Rental, milk, enrichment camps fees to increase By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on June 14, Lake Orion Community Schools administration provided an update to the Board of Education on changes in district fees charged to the public for a variety of programs and services. “This is an annual update […]
Food truck ordinance to be reviewed By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on June 12, the Lake Orion Village Council discussed an ethics ordinance and roadway solicitation ordinance which the village could potentially adopt, and the current food truck ordinance, which some council members felt needed to be looked at […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor LAKE ORION — 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 feeling in your stomach. The ding of game bells and the […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor LAKE ORION — A 55-year-old Lake Orion man died Friday evening from an apparent drowning on Lake Orion, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office identified the man as Tonino Zaccagnini and believe he died after falling out of a boat on Lake Orion. The sheriff’s office […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council unanimously approved a policy brought forward from village Manager Darwin McClary on waiving fees and charges for programs or services within the village. The policy would only allow village fees and charges to be waived for other governmental or public entities provided […]
Water, sewer rates on tap By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council scheduled a public hearing for the fiscal year 2023-24 water and sewer rates, as well as a special meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2023-2029 Capital Improvement Program. The public hearing for the 2023-24 water and sewer […]
Council back up to full complement of seven By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Monday, the Lake Orion Village Council voted to name Stan Ford as the new councilmember. Ford replaces former Councilmember Sarah Luchsinger, who resigned on May 8. The council voted 4-2 in favor of Ford’s appointment […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Lake Orion High School’s graduating class of 2023 received their diplomas last week at Pine Knob Music Theatre where 540 Dragons celebrated their achievements and looked excitedly to the future. The commencement ceremony on June 6 featured speeches from Board of Education President Birgit McQuiston, Superintendent Ben […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor OXFORD — Oxford High School students know firsthand the horror and devastation of a school shooting and on Saturday they will rally to demand lawmakers make meaningful changes so more people do not die needlessly from gun violence. The second annual “March With Oxford” rally and march is from 11:30 […]
This week, Lake Orion Community Schools announced Sara Wendland as the new principal of Waldon Middle School. Wendland became assistant principal at Waldon in 2021 after spending several years as both a middle school and high school English teacher in Royal Oak. “During my time here, I have grown to love being part of this […]