Santa’s coming to Keatington

Santa’s coming to Keatington

Santa Claus, the big guy himself, is coming to Keatington subdivision on Dec. 12 to wave to all the good girls and boys and collect donations throughout the subdivision. Keatington Santa is a longstanding tradition in which Orion Township Firefighter Goodfellows escort Santa around the subdivision for a day. Typically, families in the neighborhood donate […]

COVID-19 Update

According to Oakland County government, in the last 30 days, there were 168 recent cases in the 48359 ZIP code, 228 new cases in the 48360 ZIP code and 297 new cases in the 48362 area. Total numbers by ZIP code: 48359: 320 total cases, eight deaths. (Population of 9,634) 48360: 372 total cases, two […]

LOCS announces remote learning until Jan. 19

Lake Orion Community Schools announced today that remote learning will continue for in-person students until at least Jan. 19, 2021. Superintendent Ben Kirby made the announcement on the district’s website this afternoon citing data, academics, staffing and the upcoming holiday break as reasons for the decision. The district made the announcement after Review press time. Stay tuned […]

LOCS Supt. Ben Kirby reviews updated COVID-19 learning plan

By Megan Kelley Review Writer In the wake of school closures throughout the state due to increased COVID-19 cases, last week Lake Orion Community Schools joined several neighboring districts in moving all of their in-person students back to remote learning. District administration, as well as the school board, met for a regularly scheduled meeting on […]

Shop Small, shop local on Saturday

By Jim Newell Review Editor Just about everyone has heard of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving that is traditionally considered the biggest shopping day of the year, and Cyber Monday, the Monday after Thanksgiving when people search for the best deals online. Sandwiched in between these is Shop Small Business Saturday, a day when […]

Orion Lighted Parade, ‘Christmas in Toyland’, is canceled for 2020

Orion Lighted Parade, ‘Christmas in Toyland’, is canceled for 2020

By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Area Parade Group committee has canceled this year’s Lighted Parade, citing safety concerns due to the Coronavirus pandemic. “We were concerned for the safety of our spectators, but also for the safety of our participants, volunteers and police who would be working the parade. With the COVID-19 virus […]

LOCS provides enrollment updates at Nov. 19 mtg.

By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met virtually last Thursday with several presentations on the docket, one being the district’s yearly enrollment update. Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Rick Arnett made it clear that while traditionally the district uses enrollment numbers to make projections, this year, the presentation […]

Lions Club to sell special editions of The Review Friday and Saturday

Who are those “young” newspaper boys and girls clad in yellow vests, bravely waving copies of The Lake Orion Review at passing pedestrians and motorists? It’s members of the Lake Orion Lions Club, who will be out selling Lake Orion Review Goodfellow papers on Friday, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28. The Lions will be […]

There is still time change healthcare plans before the Dec. 7 open enrollment deadline

By Jim Newell Review Editor There are few things more confusing than navigating the health care industry, with the various deviations of insurance plans available depending on what appears to be a myriad of conditions. With many people now facing changing medical insurance options, especially senior citizens who may be entering a Medicare Plan for […]

Macomb woman who asked police to shoot her or run her over is in custody following DUI car crash

A woman is in police custody after resisting and obstructing Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies following a drinking and driving car crash on Nov. 19. The suspect is a 28-year-old Macomb Township woman with a history of offenses. Authorities have not released the woman’s identity. Deputies responded to the area of Heights Road and Bellevue […]