The magic of Mardi Gras is in the spotlight as the Orion Art Center celebrates its 25th anniversary Gala during an elegant evening of art, dinner, music and glamour on March 1. ‘We’re so excited about this year’s event,? says OAC Director Lauren Dinneweth. ‘The Gala is just three days before Mardi Gras, a holiday […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer One hundred years ago the Lake Orion Literary Club came together and rallied for a library. That same group, having evolved into the LO chapter of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) over the decades, is celebrating their centennial year of existence within the very walls they helped […]
A rash of home invasions has police warning residents to watch for suspicious activity, especially during daylight hours. At least five homes in Independence Township have been burglarized in seemingly-related incidents, while about a dozen cases were reported in Springfield Township. ‘It’s not unexpected in a down economy like we’ve got,? said Oakland County Sheriff’s […]
Nine Clarkston students won spots in the All State Honors Band for middle and high school. Sashabaw Middle School Band members Calelan Stewart, french horn, first chair; Maia Girard, flute, fifth chair; Katie Gipe, flute, seventh chair; Rachel Quinn, flute, ninth chair; and Harrison Smith, french horn, fourth chair; and Clarkston High School Band members […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Residents along Fairview may experience improved water pressure this spring after 650 feet of the water main is replaced. Lake Orion Village approved one of three bids received to replace the water main via a pipe-bursting technique Monday night at the village council meeting, not to exceed $200,000. Request […]
The Lake Orion Forensics Team competed in their second tournament of the season’Saturday’at Birch Run High School.? The team came home with two sixth place finishers: sophomore Josh Johr in Storytelling and junior Madison Rizzo in Sales. Sophomore Charlie Rose placed fourth in Informative 9/10, while sophomore Owen Woityra captured third in Poetry. Sophomores Meagan […]
Many residents living around Waumegah Lake have been ‘pooh-poohed? over the years by a lake board whose members essentially said ‘we don’t want to hear what you have to say.? That was the message of Lori Callahan, who’along with other residents’showed up to speak during the public comment section of Springfield Township’s regular Board meeting […]
Secondary teachers, grades 6-12, can be nominated this year for Teacher of the Year. Clarkston Foundation for Public Education, in partnership with the Suburban Collection, accepts nominations through Monday, May 4. Nominate teachers who create love of learning in students of all abilities and backgrounds, have a strong sense of values, integrity, and professional ethics, […]
The varsity wrestling team traveled to Rochester’on Saturday’for individual districts. Seven wrestlers advanced to the quarterfinals and only Devon Fulcher and David Moore advanced to the blood round. Devon Fulcher placed fourth to become Lake Orion’s lone regional qualifier. He will be competing’next Saturday’in regionals to go to the Individual state championships at the Palace […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion ski team hosted their invitational ski meet on the best snow Coach Derek Delzer has seen all season. Early morning temperatures of minus seven degrees provided the snowy crunch as coaches arrived to Mt. Holly to set the course. Lake Orion hosts an invitational meet every […]