By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education met again on July 24. On the docket was a continuation of the strategic planning discussion held during their June 26 meeting. During the June 26 meeting, board members listened to a strategic planning presentation by Kay Cornell, senior consultant for Learning Forward, […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Leader Editor On Tuesday morning, Shane Murray Cummings went from a wanted man to a man behind bars. Members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Team (FAT) took the 37-year-old Oxford resident, who’s accused of stealing $5,110 from the main branch of Oxford Bank on Friday, July 26, into custody. […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Vandals have struck the public restrooms at the Orion Township Fire Department’s Fire Station No. 1 on Anderson Street, causing some damage and leaving drug and alcohol paraphernalia behind. Molly LaLone, executive director of the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority, said there have been a few instances of vandalism over […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Two local road projects have been delayed, with the Central Drive resurfacing project scheduled to begin this week and the Heights Road water main replacement project delayed until fall. The Central Drive rehabilitation project – from Indianwood Road to the Village of Lake Orion limits – is scheduled to begin […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Lake Orion Review. Entering its third year as a valuable resource, Lake Orion Community Schools’ unique Parent University program provides parents an opportunity to participate in their child’s education. As an educational tool for families, the program is a series […]
Proceeds benefit the Lake Orion Police Assoc. youth services program By Megan Kelley Review Writer The annual charity classic car show rolls into Downtown Lake Orion for the fifth year on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 12th annual Golling Buick GMC and Lake Orion Police Department’s Kids and Kops car show will […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Police cars, motorcycles and bulldozers, oh my! The Orion Township Parks & Recreation Dept. is holding its annual Big Rig Gig at Friendship Park from 5 – 9 p.m. on Aug. 2. The Big Rig Gig features all kinds of vehicles, from construction vehicles to emergency vehicles and then some. […]
North Oakland VFW Post 334 was recognized as an All-State Post for the fiscal year 2019-2020 at the recently held Michigan Department VFW State Convention. Post Commander Jim Hubbard and Quartermaster/Adjutant Chuck Haskin each received a white cap in recognition of the Post’s All-State achievements. With Jim Hubbard also named the Captain of the All-State […]
The Lake Orion Sunrise Rotary Club hosts its 3rd annual Cajun Seafood Festival from noon-5p.m. Aug. 10. Proceeds from the festival benefit the club’s international project with the La Casa del Nino-Napoleon Franco Pareja Children’s Hospital in Cartagena, Colombia. Tickets to the festival are $45 for adults, $20 for kids, and are available through Eventbrite.com […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council approved three business representative appointments to the newly-formed Events Advisory Committee during its meeting on Monday. Kathy Coe of Ed’s Broadway Gift and Costume, Jennifer Meier of Green Hippo Gifts and Lisa Sokol of 20 Front Street were appointed unanimously and will represent the downtown […]