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 […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — On Monday, the Lake Orion Village Council voted to approve the designation of Interim Police Chief Todd Stanfield to perform the additional duties of village manager from Aug. 4 to Aug. 20 while the current village manager, Darwin McClary, is out of the country on vacation. McClary […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor LAKE ORION — Classic cars will line the streets of downtown Lake Orion on Saturday for the Golling Buick GMC annual classic car show benefiting the Lake Orion Police Association. Golling and the Lake Orion Police Association co-host the car show, which usually features around 200 classic vehicles – trucks, […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in identifying suspects who placed flyers with hate rhetoric on the driveways of a local neighborhood sometime early Monday. The flyers were placed in Ziplock baggies, along with dried corn, and strewn on driveways in the Hi […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — A proposed mixed-use development took another step forward after the Orion Township Board of Trustees approved rezoning a parcel on S. Lapeer Road for the Hudson Square development project. The board voted 7-0 to approve the Hudson Square Planned Unit Development Rezone Map Amendment and Agreement. The […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — With the end of the school year comes the end of the spring sports season. In what has become a standard practice, Lake Orion Athletic Director Chris Bell joined the LOCS Board of Education to provide an overview of the spring sport season, sharing highlights and achievements […]
Before the start of the 2023-24 school year, Lake Orion Community Schools has announced several new administrative position appointments. Taking over as the new Special Educational Director is Natalie Kulikowski. Kulikowski is succeeding Julie Gutman who retired after 30 years at Lake Orion Schools. Kulikowski was previously the director of Special Education/Special Services for Ferndale […]
Construction crews continue to work on the new Blanche Sims Elementary building while simultaneously tearing down the old elementary school. The new elementary is slated to open this fall. Photo by Jim Newell. By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — School might be out for the summer, but Lake Orion Community Schools is […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — At its regular meeting on Monday, the Lake Orion Village Council approved a new special assessment policy by a vote of 4-3. Councilmembers Ken Van Portfliet, Nancy Moshier and Michael Lamb voted against the proposal, while council President Jerry Narsh, Council President Pro-tem Teresa Rutt and Councilmembers […]