By Jim Newell Review Editor To dispense or not to dispense: that is the question. At least for Lake Orion voters, who will get to decide on whether or not to adopt a village ordinance governing medical and recreational marijuana facilities in the village after a group submitted enough petition signatures to put the issue […]
According to Oakland County government, there have been 60 new cases (up 16 overall from last week) of COVID-19 in the Orion area in the past 30 days, as of Monday afternoon. There were seven new cases (up two from last week) in the 48359 ZIP code, three new cases (up three from last week) […]
Meek’s Park received an upgrade on Tuesday with the installation of a new bridge at the park entrance located on Washington St. that was delivered by Dan’s Excavating in pieces throughout the day. The bridge was purchased from Independence Township for the price of $20,000, which includes the delivery and spare railings, Village Manager Joe […]
Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority met remotely on Aug. 11 for their regularly scheduled meeting. During the meeting, DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone announced that six downtown businesses would each be receiving $2,500 in grant money from the Match on Main program. The application was made by Molly LaLone on behalf of the DDA to […]
Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education changed its mind on Wednesday, switching from a mixed back-to-school plan that would incorporate both in-person and virtual education for students, to a 100 percent remote education plan. The reaction from parents was instantaneous and largely furious, with people lambasting the district’s decision in social media chat rooms. […]
Cost increases to more than $18 million By Jim Newell Review Editor After putting the development of a new Orion Township Hall and police station on hold this spring, the township is now moving forward with plans to build a new facility on township owned land. And the development has been rebranded as the Orion […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Public safety is clearly a priority for Orion voters, passing the requested renewal and increases in the proposed police and fire millages in the Aug. 4 primary election. More than 62 percent of voters passed the requested 3 mill Fire and Emergency Medical Services Operating Millage, while more than 57 […]
According to Oakland County government, there have been 44 new cases (up nine overall from last week) of COVID-19 in the Orion area in the past 30 days, as of Sunday afternoon. There were five new cases (down nine from last week) in the 48359 ZIP code, two new cases (down ten from last week) […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer As Lake Orion Community Schools prepares for the start of another school year, things look far different than years before. Aside from the guidelines set forth by both the district and state that have drastically changed how schooling will occur, LOCS is also welcoming a new superintendent, Ben Kirby. The […]
Village, school board races set By Jim Newell Review Editor The primary election on Aug. 4 held few surprises locally, with all the incumbent candidates who ran moving on to the Nov. 3 general election. In Orion Township, only the race for township trustee on the Republican ticket was contested. Village of Lake Orion Village […]