Village council must appoint someone to vacant seat by Dec. 12

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council officially accepted David Churchill’s resignation as councilmember during the council meeting Nov. 12 and will begin the process of searching for a replacement. Churchill submitted his resignation Oct. 14 via email to village Manager Joe Young, writing “…it is with deepest regrets that I have […]

Other People Matter in the Lake Orion Community Schools

LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Review. As we approach the many holidays ahead, the spirit of giving to others becomes apparent as Lake Orion Community School District children collect food items, clothing, and other gift items to provide to others who are less fortunate. It […]

Public Safety

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 360 calls from Nov. 11-17, 2019 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 • Accidents: 37 Runaway teen safely returned home Deputies were dispatched to the 2000 block of Semloh Street at 9:43 a.m. Nov. 11 for a juvenile runaway report. Upon arrival, deputies met with the […]

Two men arrested in armed

Elijah McKinnon and Calide Gordy have been arraigned for the armed robbery that occurred at Addison Oaks County Park in Addison Twp. Aug. 18. During the incident, an Oxford Township resident was robbed at gunpoint and assaulted by two men, later identified as McKinnon and Gordy, while walking in the trails of Addison Oaks. Detectives […]

ONTV raises funds for LOHS SOS program

Orion Neighborhood Television hosted their sixth annual Wildwood Film Festival Oct. 30 at the Oxford 7 movie theater. Nine short films produced by Lake Orion filmmakers were shown to a sold out crowd with awards afterward. Adult division winners were: first place winner, “Witched” produced by Mindy Denninger, second place winner, “Wildcat Gold” produced by […]

Put DACA on the ballot

Put DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) on the ballot. Let the voters decide, not a bunch of conservative judges who only care about giving the current president everything he wants. I blame them for dividing this country and making things worse. It’s all about them. Neither them or the GOP will be getting my […]

Top Ten Do’s and Dont’s on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Unlike other holidays, there is no pretentiousness. One just arrives at the host home dressed in an everyday wardrobe and not encumbered with loads of presents. Now, that is not to say that as a guest you can’t bring a tasty food dish, a large container of cashews, or a […]

LOHS varsity water polo team to take on alumni

Looking for a fun family event the day before Thanksgiving? Come to the Lake Orion High School pool and watch the current Boys’ Water Polo team take on the LOHS Alumni Water Polo team. Every year, the Green and White game is highly competitive and promises to be full of intense action! Current and former […]

LOHS Thespian Troupe 2898 to perform ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’

LOHS Thespian Troupe 2898 to perform ‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’

The cast is rehearsing their lines, the stage sets are underway and the Lake Orion High School thespians are set to “break a leg” when they present Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” next week. Performances are at 7 p.m. Nov. 21-23 and 2 p.m. Nov. 24. in the Lake Orion High School auditorium. Tickets are […]

Lions Club collects toys for Christmas basket program

The Lake Orion Lions Club is collecting toys and games to help area children this Christmas season. “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And as strange as it may seem with the economy booming and people working, there are families in the Lake Orion area who need a little extra help this holiday […]