Parking Study Committee workshop planned for March 2

The Village of Lake Orion’s Parking Study Ad-hoc Committee has scheduled a workshop for 5 p.m. March 2, prior to its regular meeting, to discuss pay-to-park options. The committee usually meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month in village council chambers at Village Hall, located at 21 E. Church St. For agendas […]

Do you see the resemblance to our 100-year-old selves?

Do you see the resemblance to our 100-year-old selves?

Students at Carpenter Elementary celebrated their 100th day of the school year last week with activities themed around the number 100. Pictured to the left is probably the highlight of the day for first grade students in Ms. Freeman’s class: Lucy is selecting 100 snacks which she then got to eat… yum yum! Above, Ainsley, […]

Orion Art Center fuels the passion in young artists with the Anything Goes K-8 art exhibit

Orion Art Center fuels the passion in young artists with the Anything Goes K-8 art exhibit

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Orion Art Center held their Anything Goes K-8 art Exhibit on Feb. 13, where they showcased the talented students in Lake Orion and passed out several awards. This year’s exhibit saw 47 pieces of artwork from 28 students across six grade levels. There were no submissions for the Kindergarten […]

Airb&b has benefited my family

My family and some friends have used Airb&b for many years with pleasant and memorable results. It’s unfortunate that George and Dee Lukas (“Residents want Airbnb’s banned in Lake Orion,” Lake Orion Review, Feb. 12, 2020, ‘View points, page 6) live near a home that’s apparently registered with Airb&b but not occupied by the owner. […]

County Commissioner urges a ‘no’ vote on DIA renewal

Question: When is a promised, one time, 10-year tax NOT as pledged to the voters? Answer: When it has to do with the DIA (Detroit Institute of Arts). I supported this temporary tax increase as part of the Grand Bargain to save the DIA and the pensions of the employees of the City of Detroit. […]

Public Safety

The OCSO Orion substation responded to 372 calls from Feb. 10-16, 2020 • Felony Arrests: 2 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1 • Accidents: 23 Safe does a handy disappearing act Deputies were dispatched to 200 block of Morgan Road at 12:01 p.m. Feb. 10 to speak with a resident regarding a theft of personal property. Deputies […]

Nine Dragon grapplers qualify for regionals

Nine Dragon grapplers qualify for regionals

By Kristie Orselli Review Sports Contributor The wrestling team’s post-season play did not start off well; losing to Clarkston in team district action on Feb 12. However, the Dragons fared much better in individual districts on Feb. 15, qualifying nine wrestlers for regionals. Senior Issac Kinne was the lone first place finisher, avenging a prior […]

Lady Dragons cagers fall to a 6-11 overall record

Lady Dragons cagers fall to a 6-11 overall record

Lake Orion’s girls varsity basketball team headed to Avondale High School on Feb. 11 to take on the OAA White division leaders. The Yellowjackets dominated the court, extinguishing the Dragons 54-21. Freshman Madeleine Ebbert led Lake Orion in scoring with six points, followed closely by senior captain Grace Vukelich with five points. On Friday, the […]