By Erica Soroka Review Contributing Writer For forty years, the iconic Lake Orion High School sign has been much more than just a navigation landmark to the education Lake Orion students receive. It not only represents the mascot, the Dragons, but also the school spirit that fills the town. In 1981, Lake Orion High School […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor It seemed like a win-win situation for everyone involved: provide a liaison officer for Lake Orion’s three middle schools, an officer who would not just react to situations after they occur, but who would meet with students, parents and school staff to help prevent potential problems and provide education. However, […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Orion Township has a new trustee. The township board of trustees voted on Friday to appoint Julia Dalrymple to the position. She was sworn in on Monday before the board meeting. The appointment brings the seven-member board back up to capacity. The appointment came after the board interviewed six members […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor There are another 520 Dragons who have turned their tassels, leaving their world at Lake Orion High School behind as the embark on a new journey to make their marks in the world. Lake Orion High School’s Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony was Monday night at DTE Energy Theatre, and […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The village council approved a commercial rehabilitation exemption certificate for the building development at 120 S. Broadway St., commonly known as the four-story building being constructed on the west side of the road next to the Paint Creek Dam. The exemption, known as a tax abatement, was approved 5-0 during […]
Several class reunions are planned for Lake Orion graduates this summer. All Class Reunion. The first reunion of the summer will be held for all Lake Orion Community Schools alumni from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. June 20. This event is at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1400 Orion Road, Lake Orion. The cost is […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The aroma of elephant ears and kettle corn wafting in the air, the screams of the young and old alike as the Pirates of the Seven Seas ship first ascends and then plunges, leaving that empty pit feeling in your stomach. The ding of game bells and the “awes” of […]
The Lake Orion Lions Club is sponsoring the 73nd annual “Light up the Night” Flare night spectacular June 29. Flares are purchased by the Lions Club and sold to the public at Wonder Cleaners and Laundry, 835 S. Lapeer Rd.; Ed’s Broadway Gifts, 2 S. Broadway St.; and around the lake. Flares have sold out […]
Lake Orion’s varsity boys golf team finished their 2018 season with their best finish in the past 16 years last weekend. The Dragons competed in the State Finals at Grand Valley, and on Friday shot 317 and were only 5 shots out of 2nd place. TJ Hirschfield shot a season best 71 (-1) and was […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) plans to build a mini-roundabout at the Miller/Orion/Flint roads three-way intersection, with construction starting later this fall. And Orion residents are adamantly opposed to the project, saying it is unnecessary and a waste of money that could be better spent fixing other deteriorating […]