I worked on Labor Day, but I did not really mind. Writing is not work for me. Besides, I am thankful for having a full-time job. There are far too many people here and elsewhere who are struggling to find work these days. Their prospects are not the greatest either, considering last week’s dismal employment […]
Dear Editor, At the August 29 Township Board meeting, residents filled the hall in protest of the April 18 board approval of a 53-acre, 25-foot elevation of the proposed 30-40 year expansion of the Eagle Valley Landfill. The residents provided enough new information for the board to risk going back to court and try to […]
Epiphany was celebrated onstage when St. Mary’s In-The-Hills school youth and youth group performed the play Wee Three Kings recently. Ancient traditions were also celebrated when Rev. Christine Humphrey carried out the tradition of ‘chalking the doorway? of the church, which serves as a reminder to all who pass through to seek God’s gift of […]
For pictures from the run, see this week’s hard copy edition. *** 5K Results Open Category ? Male 1st place Adam Frezza 2nd place Jules Winfield 3rd place Andres Cross Open Category ? Female 1st place Samantha Kaufman 2nd place Allie Hock 3rd place Stacy Herschekman Masters* Category ? Male 1st place Kevin Macauley 2nd […]
Dear Editor, I was one of the 70-plus in attendance at the Orion Township Board meeting on Aug. 29, 2011. We were told in 1994 that ACT 451 was passed by the legislature, and would make the contract/operational agreement with Waste Management’s Eagle Valley landfill null and void. This to me is an absolute falsehood. […]
By Bill Kalmar Special to The Review Back when my generation was preparing to return to school, back in the Dark Ages, we only needed a couple of items on the first day. Our list consisted of a Duo-tang folder, a pencil case, a #2 lead pencil, and maybe a protractor. Other than that, the […]
This web feature is updated throughout the week to bring you the very latest in Lake Orion sports… A busy day in sports Saturday saw both Dragon basketball squads fall in an entertaining doubleheader at perennial powerhouse Country Day and the Lake Orion hockey squad win its first-ever showdown with Clarkstonand the cheerleaders host some […]
Clarkston and Lake Orion have developed one of the state’s best rivalries, regardless of the sport, over the years. That rivalry finally made its way on to the ice Saturday night at the Detroit Skating Club, as the teams met for the first time in hockey. The Dragons got two first period goals, one from […]
By Gabriel Ouzounian Review Staff Writer The runners of Lake Orion’s cross country team started their season last Friday, baking in the Oakland University Invitational. The competition, held on sun-soaked campus, was a proving ground for the Dragon runners. Both Lake Orion coaches said the heat made their performances difficult to judge. ‘Going into this […]
By Joe St. Henry Review Editor Whatever changes Lake Orion’s football team made during a short week of practice after the team’s season-opening loss, they worked. Playing before a raucous home crowd, the Dragons? defense regained its stinginess and the offense came alive early in a 35-7 win over the Falcons. ‘Sometimes it takes a […]