Lake Orion helpers are finding Bruce a home

By Jim Newell Review Editor Bruce Gertz – known locally by most people simply as Bruce – is getting a place to stay for the cold winter months. “We have secured him a warm place for the winter,” said Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh, adding that the place “is being made ready” with some […]

Dragon athletes sign letters of intent to play sports at college sports

Dragon athletes sign letters of intent to play sports at college sports

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion High School students gathered outside the school’s auditorium as four Dragon athletes signed their letters of intent to various colleges on Nov. 13. “When you go on and play college athletics, it’s hard,” said LOHS Athletic Director Chris Bell. “The kids right now, it’s a cool thing. You […]

Dragon volleyball team moves on to state quarterfinals

Dragon volleyball team moves on to state quarterfinals

By Megan Kelley Review Writer, and Jim Newell Review Editor Coming off of their big win against the Oxford Wildcats to clench the title of District Champions, Lake Orion had their work cut out for them in the Regional Semi-finals where they would face Stoney Creek. Ranked ninth in the state and second in the […]

LOCS receives 2018-19 audit from Plante Moran

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Representatives from Plante Moran attended the Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education meeting on Nov. 6 to present the board with their annual audit. Plante Moran partner Donna Hanson addressed the board beginning with an audit summary. “We have issued an unmodified opinion on the district’s financial statements,” Hanson […]

LOCS board discusses possible new course electives for LOHS

By Megan Kelley Review Writer During their Nov. 6 meeting, the LOCS school board heard from several Lake Orion High School teachers regarding new electives. On the list of new course requests is African American History, AP Environmental Science, Interior Design, Honors Architecture, Intro to Theatre and Mechanical CAD. LOHS teachers Michelle Cureton and Marie […]

Sheriff’s Office kicks off ‘Coats for the Cold’ campaign

Another Michigan winter approaches and it’s not going to be a warm one. Especially for those who don’t have a warm winter coat. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office kick off the 32nd year of the Coats for the Cold campaign. “’Coats for the Cold’ is a good way to help […]

DTE increases graduation fee, LOCS considers future options

Lake Orion Community School’s Superintendent Marion Ginopolis informed the school board of a DTE Energy Music Theatre fee increase at the Nov. 6 Board of Education meeting. According to Ginopolis, LOHS’s usual home for their graduation ceremony, DTE Energy Music Theatre, has increased the fee for all high school graduations. “It’s about a $10,000 more […]

LOCS snags first snow day of the new school year

Lake Orion Community Schools called their first snow day of the 2019-2020 school year on Tuesday. Last year the district called a whopping 11 snow days, two more than the allotted days forgiven by the State. On Monday, as snow fell at a rapid pace, LOCS announced that the high school and all three middle […]