By Megan Kelley Review Writer Downtown Lake Orion is about to get a new addition with the relocation of Main Street Bicycles. Main Street Bicycles is currently located at 622 S. Lapeer Rd. but is expected to open their doors at 102 S. Broadway St. in downtown Lake Orion sometime in the next two weeks. […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Barring any changes in COVID-19 orders from the state, the Orion Township Board of Trustees plans to hold its first in-person meeting on April 5, its first such meeting since Nov. 16, 2020. Clerk Penny Shults said she is looking forward to the township board meeting in person but wants […]
The Orion Township Public Library will be celebrating National Library Week on their website from April 4 to 10 with fun and unique virtual services and programs. National Library Week highlights the essential role that libraries and their staff play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. This year’s theme ‘Welcome to your library’ promotes the […]
The SEMCOG (Southeast Michigan Council of Governments) elected its 2021-2022 slate of officers on March 18, with Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett elected as first vice chairperson of SEMCOG The SEMCOG General Assembly elected Brenda Jones, president of the Detroit City Council, as the chairperson. Barnett will take over as SEMCOG chairperson in 2022-2023. SEMCOG […]
According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 113 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 126 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 194 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 622 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 719 total cases, six […]
Oakland County Michigan Works! is launching series a free year-long workshop classes starting next month to promote making smart decisions with money. At no cost, the financial fitness classes are open to anyone who is interested in better managing their finances. Subject matters are expected to be hosted by national, state and regional experts and […]
In and order put into place by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on March 19; beginning on April 2, practice and competition for sports involving people ages 13-19 will be prohibited unless all such people participate in a weekly antigen testing. The first test must be completed between April 2-8, the second […]
It was a friendly and fun battle between 83 Lake Orion fifth graders to earn the top spot in the Orion Township Public Library’s 2021 Battle of the Books. The 2021 program turned the final page on March 24, with 27 teams of two to four students battling it out online, answering questions about the […]
Council to use a hybrid virtual/in-person meeting model By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council declared a local state of emergency during its meeting on Monday, but residents do not need to worry – the emergency declaration only council meeting attendance limitations. The council passed Resolution 2021-021, Declaring a Local State of […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer As a district, Lake Orion Community Schools is often commended by members of the community for maintaining a strong staff. In the past year, districts like Lake Orion have had to endure large shifts in the K-12 academic landscape. From virtual learning to in-person learning with strict guidelines, it’s more […]