Macomb woman who asked police to shoot her or run her over is in custody following DUI car crash

A woman is in police custody after resisting and obstructing Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies following a drinking and driving car crash on Nov. 19. The suspect is a 28-year-old Macomb Township woman with a history of offenses. Authorities have not released the woman’s identity. Deputies responded to the area of Heights Road and Bellevue […]

COVID-19 Update

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days, there were 106 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 175 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 240 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 254 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 298 total cases, two […]

Peter Kalohn, Lake Orion restaurateur and businessman, passes away at 94

Peter Kalohn, Lake Orion restaurateur and businessman, passes away at 94

By Jim Newell Review Editor For those who knew Peter Kalohn personally, he was fun-loving man with a great sense of humor who liked to spend time with family and friends and cook. Others who knew Kalohn knew him as a longtime Lake Orion resident and businessman, owner of Pete’s Roadhaus, famous for its house […]

GLWA board approves changes to water affordability and conservation program

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Board of Directors recently approved an exception to its Water Residential Assistance Program (WRAP) that will assist participants financially impacted by COVID-19. This change allows those enrolled in WRAP who are unable to make monthly payments on time due to issues related to COVID-19 to remain in the program […]

Oakland County Parks 2021 vehicle permits now available

Oakland County Parks and Recreation annual vehicle permits are now available for 2021. Annual vehicle permits cost $30 for residents and $48 regular rate. In addition to receiving access to eight county parks, vehicle permit holders will receive free entry to the Fourth of July fireworks and Groveland Oaks, as well as free parking at […]

Lake Orion Schools returns to remote learning after one week of in-person classroom attendance

District confirms 62 staff, 310 students and 14 full classrooms currently quarantining By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community Schools (LOCS) announced early Monday morning that the district would be returning to a fully remote format for in-person students beginning on Tuesday of this week until at least Dec. 8. The decision comes on […]

Orion community honors Van Tassel with Paint Creek bridge dedication

Orion community honors Van Tassel with Paint Creek bridge dedication

By Jim Newell Review Editor When Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett first ran for supervisor eight years ago, he ran against JoAnn Van Tassel. While they may have started off as opponents, Van Tassel made sure that if Barnett was going to be the next person to lead Orion Township, he was included in meetings […]

The Orion Township Municipal Complex is on schedule

The Orion Township Municipal Complex is on schedule

By Jim Newell Review Editor Construction on the Orion Township Municipal Complex is on schedule and township officials, the architect and construction managers are cautiously optimistic with the progress. Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett and Public Works Director Jeff Stout meet every week with Scott Reynolds, project architect with Auger Klein Aller, and Cunningham-Limp construction […]

Village council members sworn in, officers elected at Nov. 9 mtg.

Village Clerk Susan Galeczka administered the Oath of Office to Ken Van Portfliet, Jerry Narsh, Sarah Luchsinger and Michael Lamb prior to the Lake Orion Village Council meeting on Nov. 9. Narsh and Van Portfliet were re-elected in Nov. 3 general election and Luchsinger and Lamb are new to the council, which also includes Councilmembers […]

Orion Twp. Library receives new bronze statue from anonymous donor

Orion Twp. Library receives new bronze statue from anonymous donor

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Orion Township Public Library has anonymously received a third donation of a life-size, one-of-a-kind bronze sculpture of two little boys, each holding a book and pointing toward the library’s front doors. The Sculpture, “Books, Most Wonderful Friend in the World,” was created by local sculptor Suzanne Young with the […]