School(s) to close in 2017, public questions process

School(s) to close in 2017, public questions process

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor The last time Lake Orion Community Schools re-districted was in 2002 after the opening of Paint Creek Elementary and Oakview Middle School. According to administrators, it is high time for another. On Monday night the public had a chance to address the newest discussions on redistricting, but for the very […]

Special needs prom gives the red carpet treatment

Special needs prom gives the red carpet treatment

By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer Proms are full of glamour, limo rides, music and dancing. It’s what many cherish in the moment and revel in as a memory when the music stops and tuxes have to be returned. Although what’s often forgotten is that a large group of people with special needs are often […]

One-year contract ok’d, now off to the township

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor The conclusions of a closed session were clear: The Village of Lake Orion is in agreement with Orion Township to proceed with a one-year police millage contract. Council members directed village attorney Jennifer Hill to make some minor changes to an agreement devised by township attorney Dan Kelly which the […]

Future Educators Program wins the 2016 Outstanding CTE Program

Future Educators Program wins the 2016 Outstanding CTE Program

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Lake Orion High School senior Cassidy Doane is 100 percent sure she is going to be a teacher when she “grows up.” Her two favorite Lake Orion teachers, Mrs. Barnes and Mrs. Bowman, are her inspiration. “Out of all the teachers in the school, they’ve taught me the most about […]

LOHS juniors can get a jump start on college with free degree

By Meg Peters Review Co-editor Beginning next fall, Lake Orion High School juniors will have the opportunity to earn an Associate’s Degree from Baker College for free. Through a partnership with Baker College the district is now offering an Early/Middle College Program starting in the 2017 school year. Students interested in acquiring an Associate’s Degree, […]

Participate in local activities for Memorial Day

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Memorial Day is Monday, May 30 and the American Legion Post 233 aims to make the commemorative parade and their other events the best yet. “Bring your pets, bring your classic cars, bring yourselves and your military friends to help thank our fallen comrades for serving,” parade chairman Tom Allport […]

LOFA dueling with twice the fireworks this July

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor First one platform will fire, then the other will respond, back and forth over Lake Orion. “They’ll just keep shooting until it’s one great big firework,” President of the Lake Orion Fireworks Association Carl Cyrwoski said. The Lake Orion Fireworks Association (LOFA) makes the magic happen every Fourth of July, […]

LO Horseshoe Club league in full swing

Interested in pitching horseshoes with the Lake Orion Horseshoe Club?  Now is your chance to come down to the horseshoe courts, in the beautiful Village of Lake Orion.  We are located behind Children’s’ Park by Fire Station #1.  You will have the opportunity to meet some of the club members, play some horseshoes and get […]

Over 2,700 lockers donned in positivity

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor It only took four students and one supervisor to tape over 2,700 positive messages on every locker at Lake Orion High School last Tuesday, April 19. Their goal was to inspire their peers the morning of April 20, or 4-20, to make conscious, healthy choices. Teens in Action is a […]

Residents help build a stronger future for new Orion family

Residents help build a stronger future for new Orion family

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor More than $20,000 was raised this weekend at Christ the Redeemer Church of Orion Township to help build a home for a family in need. ‘Raise a Glass to Raise a Roof’ was bustling with over 160 people in attendance, all who made the $20,000 dream a success. “That’s pretty […]