By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer Many people in the community may have enjoyed the smiling faces in the Homecoming Parade, the halftime activities at the football game or seeing their kids get dressed up for the Homecoming dance. And while Homecoming week in Lake Orion has ended, many people probably never thought about the […]
Orion Oaks celebrates 20 years By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer The smiling, sweaty faces, the laughter and joy that comes from running around a grass track – it’s the kind of activity kids love. And teachers and parents, too. Orion Oaks Elementary held its annual Fun Run fundraiser on Thursday, seeking to raise money […]
By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer Lake Orion has named Christopher Corteg as the new coach for the girls varsity soccer team, and Corteg said he’s looking forward to taking the helm once the season starts this spring. Corteg is an experienced coach whose career spans 40 years. He was the girls varsity coach at […]
By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion school district named Kevin Kopec as the new varsity girls basketball coach at the end of September, and he’s a name that should be familiar to students and residents. Kopec has been at the high school since 2002, teaching social studies and American Government. He’s also […]
By Georgia Thelen Review Staff Writer Carpenter Year Round Elementary School recently had three “Buddy Benches” installed on their playground. Lake Orion High School junior Avery DePauw, from Boy Scout Troop 128, installed the Buddy Benches to complete his Eagle Scout Project. DePauw is a former student of Carpenter Elementary and wanted to use his […]
Superintendent lists several options to ‘right-size’ district By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion school district has known for some time it would need to take steps to cut costs and realign the district to fit the expected student population, and on Sept. 28 the administration executive team recommended closing Webber Elementary as […]
By Georgia Thelen Review Staff Writer AT&T Michigan Pioneers presented 40 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need at Blanche Sims Elementary School on September 9. The backpacks included paper, folders, pencils and several other necessary items for students’ success. This marks the 16th consecutive year that the AT&T Pioneers have participated in […]