Small Town Joy

As we settle into what has been called “the new normal” in our nation, people are looking for activities that will be fun and yet promote a sense of safety. My wife Mary and I are always looking for activities and stimulants to occupy our time and we think we found one that I suspect […]

LOCS changes to fully remote learning for the start of the school year

Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education changed its mind on Wednesday, switching from a mixed back-to-school plan that would incorporate both in-person and virtual education for students, to a 100 percent remote education plan. The reaction from parents was instantaneous and largely furious, with people lambasting the district’s decision in social media chat rooms. […]

Orion Twp. board discusses moving forward with municipal complex

Cost increases to more than $18 million By Jim Newell Review Editor After putting the development of a new Orion Township Hall and police station on hold this spring, the township is now moving forward with plans to build a new facility on township owned land. And the development has been rebranded as the Orion […]

Public safety is a priority for Orion voters, as police and fire mills pass

By Jim Newell Review Editor Public safety is clearly a priority for Orion voters, passing the requested renewal and increases in the proposed police and fire millages in the Aug. 4 primary election. More than 62 percent of voters passed the requested 3 mill Fire and Emergency Medical Services Operating Millage, while more than 57 […]

COVID-19 update: Orion area cases by ZIP code

According to Oakland County government, there have been 44 new cases (up nine overall from last week) of COVID-19 in the Orion area in the past 30 days, as of Sunday afternoon. There were five new cases (down nine from last week) in the 48359 ZIP code, two new cases (down ten from last week) […]

LOCS welcomes superintendent Ben Kirby as fall planning continues

By Megan Kelley Review Writer As Lake Orion Community Schools prepares for the start of another school year, things look far different than years before. Aside from the guidelines set forth by both the district and state that have drastically changed how schooling will occur, LOCS is also welcoming a new superintendent, Ben Kirby. The […]

Orion Twp. trustee race set for Nov. 3 general election

Village, school board races set By Jim Newell Review Editor The primary election on Aug. 4 held few surprises locally, with all the incumbent candidates who ran moving on to the Nov. 3 general election. In Orion Township, only the race for township trustee on the Republican ticket was contested. Village of Lake Orion Village […]

Lake Orion Athletics well-equipped to handle new safety protocols

Lake Orion Athletics well-equipped to handle new safety protocols

Student-athletes, coaches, spectators will have to follow new pandemic procedures By Teddy Rydquist Review Sports Writer On July 29, the Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) approved the next steps in returning sports for their member institutions, adopting a plan to phase-in competition for fall athletic activities to limit the spread […]

Clerk Shults thanks all those who helped in the Primary Election

Greetings Everyone, On behalf of the Orion Township Election Commissioners Trustees Mike Flood and Brian Birney, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted with the August 4, 2020 Primary Election. Heartfelt appreciation is extended to the Orion Township Library, St. Joseph Catholic Church, King of Kings Lutheran Church, Lake Orion United […]

Sons of the American Legion’s cornhole league

The Sons of the American Legion Squadron #233 cornhole league continues this Thursday in downtown Lake Orion. There are 12 teams in the league and 12 area businesses are sponsors for the season, each getting their name on a custom-made cornhole board, said Lloyd Coe, a member of the Sons of the American Legion who […]