LOCS announces further information on technology, introduces Dragon Den

By Megan Kelley Review Writer In preparation for the start of the 2020-2021 school year, Lake Orion Community Schools has made several announcements in recent weeks that will likely aid in the district’s remote learning come the fall. First, after announcing that the district will begin the school year fully remote, administrators were also able […]

Building Bridges: Village of LO to replace Meeks Park bridge, repair others

Building Bridges: Village of LO to replace Meeks Park bridge, repair others

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Village of Lake Orion may be getting two new bridges for less than the price of one after a sweet deal with Independence Township. The village got a pedestrian bridge for a mere $20,000 – which included the bridge, two approaches, the concrete footings and delivery. The bridge will […]

COVID-19 update: Orion area cases by ZIP code

According to Oakland County government, there have been 76 new cases (up 16 overall from last week) of COVID-19 in the Orion area in the past 30 days, as of Monday afternoon. There were seven new cases (the same as last week) in the 48359 ZIP code, 13 new cases (up ten from last week) […]

Downtown businesses shuffle around, reopen

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Over the past few months, businesses in downtown Lake Orion have had their fair share of hurdles to jump. Between economic struggle and health concerns, businesses have had to make adjustments to regular operations. A business that has noticeably been absent for several months is Anita’s Kitchen. Having closed its […]

In Lake Orion, everyone counts: complete the 2020 Census

Why is it important to be counted in the 2020 census? What’s this $18,000 figure that we’ve been hearing about? What kind of personal information do I have to give on the census questionnaire? Should renters be counted? These and other good questions come up daily. Here are some facts: • The Village of Lake […]

Public Safety — August 26, 2020

The LOPD responded to 91 calls from Aug. 17-23, 2020 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 Friend of the Court Arrests: 1 • Traffic Accidents: 2 Two for one: one traffic stop, two outstanding warrants, arrests A Lake Orion police officer saw a vehicle speeding on Atwater Street at 11:20 a.m. Aug. 21 […]

Great Lakes Athletic Club closes outdoor pool after positive Coronavirus case

Great Lakes Athletic Club announced last Thursday that they would be closing their outdoor pool for 14 days after a lifeguard tested positive for COVID-19. “Anyone who utilized the pool from Sunday, August 16 to present should self-quarantine for 14 days and is advised to seek testing,” the club wrote on their Facebook page. During […]

M-24 construction continues, traffic shifts

The ongoing construction on M-24 continues as the outer lanes from Golden Gate St. up to Drahner Rd. re-open with fresh pavement in order to shift traffic from the inside lanes. The left lanes in each direction and several center left-turn lanes are now be closed to allow for construction work in center lane and […]

Commuters to Clarkston: part of Clintonville Road to close

The Road Commission of Oakland County (RCOC) expects to close Clintonville Road, between Waldon and Maybee roads in Independence Township, Aug. 26 through approximately early October, for a road-resurfacing project. Clintonville Road from Waldon to Clarkston Road, which has been closed for resurfacing, is expected to reopen the same day. Access to homes and businesses […]