Looking Back

Ten Years Ago March 23, 1994 ~~~A movement to establish a science/math//technology high school in north Oakland County may become a reality this September. ~~~Lake Orion resident Jesse Heck was one reason Michigan Christian College was runner-up national champion in the National Small College Athletic Association this past season. ~~~Replacing Bellevue Bridge won’t happen this […]

Lake Orion schools compared to the state

A recent Lake Orion Review article presented information from the Mackinac Center for Pubic Policy in regards to salary, health Insurance and other benefits of public school teachers in Michigan along with some national comparisons. The following information provides similar information specific to Lake Orion teachers. For comparison, the figures for Michigan cited by the […]

American Cancer Society brings ‘Relay for Life? to Orion area

The American Cancer Society will hold its Relay for Life at Lake Orion High School on May 22. Teams of Lake Orion and Oxford residents will gather at the school on Scripps Road at 10 a.m. for the overnight relay against cancer. Relay for Life is a family-oriented team event where participants can walk relay-style […]

Deputy Reports

Monday, March 15, family trouble on Mockingbird Drive. An X-Box was missing on Heights Road. *** Tuesday, March 16, operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on Baldwin Road. Threats on North Long Lake Road. A utility trailer was stolen on Coats Road. A truck was missing on Heights. *** Wednesday, March 17, possession of cocaine […]

One win, one loss in lacrosse

Boys? Lacrosse had a near lose and one crushing victory last week. On March 29, Lake Orion squared off against Adams High School, narrowly losing the game 7-6. The first quarter saw the green and white up 3-1, but the second proved the beginning of their downfall, ending at the half tied at 3-3. The […]

Girls? Tennis falls to Utica-Eisenhower

The Girls? Varsity Tennis team went down fighting against Utica-Eisenhower on March 30, a game played as part of the Sagebrush Challenge. While Lake Orion would fall against the opposition 7-1, a number of matches saw the Lady Dragons putting forth a stern effort. In singles, sophomore Agatha Pawlikoski lost by only two points in […]

Fire Call

Monday, March 15 8:14 a.m.-Station #1 responded to a possible car fire on North Park Blvd. 8:40 a.m.-A medical emergency occurred on South Slater. Station #1 responded. 12:23 p.m.-A person on West Greenshield was unresponsive. Station #2 responded. 3:00 p.m.-Station #3 responded to a medical emergency on Joslyn. 3:42 p.m.-A wire was down on Schorn. […]

Seeking relief

It’s been a cold, long winter and the Waldon Middle School students were ready for some relief…some Cabin Fever Relief! The Waldon PTO decided to sponsor an activities night at the school. The event consisted of a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, a euchre tournament, the movie ‘The Sandlot? on the school’s big screen, video […]

McQuiston & Miller for board

Dear Editor, In the upcoming May school board election with 5 open positions, we have an opportunity for change. I urge every voter to be involved in this process because the coming years will be very critical ? state revenues are shrinking and without heavy involvement by everyone, we will miss some real opportunities. We […]

How can we be so ignorant?

Dear Editor, History books reveal that the emperor of Rome played his violin while the city burned down around him. We are doing the same thing with our country. Does anyone care any more about: 1. Anyone else? 2. Anything that happens next year? 3. Anything that happens 10 to 15 years from now (when […]