Dragons win Lake Orion Tournament The Lake Orion girls varsity softball team continues to rack up wins, defeating the Rochester Adams Highlanders in a doubleheader on Thursday. “It was a great week for Dragon softball, sweeping two games from league rival Rochester Adams,” said coach Joe Woityra. In game one, pitcher Rylee Limberger struck out […]
Susan Diane Vaillancourt, loving daughter, mother, grammy, niece, cousin and friend, passed away at the age of 58 on May 17, 2023. Susan was born on Aug. 30, 1964 to John and Rita McCaffrey. She was the apple of their eye. She excelled in school and always made a ton of friends. Susan wore many […]
Scientists have measured a significant drop in jokes and smiles in recent weeks. It is due to the loss of Gregory Marlin, long-time Lake Orion and Oxford resident who passed away May 7, 2023, two days short of his 62nd birthday. Greg will be remembered by his family, friends, coworkers and beloved fellow residents in […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — Eighty-five residents at the Villa at Silverbell Estates care facility on W. Silverbell Road had to be evacuated on May 10 while firefighters put out what appears to be a small fire originating from an HVAC unit on the roof of the building. Orion Township Fire Department […]
Open house, final tours set for May 21 By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The clock is almost up on the old Blanche Sims elementary school facility. With school ending and construction nearing completion on the new Blanche Sims facility, Lake Orion Community Schools is inviting members of the community to see the […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School held their final signing day of the year to honor 14 student athletes who signed letters of intent to play their respective sports at various colleges across the country and one internationally. This final group of students join 19 other Dragon athletes who […]
Something interesting, do you know what these agencies; police, Oakland County Community College, NOTA, Orion Township Parks and Recreation, safety paths, Orion Township Fire Department and Oakland County Metro Parks all have in common? They are all agencies that you VOTED to have your tax dollars fund. If you live in the DDA district of […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — As summer nears, students everywhere are rejoicing their looming freedom from tests and assignments, but for others, like 18-year-old Brianna Johnston, the work has just begun as she prepares to leave Michigan behind and head off to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. Johnston is a […]
Parents: James Patterson Sr. and Dr. Edwina Patterson Grade: 12 GPA: 3.99 Favorite subject(s): Advanced Placement English 12 and Film Extracurricular activities: Singing in the choir, exercise and listening to classical music. Hobbies/Interests: Reading philosophy and writing poetry. Plans after graduation: I have plans to attend the prestigious Amherst College with a dual major in […]
Host families for foreign exchange students needed By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education received a presentation on the high school’s SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) during its meeting on April 26. “A couple years ago, Lake Orion Community Schools started their student exchange visitor […]