Netters tie for third

Forget the OAA ? a new rivalry has emerged between the Lake Orion and Mercy High School varsity girls volleyball teams. The Dragons lost to Mercy for the third time already this year and finished tied for third in its own Invitational last Saturday. ‘We did great in pool play, but we were kind of […]

Village candidates vie for position

By Gabriel Ouzounian Review Staff Writer The village elections are right around the corner, and on Sept. 13 the council may look a little different. But everyone should get a chance to argue their case, so The Review posed some questions to the five candidates. 1.) Leading into the election, what are the main issues […]

Oxford steamrolls Orion in football opener

Lake Orion’s football team knew what was coming, but could not stop it. The Oxford Wildcats used their traditional power running game to control the clock, rack up 300 yards on the ground and rip the Dragons, 41-20, in the season opener for both teams. A capacity crowd of some 9,000 watched the blowout, which […]

Local film maker gaining renown

While it may not be Tinsel Town, Lake Orion has its very own movie-maker and he’s in the process of finishing his latest short film – Pucker. Paul Lenzi, whose previous credits include the award winning Dog Gone, a number of commercials and work on broadcast shows like Biggest Loser and Dateline said the short […]

DEQ completes analysis of Eagle Valley expansion

Nearly everything is in place for the expansion of Waste Management’s Eagle Valley Landfill in Orion Township, with the exception of a permit to increase its capacity from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). According to the DEQ, Waste Management has not filed for the final permission process, despite being cleared to do so […]

Thinclads ready to run

It’s late August and time for more than 50 Lake Orion male athletes to start running again. Stan Ford, head coach of the boys cross country team, said while the team is smaller than usual, that is not necessarily bad from a coaching standpoint. Despite the numbers, the team excels in experience. ‘I graduated three […]

Numbers, courts please tennis coach

Eric Bracciano, fourth-year coach of the Lake Orion boys tennis team, has high expectations for this year, given the sheer number of athletes at tryouts. A total of 33 players came out for high school tennis – a large number according to Bracciano ? with 16 on varsity and the rest on the J.V. team. […]

Dragons prepare for 2011 gridiron

Nearly nine months have passed since the Lake Orion varsity football team triumphed over Plymouth to become the 2010 MHSAA Division 1 State Champions. It’s time to start thinking Dragon football again. Despite a mostly intact roster of four-year players, coach Chris Bell is modest about the team’s ability. He and his veteran coaching staff […]

Multi-sport athletes make the grade on and off the field

The world of high school sports can be a confusing for young athletes, especially those who may enjoy playing more than one. While some coaches think an athlete needs to focus on one sport in high school, Lake Orion’s head football coach, Chris Bell, could not disagree more. ‘The dilemma at Lake Orion now is […]

L/S Pharmacy ‘happily? open for customers

Despite rumors of its closing, L/S Pharmacy is still ‘happily open.? ‘Our service, our prices and the way we treat our customers make us different,? said Co-owner Luke Awdish. ‘Since we’re an independent establishment, we treat our customers more than just a number in line. They get faster service, more courteous service, and I think […]

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