By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council met on Monday and had a back-and-forth discussion over several proposed items, including amendments to the council’s rules and procedures as well as a drafting of an ethics ordinance. Councilmember Michael Lamb requested the two items be taken down from the consent […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met last week and approved a resolution to their schools of choice enrollment percentages. The board unanimously approved new language to the current SOC resolution. The new resolution was to authorize limited schools of choice enrollment with a target […]
Parents: Brian and Wendy Monahan Grade: 12 GPA: 3.752 Favorite subject(s): Forensic science, Spanish, History and ELA Extracurricular activities: Marching band Hobbies/Interests: Painting, reading and gardening. Plans after graduation: I plan to go away to college and study forensic science/criminal justice. Teagan is proudest of: Getting 2nd place at the MCBA state finals twice in my […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Orion Art Center (OAC) opened its doors for their first exhibit of 2023 last week, showcasing artwork from all three local middle schools. The OAC partnered with Lake Orion Community School’s art teachers Jerry Brazeau from Scripps Middle School, Amanda Miller from Waldon Middle School and […]
Got a pair of not-quite-beat-up sneakers you don’t wear anymore? Or a couple dozen pairs of shoes cluttering up your closet? Maybe it’s time to thin the shoe herd. The Lake Orion Band Boosters are hosting a shoe drive fundraiser now through March 12 to support the instrumental music department in Lake Orion Community Schools. […]
I attended the DDA budget meeting on Feb. 7 where the upcoming DDA budget was discussed, and presumably the budget that will be presented to the village council. While the payment of the bond was in the budget, although the final cost is still unknown, there was nothing about how the $5 million will be […]
Marvelous!! — don’t we all just love a good local story with multiple stakeholders and various opinions! “Lake Orion’s DDA and the Lumberyard Acquisition” drama inspired my investigative nature. I was intrigued to get the facts, understand tax and financial terms in addition to the DDA’s purpose and procedures. All the information is public as […]
Progress is coming regardless, but the type of progress is a choice. I’ve looked at both sides of the issue, and I fully support the purchase of the Lake Orion Lumber Yard by our village and DDA. Over the past year we have heard outrage from citizens complaining about the development of three major properties […]
Navaro Hayes (Huelo) of Metamora, Michigan, formerly of Oxford, Michigan, died Feb. 3, 2023 in Lapeer, Michigan. He was 64 years old. Navaro fought the fight, battling diabetes and COVID. He died peacefully holding the hand of his loving wife, Judy Hayes. Navaro was born in Pontiac, Michigan on Aug. 29, 1958, the baby brother […]
Surrounded by the love of her family, Cynthia “Cindi” Danton passed away on Feb. 6, 2023 at the age of 75. Cindi was born Nov. 3, 1947, in Birmingham, Michigan. She was a devoted wife to Stephen “Steve” whom she’d known since early elementary school; the two were married for 57 years and resided in […]