By Jim Newell Review Editor Whether people remember Mark Twain from his books like Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, or from one of his many witticisms that have become a part of the American lexicon, many may not know that he spent some time in Michigan during his world tour. The Orion Historical Society will […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer During their meeting on Feb. 9, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education heard a presentation from Lake Orion High School administration, staff and students regarding the social emotional (SEL) program at the school. Giving the presentation were LOHS principal Steve Hawley, teacher Amy Redman and several students (senior […]
Last week, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education announced the successful sales of its 2022 School Building and Site Bonds as authorized by voters in November of 2018. The bonds were sold at a true interest rate of 2.32 percent with a repayment term of approximately 18 years (final maturity of 2040). The […]
It’s that time of year, time for Lake Orion’s Environmental Resources Committee’s annual Green Up logo contest. The contest, which is sponsored by Waste Management, asks residents to submit their black-and-white design celebrating Orion’s beautiful natural resources and green pride and help raise awareness of the ecological crisis, reduce plastic waste going into landfills, protect […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer During their Feb. 8 regular meeting, Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority board approved a Request for Proposal (RFQ) for permanent legal services and formed an interview and evaluation team to proceed with the process. On the interview and evaluation team are DDA Secretary Hank Lorant, Treasurer Matt Shell and Chairperson […]
Oxford Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors Chair Rod Charles (right) and Lake Orion DDA Board of Directors Chair Debbie Burgess cut the ribbon to celebrate the inaugural run of a trolley that will run between downtown Oxford and downtown Lake Orion on Thursdays and Saturdays. The boards and directors from Oxford and Lake Orion […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met Feb. 9 for their regularly scheduled meeting and heard a student achievement data presentation from district data specialist Missy Butki. The district has become accustomed to these presentations in which district data is compiled among first-grade through eighth-grade students district-wide using […]
Parking still a concern in downtown area By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors met for their regularly scheduled meeting on Feb. 8 and voted to approve their annual priorities. The board voted to make two of their top priorities for the 2022-23 fiscal year parking in general and […]
VFW Post 334 presents check to Oxford/Orion FISH. (From left) Michelle Behm Vice President, Oxford/Orion FISH, Chuck Haskin VFW Post 334 Quartermaster/Adjutant, Jim Hubbard, Commander VFW Post 334, Sue Hackstock, Vice President, Oxford/Orion FISH. Photo by Jim Muys, VFW Post 334 By Megan Kelley Review Writer Despite the holidays being over, it’s still giving season […]
Orion Neighborhood Television Executive Director Ian Locke (pictured) and the ONTV team have had to adapt during the pandemic and switch to a mostly virtual format, with fewer in-studio guests and performers for the annual ONTV Food Drive for Oxford/Orion FISH pantry. Locke began each day of the weeklong telethon on the food drive ‘stage’ […]