By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — The Orion Township Board of Trustees approved two proposed developments, one on Clarkston Road and the other on the Baldwin Road corridor, during its meeting on Monday. The board unanimously approved the Ridgewood final Planned Unit Development (PUD) and rezone map amendment agreement, changing the zoning from […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council honored police Chief Harold Rossman during the council meeting last week for his 36 years of service in law enforcement. Rossman officially retired from the Lake Orion Police Department on May 1. Village council President Jerry Narsh praised Rossman’s commitment to the […]
11th Spartan Award in the past 14 years By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School’s yearbook class has once again been awarded the Spartan Award from The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association for the 2022 Lake Orion High School Dragon Yearbook. During this year’s awards, judges commented on the yearbook’s coverage, […]
On April 4, the Downtown Trolley Express, which transports passengers back and forth from downtown Oxford to downtown Lake Orion, was involved in a minor accident. According to Oxford Village Police Officer James Irish, it occurred on the east side of N. Washington Street around 7 p.m. The report stated a white, 2019 Dodge Ram […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Downtown Development Authority’s bond and subsequent lumber yard redevelopment has moved forward after the village council during its meeting on Monday adopted a resolution authorizing issuing up to $5 million in bonds for the project. The bonds will be used to pay all or part of […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — On April 17, Lake Orion Community Schools administrators held their first Safety Summit at Lake Orion High School to review the district’s safety and security practices, provide information on potential future improvements and answer questions from parents and community members. Superintendent Ben Kirby hosted the summit, with […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — On Monday, Lake Orion Community Schools held their first ever Safety Summit at Lake Orion High School to review the district’s safety and security practices, give information on potential future improvements and answer questions from parents and community members. Before and after the presentation, several community groups […]
OCSO Orion Twp. Substation, Lake Orion Police Dept. are Take Back sites By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. — The North Oakland Community Coalition is partnering with local law enforcement for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an effort everyone involved hopes will keep prescription drugs out of the hands of those who don’t […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — Parking meters were once again a topic of conversation at Lake Orion’s village council meeting on April 10 with the council voting 5-2 to request proposals for installation of parking meters downtown. The topic of parking meters is one that is often discussed by both the council […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — It’s all hands on deck for Lake Orion High School Thespian Troupe 2898 leading up to opening night of Disney’s “High School Musical.” The musical, which will be held in the LOHS auditorium on April 27-29, follows the lives of high school student’s Troy and Gabriella as […]