On March 10, Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency as the state’s first two positive cases of COVID-19 were identified. As of 2 p.m. March 23, the state had 1,328 presumptive positive cases and 15 deaths in Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health reported. The cases of COVID-19 are split evenly among men and […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township Parks and Recreation workers have responded to the Coronavirus pandemic by setting up the Orion Center as a drop off location for donated items. Workers will then deliver those items to seniors and others in need in the Orion Community, said Parks and Recreation Director Aaron Whatley. “We’re […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Even with all the amenities of modern technology in homes today, being cooped up for too long can still drive people stir-crazy. That cabin fever feeling, the need to just get outside. During the stay-at-home order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday and the previous close of nearly all […]
(From left) Delaney Rogers, Noelle Holth and Leah Craft are set up outside ABeanToGo on Flint Street in downtown Lake Orion, serving up warm cups of coffee, heartfelt smiles and goodwill with the LOVE card. Photo by Jim Newell ABeanToGo serves up a little extra LOVE in downtown LO By Jim Newell Review Editor […]
Senior Meals If you or someone you know is over 60 years old and is in need of emergency, even if temporary, daily meals, please contact Meals on Wheels at 248-608-0264 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. General Assistance If you’re an Orion Township resident in need of community resources and/or temporary assistance, please call […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor With the United States confronting its most viral pandemic in more than 100 years, Orion area leaders are coming together to make sure residents and businesses have the most accurate information and assistance they need during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. On Monday, more than 30 community leaders meet to discuss […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer In order to stop the spread of the novel Coronavirus, Michigan schools closed Monday and are expected to remain closed until at least April 6, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the evening of March 12. After the announcement, Lake Orion Community School’s closed starting last Friday. District administrators also met on […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The issue of parking in the Lake Orion Downtown continues to be a subject of discussion for the Downtown Development Authority board. which voted to approve a shared use agreement with Lake Orion Schools during their meeting on March 10. The agreement with LOCS includes both the Lake Orion Administration […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Continuing with series one of bond work as well as sinking fund projects, the Lake Orion school board approved bid awards for projects involving the new Early Childhood Center and Webber Elementary School as well as district mechanical commissioning, furniture and playground equipment. According to district documents, LOCS received 222 […]
Temporary closure of public venues On Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-9, closing restaurants, cafes, coffee houses, bars, taverns, brewpubs, distilleries, clubs, movie theaters, indoor and outdoor performance venues, gymnasiums, fitness centers, recreation centers, indoor sports facilities, indoor exercise facilities, exercise studios, spas and casinos. This order does not restrict a place of […]