Supt. Kirby provides COVID-19 update, LOCS to continue in-person

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met last Wednesday on the heels of a press conference that har occurred the week before, during which Governor Whitmer asked that schools voluntarily switch high schools back to remote learning and put a pause on youth sports. While LOCS remained in-person […]

LOCS approves three bid awards at April 14 mtg.

Lake Orion Community Schools approved several bid awards during their April 14 meeting last week which included sinking fund and bond items. First up was a consolidated bid award for both bond and sinking fund projects. The projects included electrical upgrades at Lake Orion High School, resurfacing of the LOHS tennis courts, furniture removal and […]

LOFA fundraisers support fireworks display on June 26

LOFA fundraisers support fireworks display on June 26

The Lake Orion Fireworks Association is back again this year to put together another spectacular firework show for Lake Orion on June 26 at dusk. This year, LOFA has partnered with the Lake Orion Lions Club in the hopes of raising enough money to guarantee a successful show. The partnership will hopefully allow LOFA to […]

Public Safety — April 21, 2021

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 362 calls from April 12-18, 2021 • Felony Arrests: 1 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 • Traffic Accidents: 7 ‘Disoriented’ Orion Twp. man gets health evaluation Deputies went to the 500 block of Joslyn Road at 7:27 a.m. April 13 to check on a 27-year-old Orion Township man who […]

COVID Update — April 21, 2021

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 193 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 237 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 341 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 751 total cases, nine deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 900 total cases, six […]

Village council looks to fill vacant seat

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council voted 6-0 during its meeting on Monday to officially accept Ray Hammond’s resignation from the council. Now, the village council has 30 days to find his replacement. The village council will now advertise for the position and accept applications from village residents to fill the […]

DDA holds special meeting to discuss 2021-22 budget

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority held a special meeting on April 6 to discuss changes to the 2021-2022 budget. The DDA had previously listed their priorities this year to include: music/events (Social District/winter activities/fundraising), parking (education, signage), and pedestrian safety and lighting/snow removal plan. The recommended changes by DDA Executive […]

COVID-19 Update — April 14, 2021

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 168 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 199 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 313 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 703 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 821 total cases, six […]

Fight breaks out at Orion Twp. restaurant, patrons help quell the ruckus

Two men from the City of Flint started a fight at an Orion Township restaurant/bar after being told they were no longer welcome at the establishment. Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies went to Johnny Black’s Public House, 3575 S. Baldwin Rd., for a fight in progress between customers and an employee of the bar around 7:06 […]