pandemic and the ease of voting by mail-in ballot, many voters are choosing that option instead of showing up at the polls. Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults is expecting […]

Lake Orion admin., board revisits return-to-school plan with in-person and virtual learning options

Elementary students expected back Oct. 26 By Megan Kelley Review Writer The past few months have been difficult for everyone, especially those with young children enrolled in school. With Lake Orion Community Schools currently fully remote, parents and grandparents throughout the district have not held their tongue for long. On social media platforms, as well […]

COVID-19 update: Orion area cases by ZIP code

According to Oakland County government, there have been 61 recent cases (down seven from last week) of COVID-19 in the Orion area in the past 30 days, as of Monday afternoon. There were 20 recent cases (up eight from last week) in the 48359 ZIP code, 21 new cases (down four from last week) in […]

Local Elections — Candidates

Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education: nine candidates for four seats, four-year terms. Candidates: Danielle Bresett, Joel Cole, Susan Elaine Flaherty, Birgit McQuiston, Misty Morris, Edwina Patterson, Amy Denise Silvester, Scott Taylor, Janice Zale. See the Sept. 2 issue of The Review for school board candidate profiles. Lake Orion Village Council: six candidates for […]

M-24 construction expected through fall into early Dec.

The Michigan Department of Transportation’s M-24 construction continues in Oakland County as traffic in the Orion area was recently shifted into the left lanes. Construction on the left lanes was completed in early June. The original completion date for the project was listed as late fall but has since changed to early December. “Previously, we […]

Public Safety — Sept. 30, 2020

The LOPD responded to 92 calls from Sept. 21-27, 2020 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 0 • Traffic Accidents: 4 Assist fire department Lake Orion police assisted with controlling the area while Orion Township firefighters extinguished a fire inside a building at 6:54 p.m. Sept. 22 on Saber Way in the Atwater Commons […]

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the best

Conservative judges are no match for her courage or wisdom. She understood the Constitution and Amendments, like freedom of choice, which conservatives have forgotten And that we are all created equal – another thing conservatives have forgotten. They don’t have the guts to stand up to the president like liberals do. That’s the truth. Conservatives […]

Re-Elect Birgit McQuiston to the LOCS Board of Education

Birgit McQuiston is one of the hardest working, most well-informed, and compassionate people I have ever met. Birgit’s commitment to Lake Orion Community Schools as a board member, as well as her commitment to Lake Orion as a community member, continually goes above and beyond. Birgit is a constant fixture at LOCS events, community events, […]

Elect Misty Morris to the Lake Orion Board of Education

Misty Morris is a powerhouse! She is the perfect combination of confidence, drive, dedication, and humility. With three children in Lake Orion Schools, she is the perfect person to represent families as a member of the Lake Orion Board of Education. She is an active volunteer within the schools and in the community. She was […]