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 […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — A new Save a Life Station has been placed at the Orion Township Public Library so that anyone in the community who needs resources to help reverse an opioid overdose can access the box and get life-saving Narcan. Community leaders came together on Thursday to support the […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), is expected to close the Orion Road, Stoney Creek Road and Conklin Road intersection in Orion Township for construction of a roundabout starting Aug. 7. During construction, the intersection will be fully closed to traffic. The Orion Road detour is […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — Changes are coming to some of the housekeeping measures for the Village of Lake Orion. During its meeting on July 24, the council voted to approve the transition to summary minutes of board meeting proceedings and approved the transition to electronic board packets. According to village Manager […]
Paid parking could encompass all public parking in downtown Lake Orion By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — One of the most common and major complaints the Village of Lake Orion receives is parking. Over the years, efforts have been made by both the Downtown Development Authority and the village council to ameliorate those […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP., Mich. — State Rep. Donni Steele (R-Orion Twp.) is facing a recall effort after one of her constituents filed a recall petition with the Michigan Secretary of State on Friday. Steele, who is in her first term as state representative, called the recall effort “a sad attempt” and […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved three administrative appointments last week during its regular meeting, one very notable promotion was of Adam Weldon, previous principal of Carpenter Elementary School, to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. The selection was made by Superintendent […]