December 27, 2019 Oakland County, Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of scam phone calls being made using the names of Sheriff’s Office employees where the threat of arrest is made for not showing up to jury duty. The calls allege a warrant has been issued for the call taker’s arrest […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Developer Jeff Schmitz has found a niche in Lake Orion and is proposing to bring another four-story development to the downtown. Now, Schmitz, owner and president of JS Capitol, and village officials want to get feedback from residents about the proposed project, which would be built at 44 Flint St. […]
Filming wraps in Lake Orion By Jim Newell Review Editor Who knew that the community “Where Living is a Vacation” might also be a new haven for independent filmmakers? Filming on a new, independent thriller, An Intrusion, recently wrapped in Lake Orion, with scenes for the movie being shot at several area locations residents will […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education met on Dec. 18 for their final meeting of 2019. This meeting was exceptionally important for the superintendent search process. During their special meeting on Dec. 11, the board heard from three search firms regarding the scope of their services as well as […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Area Youth Assistance hosted its first Holiday Mart last week, giving Lake Orion schoolchildren the chance to learn that it is better (or just as good) to give unto others. Students from Head Start and the Great Start Readiness Program at the CERC (Community Education Resource Center) building […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The continental United States is home to many varying biomes. From vast plains to salt deserts, the continental United States is unique when it comes to the habitats that make up it’s territory. But in the United States, there is only one coral reef — the Florida Reef Tract. The […]
The kids at Sunny Day Preschool showed the true spirit of the holidays by giving away Christmas cups stuffed with cookies and chocolate treats on Dec. 16. The students in Cindy Winther’s preschool classes loved leaving colorful surprises at the place settings in the dining hall at Lake Orion United Methodist Church. The church hosts […]
77 Lake Orion kids get a Merrier Christmas By Jim Newell Review Editor It was an evening of heroes and happiness for 77 kids during the Lake Orion Police Department and Friends Shop with a Hero event Dec. 19 at the Auburn Hills Target store. And while 76 heroes – LOPD officers, Star EMS, FBI […]
Lake Orion High School will again be hosting the Michigan DECA, District 7 Competition on Jan. 11 from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Volunteers are needed to act as judges in order to ensure the event runs smoothly. DECA is a high school vocational organization that was established for students who […]
The Lake Orion ladies hit the road on Dec. 17 to take on the Rochester Adams Highlanders. The Dragons had a difficult time keeping up with the Highlanders, falling behind 17-3 in the first half. However, Lake Orion was able to pick up the pace and give Adams a run for their money, fighting back […]