Editor’s note: Lake Orion Community Schools issued this press release Tuesday night after the votes were tallied. (LAKE ORION, MI, Nov. 6, 2018) – Lake Orion Community Schools’ School Bond Proposal was approved by voters on Nov. 6, 2018. According to the Oakland County Elections Division, of the 21,923 votes cast in the Bond Proposal election, […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Halloween is a special time of year for many people. It’s a time for candy, dressing up, spooky decorations and just all around fun. What’s not to like? In fact, it’s so popular that even here in Lake Orion there are dozens of all out decorated yards and houses and […]
Editor’s Note: Two candidates are running for the 46th District seat in the Michigan State House of Representatives. They are Republican John Reilley and Democrat Mindy Denninger. Mindy Denninger (D) Age: 53 Municipality of residence and number of years you’ve lived there: Oxford Township, 19 years Current or past occupation: Senior Lead Product Engineer for […]
A Lake Orion Review Editorial No one denies that Lake Orion is a great school district. Dragon pride runs deep in all of us and we all want what’s best for our students. They are, after all, the future of our community, just as children are the future of any family. So, as the Nov. […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools 2018 bond has been a very prominent topic in this district for some time now. The bond proposal is for $160 million and has been avidly promoted with a “no expected tax rate increase” which would keep the millage at 7.491 mils, by keeping the […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer On Aug. 10, Ben and Katie Redmond received news that no parent ever wants to hear. On that day, their 3-year-old son Pryce was diagnosed with stage 4 nueroblastoma – a rare form of cancer found in the adrenal glands. The cancer started with a main tumor that was found […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council has four seats up for election on Tuesday, but the council has already been set for two months now. Current Councilmembers Doug Hobbs and John Ranville opted to run again. They are joined by newcomers Ray Hammond and Teresa Rutt, who were both appointed to […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer With the Nov. 6 midterm election fast approaching there are several things the public will be voting on. One of these things are members of the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education candidates. Candidates for the three open seats are Jake Singer, Steve Drakos and Jim Weidman each running […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Annually, Lake Orion Community Schools receives a routine audit that is presented at a board meeting. During the Oct. 24 board meeting, Plante Moran representatives presented their audit and assessment of LOCS to the board and a nearly full audience. Plante Moran partner Donna Hanson, took the podium to present […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Township Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Thursday to consider plans to build a new township hall and renovate some of its facilities, including the Department of Public Works building and Fire Station #3 on Gregory Road. The board had previously approved an $18,000 contract for […]