Steve Hawley, long time principal of Lake Orion High School, will be stepping down from his position, Lake Orion Community Schools Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Rick Arnett announced last week during the June 22 school board meeting. “Unfortunately, Mr. Hawley will be stepping down as our high school principal to focus on his health […]
Canterbury develops into premier event center in Orion area By Megan Kelley Staff Writer ORION TWP. — What’s a better way to celebrate Fourth of July than with an abundance of barbecue? Barbecue is a typical Fourth of July staple, even for those who prefer to stay off the lake. From July 1-4, the fifth […]
LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Lions Club held their annual Jubilee in downtown Lake Orion over the weekend complete with rides, games and food for families and children to enjoy. Temperatures soared but that didn’t stop kids young and old from celebrating the start of summer in Lake Orion by spending time with friends […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools held its annual Truth in Budget and Taxation Hearing and approved the tax levy, as presented. The hearing during the regular school board meeting on June 1 served as an opportunity for members of the community to voice their opinions on the districts […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors_ met on June 14 and voted to appoint three members (including one alternate) to a joint committee with Lake Orion’s village council to review the DDA’s development and Tax Increment Financing Plan. Additionally, the committee would review and […]
Lake Orion Community Schools is wrapping up its final budget of the 2021-22 fiscal year with their first reading of the final budget amendment at their meeting on June 1. The school board is expected to vote on the final amendment during its meeting on Wednesday. As is usual for final budget amendments, there are […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors voted last Tuesday to approve the purchase and installation of four Mid Cour Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. The total cost is $30,493. In December of 2021, DG Energy applied for E/V Charging Station rebates through DTE, and in […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — During their regular meeting on June 14, the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors authorized four Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a variety of different items. First on the docket was an RFQ for holiday light installation. Holiday lights are expected to be hung in […]
Handbook available on district website By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved a myriad of handbook revisions across the district. At the elementary level, changes include updating the district’s vision and mission statements and updating guidelines under the medication section, registration process information, the technology […]
The Orion Township Fire Department responded to 121 calls for service from June 3-15, with Emergency Medical Services constituting 95 of those incidents. The numbers are from the fire department’s bi-monthly report to the Orion Township Board of Trustees. Other calls included combustible/flammable spills and leaks (1), electrical wiring/equipment problems (2), public service assistance (3), […]