Public Safety

The OCSO Orion substation responded to 465 calls from Sept. 9-15, 2019 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 6 • Accidents: 18 Parenting is a tough road Deputies responded to the 600 Block of Canary Hill Drive at 4:25 p.m. Sept. 9 for a runaway juvenile report. The 43-year-old mother reported her 13-year-old son […]

Middle schools robotics teams kickoff Skystone season

Middle schools robotics teams kickoff Skystone season

By Leigh Ann Stone Review Contributor Students from all three Lake Orion middle schools gathered on Sept. 7 to kick off the new robotics season, themed Skystone. This year’s game involves building a robot that can perform tasks during a match total time of two-and-a-half minutes, with the first 30 seconds of time being a […]

Orion Twp. receives $239K EGLE grant for single-hauler recycling program

Orion Township received a $239,836 grant to from the state to support its curbside recycling program. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced on Sept. 4 infrastructure grants totaling $1.23 million that will improve and expand recycling programs in eight Lower Peninsula counties, according to news release from EGLE Director Liesl […]

Dragons remain undefeated after tough victory over Highlanders

Dragons remain undefeated after tough victory over Highlanders

By Joe St. Henry Review Sports Contributor An old-fashioned slugfest broke out at Dragon stadium last Saturday, with Lake Orion outlasting Rochester Adams, 36-31, to improve to 3-0 (2-0 OAA Red) on the season. The game was not decided until Dragon senior Sam Staruch caught a seven-yard pass for a first down with 1:30 left […]

Boys varsity water polo falls to Grand Blanc

Boys varsity water polo falls to Grand Blanc

The Lake Orion Varsity Boys Water Polo team faced tough opposition from Grand Blanc High School on Wednesday, losing 19-7. Clarkston junior goalie Adam Ehrenberger was strong in the net, with eight saves. Clarkston players senior Ryan Ludwa and junior Owen Brown, along with Lake Orion junior Kyle Manganello added to the defense, each with […]

Girls cross country compete in Holly Invitational

Girls cross country compete in Holly Invitational

The Lady Dragon cross country team took on the Holly Invitational last weekend. The ladies finished the race in 10th place overall with two-time all state junior Sophie Novak finishing fourth with a time of 19:20. Also earning an individual medal was senior Abby Locke placing 34th overall with a time of 21:20. Additional scoring […]

Boys cross country finish 10th at Holly Invitational

The boys cross country team headed to Springfield Oaks County Park to participate in the competitive Holly Invitational. Out of the 24 teams participating, the Dragons finished 10th overall as a team. Two-time all state runner Andrew Nolan had another great run finishing in 6th place finish, with a season best time of 15:55. Also […]

Village of Lake Orion to close Heights Road on Sept. 23

The Village of Lake Orion will close Heights Road between M-24 (S. Broadway Street) and Bellevue Avenue beginning Sept. 23 for watermain replacement under the road. The work is being done under a permit issued by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). During the closure, residential access will be maintained. The detour for eastbound […]