News brief

At last week’s school board meeting, Lake Orion Community Schools Superintendent Marion Ginopolis announced the district is adding an additional staff associate at all elementary schools to monitor lunches and recesses. This comes after administrators cut the number of these positions at each school from four to two earlier this year due to budget constraints. […]

News brief

Lake Orion fans looking for a unique collectible from this week’s football game versus the Oxford Wildcats can purchase a Rally Towel at the event. The design showcases the much-anticipated ‘Battle of the Blue Turf? and second year of the renewed rivalry, as well as the start of the Dragons? defense of their 2010 Division […]

Township residents eye user fee for recreation

Groveland Twp.- Residents who play may have to pay. That’s the message more than 320 residents indicated through a survey from township officials after area residents were asked their input on funding for recreation services through the Brandon Recreation Department. Officials from Brandon and Groveland townships discussed the recreation funding issue last December. Brandon officials […]

News Briefs

Public hearing Ortonville- The village planning commission wil hold a public hearing at 7 p.m., Feb. 19 in the Old Town Hall, 486 Mill St., to receive public comment on proposed changes to the sign portion of the village zoning ordinance. Information regarding the proposed changes can be obtained at the village offices at 476 […]

It’s all about healthy pets at local store

By Olivia Shumaker Special Writer for The Review At Orion Healthy Pets, located on M-24 in Lake Orion, providing local dogs and cats with better food is the company’s highest priority. The business, owned by Tom Peters and Mary Beth Darby, may now focus on pet nutrition, but this was not always the case. Believe […]

Deputy seeks pledges for 9/11 memorial ride

Ten years later, it’s a frightening and sad memory that continues to haunt many Americans ? commercial airplanes hijacked by Islamic terrorists crashing into the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and a field in Pennsylvania. ‘I remember that day very well. I think everybody does,? said Oakland County […]

Staph infection turns up in Brandon High School student

Brandon Twp.- For the second time in three months, a case of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a highly infectious, drug resistant form of staph bacteria, has been reported in the school district. Athletic equipment and several rooms were sanitized at Brandon High School on Monday night after district officials were notified a student at the […]

Goodrich Schools CMT departments ink new contract

Goodrich – After three years of negotiating with Goodrich schools, the custodial, maintenance and transportation departments ratified a new contract on Jan. 28 at the district’s regularly scheduled board meeting. The previous contract expired on June 30, 2005. ‘I am just glad it’s all over,? said Betty Butterworth, bus driver and CMT unit president. ‘It’s […]

Editor’s column

There’s no denying it, so let’s just admit it: Lake Orion is a football town. Go to a Dragon home game on Friday night in the fall and the stands are packed with crazed fans. For that matter, the Lake Orion faithful travel as well as any school in the area, with our fans often […]

Letter to the editor

Dear Editor, I am thrilled that we have two incredible gems taking shape for all to enjoy. The newly opened Wildwood Pavilion and soon to be opened Orion Center will no doubt provide many opportunities for enjoyment within our great community. I am concerned, however, with the lack of interest among more members in our […]