Township plans $60K LED streetlight project

By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer The Orion Township board approved a cost sharing project between DTE Energy and the township that will convert 211 street lights to LED. Slated to be finished this year, the project, which cost just over $70,000, will only cost Orion Township $62,054 through the cost sharing partnership. DTE will […]

Monster bass kills competition on Lake Voorheis

Monster bass kills competition on Lake Voorheis

The championship title for the Annual Keatington Fishing Derby on Lake Voorheis was hooked by 19-year-old Keatington resident Ryan Szydlowski, who reeled in this 21’ bass at the competition last Saturday, June 11.

Dallas Cowboy’s Jeff Heath to host Pom Pom’s & Pigskins summer camp

Dallas Cowboy’s Jeff Heath to host Pom Pom’s & Pigskins  summer camp

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor On Thursday, June 30 Dallas Cowboys football safety Jeff Heath will be conducting his Second Annual Heath Football Camp, with a twist. The Pom Pom’s & Pigskins camp will not only pair young, eager football players with the previous Lake Orion High School 2009 graduate and football star, but also […]

Clergy, Cops and Beer, the name says it all

Clergy, Cops and Beer, the name says it all

By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer The day-to-day operations of a police department don’t have much in common with a church or a brewery. But in Lake Orion they’re similar in what they stand for and what mark they try to leave on the community. It’s the similarity in community improvement that sparked an idea […]

Must be summer if it’s time for the Lions Jubilee

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor The first day of summer arrives Monday, June 20 at 6:34 p.m. which is known as the summer solstice. In Lake Orion, the day means we are on the cusp of a tradition forged by carnival rides and beer at the Lake Orion Lion’s Jubilee. “Traditions are what make a […]

Daisy Project raises over $3,500 for special needs equipment

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor For volunteers with the Daisy Project, it’s all about inclusion for everybody. The Shelby Township based non-profit raised over $3,500 earlier this month at their Second Annual Poker Pub Crawl in downtown Lake Orion, all of which will fund medical equipment and other recreational items for special needs families. President […]

Culver’s scholarship awards make mother cry with happiness

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Two outstanding students and employees of Lake Orion’s Culver’s are the happy recipients of $2,500 scholarships. Lake Orion High School 2016 graduate Rilee Harris and Lake Orion resident and home school student Alexandra Simpson, won and are both using the funds to pursue their career dreams. Simpson said her mother […]

Cranbrook Institute of Science experiments on Pine Tree

Cranbrook Institute of Science experiments on Pine Tree

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Firmly gripping the Van de Graaff generator, second grade student Rudy stood patiently as multiple strands of his hair charged and lifted. Pine Tree Elementary second graders learned Monday the Van de Graaff is an electrostatic generator that produces static electricity, and sometimes a little shock after that static, or […]

Oxford Lake Orion 5K benefits area students

By Chris Hagan Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion United Methodist Church (LOUMC) is hosting a 5K run to support their efforts in helping under privileged students in both the Oxford and Lake Orion school districts. The Help Kids Succeed 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, July 2, at 9:30 a.m. and according to […]

Dragon sports program ranks third in nation

Dragon sports program ranks third in nation

By Meg Peters Review Co-Editor Lake Orion’s athletics program has caught attention nationwide, after ranking third in USA Today’s “2015-16 America’s Best Athletic Program” competition. The fan-vote competition began at the beginning of the academic year, after 4,991 high schools nationwide were entered. Qualifying high schools had to have won at least one state championship within the […]