The Lake Orion Sons of the American Legion Squadron 233 is looking for community assistance as it gears up for its largest charity activity of the year, the “12 Families of Christmas” program. The program annually assists at least a dozen Lake Orion area families in need with holiday meals and gifts for their children. They are seeking […]
By Joe St. Henry Special Contributor to The Review Lake Orion varsity football coach John Blackstock resigned last week, with a familiar face replacing him on the sidelines – Athletic Director and former head coach Chris Bell. Blackstock took over the program in 2017 when Bell was elevated to the district athletic director position. Blackstock […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Staff members from Lake Orion High School attended the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education meeting last week to present their course request proposals. In total, seven new classes were proposed. The board is expected to vote on these course requests at their December meeting. Up first were Marie […]
Lake Orion’s Downtown Development Authority held their annual Sing and Stroll event in downtown Lake Orion last Thursday. Children’s Park was flooded with children and their families enjoying hot chocolate and marshmellows while visiting with Santa, watching performances from the Broadway Dance dance team, the Lake Orion High School choir and of course, the tree […]
In only their first year and in their first competition – ever – the Paint Creek Elementary Robodragons Robotics team raised a trophy and gained a lot of momentum heading into the future. “Our 4th and 5th grade Paint Creek Robotics team took home a 2nd place trophy in the FIRST Lego League Challenge Core […]
Lake Orion High School is proud to announce Chris Bell as the new varsity football coach, beginning with the 2022 season. Bell is a lifetime Dragon with an extensive history in the football program, leading LOHS to its only state football title in the 2010 Division I title game. “I’m beyond excited to get a […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer At their regular meeting on Nov. 9, the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved the purchase of new playground equipment for Children’s Park. Boardmember Ken Van Portfliet made the motion to authorize the purchase of the playground equipment requested not to exceed $78,210, and to approve a […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met last week for their regularly scheduled meeting and the docket included several first readings of a policy updates and discussion on those updates. The Policy Committee, made up of board Vice President Birgit McQuiston and Trustees Scott Taylor and Susan Flaherty, […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion community came together for a special dedication ceremony on Saturday in Children’s Park in Lake Orion, honoring the late Anthony Reighard and remembering him for his commitment to family and community. Reighard was a husband, father and son; a Lake Orion businessman, philanthropist and civil servant; and to […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) is looking for three suspects who broke into a party store in Orion Township, made off with an estimated $80,000 in the store’s safe and led authorities on a high-speed chase. It’s also believed that the same suspects are responsible for an attempted break-in […]