By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met on Monday and unanimously agreed on selecting Ben Kirby as the district’s new superintendent. In the past several weeks, the board had pored over dozens of applications and held interviews for their top candidates, dwindling the process down to the final […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Fork n’ Pint restaurant in Lake Orion closed last week after someone at the restaurant tested positive for COVID-19. Fork n’ Pint owner Doug Young said the case in question was asymptomatic but would not disclose any other information due to HIPAA laws (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of […]
According to Oakland County, there have been 11 new cases of COVID-19 in the Orion area in the past 30 days, as of Tuesday afternoon. There were zero new cases in the 48359 ZIP code, five cases in the 48360 ZIP code and six new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: […]
During the June 24, Lake Orion Community School’s meeting, the LOCS Board of Education was tasked with naming an interim superintendent. With very little discussion, the board agreed to name Rick Arnett, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, the Interim Superintendent. Arnett will serve as interim for the period of time between the departure of Superintendent […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the country and the world, it’s difficult to find anyone who has not been impacted in some way. Even with summer in full swing, schools continue to operate under uncertainty as they prepare for the 2020-2021 school year. During their June 24 board meeting, […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community School’s honored this year’s retirees during their June 24 regular meeting, held via Zoom. While traditionally the board invites all retirees to their in person-meeting to honor the teachers and staff who had given many years to the district, they were unable to continue this tradition this […]
The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 401 calls from June 15-21, 2020 • Felony Arrests: 0 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 4 • Accidents: 17 Orion Township man, 37, dies after suspected drug overdose An Orion Township man has died after what appears to be a drug overdose. Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies and Orion Township […]
Parent(s): Andy and Nora Lusk Grade: 12 GPA: 4.192 Favorite subject(s): Biology Extracurricular activities: I love Hidden Histories Club and SNHS. Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, reading and church youth group. Plans after graduation: To go to college. Noah is proudest of: I am most proud of my family. Noah makes a contribution: I try to make a positive […]
Last week, Jim, you ran a letter to the editor (“So much road work, but what about Heights and Bellevue?” June 24, 2020, page 7) on the horrid conditions of Heights Road. So, consider this an open letter to the Oakland County Road Commission for their immediate response as to when they will repair the […]
In a less-than-traditional move facilitated by Kristen Berry and other district parents, Lake Orion High School outgoing seniors were celebrated on June 27 as they cruised through the streets of downtown. Dressed in their caps and gowns, in decorated cars, the graduating class of 2020 paraded through the streets like royalty as family and friends […]