The annual Orion Twp. Parks & Recreation Department’s Dragon Dash is Sunday and participants will be able to run or walk on the new 5K certified course beginning and ending at Wildwood. The course follows the Polly Ann Trail north toward the Orion Center. All runners will receive an award after crossing the finish line. […]
The Lake Orion High School Thespian Troupe will perform its summer show, William Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth”, at Wildwood Amphitheater with shows from Thursday through Sunday. Performances are at 7 p.m. on Sept. 9-11 and at 2 p.m. on Sept. 12 and will be in modern English, said Assistant Director Lexi Davis. All performances are free […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met on Wednesday, just one day after the Oakland County Health Department (OCHD) issued an emergency health order mandating masks be worn in all daycares and elementary, middle, high and vocational schools, both public and private, regardless of vaccination status. Lake Orion […]
Despite the heat, several dozen people showed up to the Miracle League field on Saturday to watch the Orion Mustangs take on the Chargers from Southfield. The game was held at the same time as the Golling Buick Car Show at Friendship Park, which raised funds for the ongoing care of the Miracle League Field. […]
The Dragon on the Lake festival returned this past weekend, bringing back several much-loved community events for the first time since 2019. The Birney Directive team won the coveted Dragon Trophy, winning the Dragon Boat Races for the third time in four years. Actually, it’s a three-peat for the Birney Team because the races were […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Olivia West Long was a standout athlete and student at Lake Orion High School, traits she continued when she went to Michigan State University in the fall of 2019. On Friday, Aug. 27, Long died at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing from injuries suffered in a car accident the day before. […]
A man and a woman were arrested for driving under the influence and felonious assault with a vehicle, respectively, on Saturday night. Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies went to the area of Bluebird Hill and Canary Hill off of Brown Road, west of M-24, at 10:56 p.m. Aug. 28 after receiving a call about an attempted […]
Golling car show fundraiser to benefit Miracle League Field Baseball, classic cars, a warm Saturday morning and kids – lots of kids playing America’s pastime, grinning as they round the bases and head for home. The Miracle League of North Oakland hosts a special exhibition game at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Miracle Field […]
The Orion Art Center’s annual Dragon on the Lake festival returns to downtown Lake Orion Thursday through Sunday and is sure to feature plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. In years past, Dragon on the Lake has featured music, art, games/activities and nightlife. Event Times The year’s Dragon on the Lake festival […]
Kirby discusses the challenges and successes the district faced during the pandemic By Megan Kelley Review Writer After a school year like no other at Lake Orion Community Schools, Ben Kirby has officially completed his first year as district superintendent. In the early months of 2020, the district’s board of education went through the process […]