LOCS Supt. Ben Kirby gives COVID update

More than 300 staff and students unable to attend school in person through the ClearToGo app By Megan Kelley Review Writer On March 24, just a few days after Lake Orion High School did away with their hybrid learning model, bringing all in-person students back to school Monday through Friday, Lake Orion Community School’s Board […]

Hammond resigns from Lake Orion Village Council

Council to accept applications, appoint a replacement By Jim Newell Review Editor Lake Orion Village Councilmember Ray Hammond has resigned his seat on the council, effective immediately. On Monday, the council held a special meeting to discuss Hammond’s resignation and voted to receive – but not officially accept – the resignation. The village council will […]

Main Street Bicycles to open in downtown LO

Main Street Bicycles to open in downtown LO

By Megan Kelley Review Writer Downtown Lake Orion is about to get a new addition with the relocation of Main Street Bicycles. Main Street Bicycles is currently located at 622 S. Lapeer Rd. but is expected to open their doors at 102 S. Broadway St. in downtown Lake Orion sometime in the next two weeks. […]

Celebrate Natl. Library Week at the Orion Twp. Public Library

The Orion Township Public Library will be celebrating National Library Week on their website from April 4 to 10 with fun and unique virtual services and programs. National Library Week highlights the essential role that libraries and their staff play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. This year’s theme ‘Welcome to your library’ promotes the […]

Orion Twp. Supervisor Chris Barnett elected first vice chair of SEMCOG

The SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) elected its 2021-2022 slate of officers on March 18, with Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett elected as first vice chairperson of SEMCOG The SEMCOG General Assembly elected Brenda Jones, president of the Detroit City Council, as the chairperson. Barnett will take over as SEMCOG chairperson in 2022-2023. SEMCOG […]

COVID-19 Update — March 31, 2021

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 113 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 126 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 194 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 622 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 719 total cases, six […]

Oakland County offers free financial fitness classes

Oakland County Michigan Works! is launching series a free year-long workshop classes starting next month to promote making smart decisions with money. At no cost, the financial fitness classes are open to anyone who is interested in better managing their finances. Subject matters are expected to be hosted by national, state and regional experts and […]

Middle and High school athletes to be tested weekly for COVID

In and order put into place by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on March 19; beginning on April 2, practice and competition for sports involving people ages 13-19 will be prohibited unless all such people participate in a weekly antigen testing. The first test must be completed between April 2-8, the second […]