Lake Orion Community Schools recently named Teresa Bronczyk as the new principal of Carpenter Elementary. Bonczyk takes over the position which was left vacant after former Principal Adam Weldon was newly appointed as the district’s assistant superintendent of human resources. She has lived and worked in the Lake Orion district for over 19 years, most […]
Council President Jerry Narsh pushes for civility in Lake Orion village governance By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — During the Lake Orion Village Council meeting on Aug. 14, the council voted to receive and file correspondence from Councilmember Carl Cyrowski calling for sanctions against Councilmember Michael Lamb. In an email dated Aug. 2 […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — The Orion Township Clerk’s office needs election inspectors for the 2024 election cycle. “We need new election inspectors for this 2024 election that’s coming up,” said Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults. “I know I say this at each board meeting but it’s so important. I need about […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — The Dragon on the Lake festival, one of the signature events in Lake Orion, returns Aug. 24-27 and features the activities the community has come to know and love. The 14th annual Dragon on the Lake festival activities include the Dragon boat races, art and craft fair, […]
Five-year Master Plan now under development By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — Orion Township is “Where Living is a Vacation” and the Orion Township Parks & Recreation Department wants to live up to that motto while developing a new five-year Master Plan. Parks & Recreation Director Aaron Whatley hopes that everyone in Orion […]
500 kids participate in reading program By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — The Orion Township Public Library held its Summer Reading Finale on Saturday, treating families to a magic show and raffle prizes for all the great work they did reading over the summer. But the real magic was that around 500 kids […]
LOHS music program will get $5,000 toward new instruments By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — This month, legendary musician Barry Manilow named Lake Orion High School band Director Michael Steele as the winner of the Music Teacher Award from the Manilow Music Project. The award carries with it a $5,000 cash prize as […]
The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), announced this week that Orion Road, Stoney Creek Road and Conklin Road intersection in Orion Township will be closed for construction until mid-November. During construction, the intersection will be fully closed to traffic. The Orion Road detour is Adams Road to Silverbell Road to Lapeer Road (M-24) to […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor LAKE ORION — A citizen-led petition drive to repeal the ordinance that funds the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority has made it to the Nov. 7 ballot. However, DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone says that even if voters pass the proposal it will likely not make a difference in how […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on July 24, the Lake Orion Village Council reopened the discussion about a potential short term rental ordinance for rentals less than 30 days that are located in the Downtown Center. The council voted 6-0 in favor of requesting the village planning commission to […]