Business, but not ‘as usual?

The Lake Orion Review is partnering with our community of entrepreneurs and small businesses to network, exchange information and help one another succeed. The Coffee Club meets Fridays, 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. at Culver’s of Lake Orion on M-24. Entrepreneurs and small business people who stop by the Coffee Club — the club has no membership […]

Goodrich’s Shaw named coach of the year in Division 3

Goodrich ? Goodrich cross country coach John Shaw runs in winning circles. Last Friday, he was named Coach of the Year in the Girls Cross Country Division III at the annual meeting of the Michigan Interscholastic Track Coaches Association. On Nov. 1, the Martians won the Division 3 girls cross country state championship at Michigan […]

Donnay’s game-winning shot propels BHS girls cagers to win

On a night honoring the Brandon girls basketball team’s two seniors, it was a freshman that came through at the end of the game for the Blackhawks. Meg Donnay hit a shot with three seconds remaining to lift host Brandon past Lapeer West 48-46 in their Nov. 11 matchup. The win lifted Brandon’s record to […]

Around Town

Culver’s Classic Cars Night kicked off the 2010 Tuesday, May 4. With an average of more than 150 cars per night last year, Culver’s owner Joe Zimmer said he’s looking forward to building on the tradition. ‘It’s a lot of fun,? Zimmer said, ‘And it also helps support a couple of great, local causes.? The […]

FISH food pantry under new management

A changing of the guard concerning Oxford/Orion FISH is due to take place at the end of this month. Valarie Cass, who’s been the nonprofit group’s pantry coordinator for the last six years, is stepping down and handing the job over to Sandy Klersy and Kelly Fuller. ‘It’s a huge undertaking,? said Klersy, a 45-year-old […]

Freshman Junior Blackhawks fall to Brighton in Super Bowl

The Brandon Junior Blackhawks freshman football team lost a 30-6 contest against the Brighton Bulldogs Orange in the SYFC Super Bowl Nov. 9. The Brandon team, which represented the National division in the annual championship game, was clearly outmatched by the bigger Brighton players, who represented the American division. Said head coach Matt Barger, ‘The […]

BHS icers ready to improve on last year’s regional title

By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer The Brandon hockey program made significant strides last year in its third season of existence. As the Blackhawks prepare for their Nov. 19 season opener against Port Huron Northern, Coach Brian Moore is hoping the team can improve on last year’s 16-10-2 record and Division III regional championship. Brandon returns […]

Public Saftey Reports

POLICE LOG Underage partier Lake Orion police cited an 18-year-old Oxford woman for minor in possession of alcohol. Officers discovered the girl while responding to complaints of a loud party on S. Broadway around 1:30 a.m., Monday, April 26. Skaters put out A phone call from firefighters at Station #1 reporting skateboarders blocking their entrance […]

A look at school administrator perks

Dear editor, In this letter I need to question the LOCS benefits or ‘perks? of our Administration. Why are we still giving out ‘perks? when we are in a financial crunch? As it stands now, the Administration gets paid a mileage stipend, longevity pay, contributions to TSA’s, cell phones and other unknown benefits. Let’s look […]

New coach hoping to restore pride to Goodrich hockey

As an alumnus and parent of a current Goodrich hockey player, Doug Van Kuren said he was ‘disgruntled? with the direction of the Martians? program. ‘There was a lack of discipline and pride,? he said. ‘You can’t complain, though, until you do something about it.? So, when the GHS head coaching position opened up, Van […]