It was a friendly and fun battle between 83 Lake Orion fifth graders to earn the top spot in the Orion Township Public Library’s 2021 Battle of the Books. The 2021 program turned the final page on March 24, with 27 teams of two to four students battling it out online, answering questions about the […]
Council to use a hybrid virtual/in-person meeting model By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council declared a local state of emergency during its meeting on Monday, but residents do not need to worry – the emergency declaration only council meeting attendance limitations. The council passed Resolution 2021-021, Declaring a Local State of […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer As a district, Lake Orion Community Schools is often commended by members of the community for maintaining a strong staff. In the past year, districts like Lake Orion have had to endure large shifts in the K-12 academic landscape. From virtual learning to in-person learning with strict guidelines, it’s more […]
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced on Monday that construction on M-24 (Lapeer Road) would resume on March 29 in parts of Orion and Oxford. The remaining work includes tree plantings, irrigation, decorative streetscaping fixtures, bridge epoxy overlay, punch list work, permanent pavement markings and paving of Drahner Road, Oxford Lake Drive, Glaspie Street, North […]
Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett received the Michael A. Guido Leadership and Public Service Award on March 18 for his contributions to his community and state. The award is one of the most prestigious individual honors given by the Michigan Municipal League (MML). Barnett received the recognition during the League’s 2021 virtual Capital Conference. “Receiving […]
Earlier this month, despite the many challenges they have faced this year, the Orion Township Public Library announced that they had provided over $3.6 million in savings to over 5,500 active library users in the Orion community in 2020. “Like everyone else, we had to look at all of our library services in 2020 and […]
A man who tried to steal a car and break into a home in an Orion Township neighborhood is in custody and awaiting charges thanks to residents who helped authorities find the man. Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies received a 911 call and went to the 3300 block of Huntsman Boulevard at 8:01 a.m. March 21 […]
Lake Orion police responded to a traffic crash at N. Anderson and E. Shadbolt streets at 9 a.m. March 16 after someone drove their vehicle through a residential fence. Police investigated the crash and it appears that the driver, who was not identified, suffered a medical emergency, a police report stated. The driver reportedly came […]
According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 58 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 90 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 124 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 560 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 671 total cases, six […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Two fire ordinances designed to help the Orion Township Fire Department recoup some of its costs passed the first reading and, if adopted, would impose fees on businesses and utilities, and possibly residents, in certain situations. The Orion Township Board of Trustees approved the first reading of two ordinances – […]