Lake Orion comes from behind to defeat Oxford on the pitch

Lake Orion comes from behind to defeat Oxford on the pitch

Dragons earn first-round district bye   By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion High School girls varsity soccer team played a resilient game against Oxford on Thursday, coming from behind late in the game to earn a 2-1 victory over the Wildcats. The win also secured the Dragons a first-round bye in district play, […]

LOCS enrollment numbers increase slightly, still down from 2019

Middle school numbers far below building capacity, no intention of closing a school, officials say By Megan Kelley Review Writer Lake Orion Community School’s discussed enrollment numbers last week during their regular meeting on Dec. 15. As was done in years past, the presentation was given to the board by Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources […]

Veterans Day surprise at Orion Oaks Elementary

Army Sgt. Destiny Vinson returned to Lake Orion to surprise her younger sister Morgan at Orion Oaks Elementary on Veterans Day. Sgt. Vinson, a 2017 Lake Orion High School graduate, last saw Morgan in April. Vinson is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. To watch the video of the sisters’ reunion, click play on the […]

Eula Mae Smyth Bowman, 94, of Waterford

Eula Mae Smyth Bowman, 94, of Waterford

Eula Mae Smyth Bowman of Waterford departed this life on August 29 at the age of 94. She was born near Beattyville, Kentucky, the daughter of Lawrence T. Smyth and Minnie B. Smyth. After graduation from Lee County High School, Eula Mae attended Crump Business School in Lexington, Kentucky. Eula worked as a secretary and […]

Doris Ann Pennala, 82, of Rochester Hills

Doris Ann Pennala, 82, of Rochester Hills

Doris Ann Pennala of Rochester Hills, age 82, passed away on April 30, 2021. Doris was the beloved wife of the late John Eric Pennala for 64 years; dear mother of Jeffrey (Marie) Pennala, Mary (Terrance) Filarecki, Julie (John) Perry, William (Kim) Pennala and Margaret Pennala; loving grandmother of Charles Ingoglia, Robert Filarecki and Eric […]

Authorities seek information, identity of teens after Friendship Park restroom is vandalized

Authorities seek information, identity of teens after Friendship Park restroom is vandalized

Authorities are investigating a vandalism case that allegedly involves three females, all apparently teenagers. Deputies were notified at 9:41 a.m. Feb. 12 by the Orion Parks & Recreation manager that the women’s bathroom at Friendship Park was vandalized with a permanent marker “by three unknown, young teenage girls who had walked into the building,” the […]

Village of Lake Orion 2020 Master Plan Amendment survey

The Village of Lake Orion 2020 Master Plan Amendment survey is available online at http://lakeorion2020masterplan.konveio.com/welcome The Review will keep the link available on our website until the end of the survey time frame on Oct. 12. The Village of Lake Orion, http://lakeorion.org, and the Downtown Development Authority, http://downtownlakeorion.org, will also have links to the survey. Hardcopies […]

Junior golfers discover more than golf on the course

Junior golfers discover more than golf on the course

By Jim Newell Review Editor On Tuesday mornings during the summer Paint Creek Country Club has a slightly different vibe, a youthful exuberance as the junior golfers take over the course, ripping tee shots and sinking putts. Well, it may not always be fairways and greens, but it’s a lot of fun and the kids […]

LOCS – Unrecognized First Responders

LOCS – Unrecognized First Responders

A first responder typically refers to professionals such as nurses, doctors, police, paramedics, fire fighters and other emergency personnel who are trained to provide rescue or other emergency services in case of crises. We have heralded so many of these champions during the past months as they work tirelessly in the fight against the coronavirus. […]