According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days there were 49 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 75 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 84 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 458 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 536 total cases, six […]
Gibson elected board secretary at first meeting of 2021 Lake Orion resident Susan Gibson was sworn in as a trustee at the first Oakland Community College Board of Trustees meeting of the year on Jan. 12. Gibson was also elected secretary of the board, joining Chair Pamela Jackson of Commerce Twp., Vice-Chair Kathleen Bertolini of […]
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 334 announced the beginning of the VFW Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest last week. The contest comes with the opportunity for Local students in grades 9-12 have to compete for $31,500 in national scholarships. To enter, students must submit an original two or three-dimensional piece of […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education did a bit of reorganizing at their Jan. 13 regular meeting after the swearing-in of the four members elected in November, two of which have no prior experience on the board. Danielle Bresett and Susan Flaherty were elected for their first term […]
Orion Neighborhood Television will host its 11th annual food drive and telethon to benefit the Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry, but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be an all-virtual event this year. The reformatted food drive – which has traditionally been called the 5 or 5 Food Drive – will begin the week of […]
The Christ the Redeemer crew working at Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County. Pictured is Chris VanGordon , Christian Corrion, Dan Schueren, Steve Corrion, Mike Evola, Susan Dailey, Gary Banker & Rodney Bryce. By Karen Swietlik Special Contributor to The Review The pandemic of 2020 challenged Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church administration and parishioners to […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor This week concludes The Lake Orion Review’s look back at 2020, a year like no other in recent memory. In this issue, we highlight some of the news and business stories, sports and school highlights and events that helped shape the Orion Township and Village of Lake Orion communities from […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Many restaurants, bars and cafes are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic and local governments are trying to find ways to support those businesses, attract diners and keep restaurants open. The Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township have both received a grant – The City, Village and Township (CVT) Grant […]
By Megan Kelley Reivew Writer It’s been several rough months for businesses in the community, but while many struggle to keep their doors open, some find themselves opening new ones. Owners of Darrel’s Steak and Seafood, Darrel and Kathy Sanrope, opened their doors in early December in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic after purchasing […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Michigan High School Athletic Association recently announced the anticipated starting dates for high school winter sports. Just as the season was beginning, the MHSAA paused winter sports on Nov. 18. Outdoor athletics, like girls and boys alpine skiing, was allowed to resume on Dec. 21. Under current orders from […]