LOCS plans for ‘unknown’ as 2019-20 school year comes to a close

By Megan Kelley Review Writer As students and staff of Lake Orion Community School’s begin their final month of schooling before summer vacation, the board of education prepares to wrap up an unprecedented school year and look toward what could potentially be a strange start to the 2020-2021 school year. “It continues to be a […]

Memorial Day ceremony to be broadcast live

Memorial Day ceremony to be broadcast live

There will be a Memorial Day ceremony at the Orion Veterans Memorial on May 25. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be different than in years past. Viewers will have to watch the ceremony in the comfort of their homes instead of in person. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. and will be […]

LOHS Senior of the Week – Chloe Lucio – May 13, 2020

  Chloe Lucio, Lake Orion High School Parents: Benjamin and Amy Lucio   Grade: 12   GPA: 3.8   Favorite subject(s): At Lake Orion, Choir and at OSTC, Machining. Extracurricular activities: Walking, listening to music and playing basketball.   Hobbies/Interests: Fixing things, walking, reading, writing, listening to music and playing basketball.   Plans after graduation: Attend […]

Teacher Appreciation week during the pandemic

Lake Orion Community Schols Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in the Review. The month of May is designated as Teacher Appreciation month, with this first week considered Teacher Appreciation week. Despite not being in their regular classrooms, they are still playing a crucial role in the lives of LOCS students […]

Orion Twp. board will have at least one new member after elections

By Jim Newell Review Editor There will be at least one new member on the Orion Township Board of Trustees after Trustee John Steimel withdrew his name from the race. And while there is a crowded race for trustee, there likely will not be any changes in the township’s top three elected positions. Supervisor Chris […]

Lake Orion Schools resumes superintendent search solidifies timeline

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met virtually for a special meeting April 20 to discuss the reopening of their superintendent search. Current Superintendent Marion Ginopolis announced her departure in August of last year. Ginopolis’ contract is expected to expire on June 30. Originally, the new district superintendent […]

M-24 construction, re-surfacing underway in Orion, Oxford areas

M-24 construction, re-surfacing underway in Orion, Oxford areas

Southbound M-24 north of Indianwood Road has lane closures within Lake Orion and Orion Twp. Northbound M-24 goes down to one lane just south of Drahner Road. In the Orion area, curb and gutter and driveways will be replaced, the asphalt surface milled and replaced, as well as intersection improvements at Indianwood, Axford and Indian […]

Village of Lake Orion adopts 2020-21 fiscal year budget

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council voted unanimously to adopt the village’s 2020-21 fiscal year budget and set the tax rates for the upcoming year during its regular meeting on Monday. The village’s fiscal year runs from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, and, under the village charter, must be […]

Public Safety — May 3-10

The OCSO Orion Twp. Substation responded to 423 calls from May 3-10, 2020   • Felony Arrests: 2 • Misdemeanor Arrests: 1   • Accidents: 3 Dog nips child on walk Deputies responded to the 100 block of Bluebird Hill Lane at 4:14 p.m. May 4 regarding a child who had just been bitten by […]