Six candidates to run for Lake Orion Village Council in Nov.

By Jim Newell Review Editor There are six candidates running for four open seats on the Lake Orion Village Council in the Nov. 3 general election, and at least one will be a new member to the council. Councilmember John Ranville did not seek re-election. Incumbent candidates Kenneth W. Van Portfliet, Bradley E. Mathisen and […]

Public Safety — July 29, 2020

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 390 calls from July 20-26, 2020 • Felony Arrests: 2 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 2 • Accidents: 14 Deputies recover two stolen vehicles, suspects in custody Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies have recovered two stolen vehicles and have two suspects in custody after a break-in and theft from a […]

When did God get demoted?

Dear Mr. Newell, As a 20-plus year resident of Lake Orion, I have enjoyed the Lake Orion Review for many years UNTIL this week’s issue where you write about a fire at the Caruso Chiropractic Clinic. (“Cigarette butt starts fire outside Caruso Chiropractic office”, July 15, Lake Orion Review, page 13.) When did God get […]

Junior golfers discover more than golf on the course

Junior golfers discover more than golf on the course

By Jim Newell Review Editor On Tuesday mornings during the summer Paint Creek Country Club has a slightly different vibe, a youthful exuberance as the junior golfers take over the course, ripping tee shots and sinking putts. Well, it may not always be fairways and greens, but it’s a lot of fun and the kids […]

Lake Orion school board seeks candidates to fill vacancy

The Lake Orion Community Schools (LOCS) district is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the board of education. LOCS Board of Education Secretary Dana Mermell sent a letter to the board resigning her position on July 16, effective immediately. The board officially accepted Mermell’s resignation during their July 22 meeting. An individual will […]

Tommystock returns July 31-Aug 2 at Camp Agawam

The three-day Tommystock music festival returns to Camp Agawam this summer July 31 through August 2. The weekend will be filled with summer fun and live music for the whole family. Live music will be featured throughout the day at the Tiki Bar on the beach. There will also be arts and crafts, food, frozen […]

Lake Orion High School Top 10 Graduates of 2020

Anjali Desai Parents: Sonal and Samir Desai GPA: 4.446 College: Michigan State University Scholarships: MSU Honors College STATE scholarship, Stadium Drive Elementary School Scholarship, Professorial Assistantship Research Position. Clubs/Activities/Sports: LOHS Feature Twirler, Team Baton Twirling, Co-Vice President of Science National Honors Society, Co-President of Dragon MD, National Honors Society, Cultural Outreach, student tutoring. Awards/Certificates: National […]

COVID-19 update: Orion area cases by ZIP code

According to Oakland County government, there have been 10 new cases (up three overall from last week) of COVID-19 in the Orion area in the past 30 days, as of Monday afternoon. There were four new cases (down three from last week) in the 48359 ZIP code, three cases (up one from last week) in […]