Past wrestlers who returned to Lake Orion High School on Jan. 11 for a reunion had more than one reason to celebrate, as they watched the varsity team defeat Notre Dame Prep, 47-21. Dragon wrestlers from as far back as 1968 returned for the event. In the varsity match, Lake Orion had winners at 189, […]
The sound of a single drum roll filled the halls of Lake Orion High School last Friday night…for 12 hours and 43 minutes. The LOHS percussion ensemble sought to break the Guinness World Record for the longest group drum roll, and raise some money to purchase new drums at the same time. The record of […]
BY LISA VALENTINE Lake Orion Review Staff Writer You aren’t the only one feeling the chill as the mercury drops this winter. Dogs and cats are affected by the low temperatures too, and should have a watchful eye kept on them during the wintertime, according to the Michigan Humane Society. The Michigan Humane Society stresses […]
An investigation into documents reported stolen from the Orion Township Assessors office was completed Jan 5. No action by the township board or from the Oakland County has materialized because of that investigation. Since September, detectives from the sheriff’s department of have looked into two incidents revolving around the tax exempt status of the Gingellville […]
No matter what their future career choice may be, Lake Orion High School seniors are getting a leg up on the competition through the Career Pathways program and exit presentations that are done like mock job interviews. Every senior must go through a presentation, where they present their high school experience and career pathway choice […]
The Lake Orion High School varsity boys basketball team didn’t take long to get refueled after the long holiday break: The team celebrated a 67-41 victory over Hazel Park on Jan. 4. The Dragons were led in scoring by senior Chris O’Dea, who contributed 16 points and tore down eight rebounds. Freshman Drew Maynard, a […]
Fire investigators are still trying to determine the exact cause of a blaze that nearly destroyed a home on North Long Lake on Jan. 3. The Orion Township Fire Department responded to the homeowner’s 911 call at about 11:30 a.m., and chief Jeff Key said they found the home fully involved in fire when they […]
Upgrade now, and pay less because of a grant, or upgrade later and pay at the township’s expense. That was the choice Orion Township trustees were faced with at their Jan. 3 board meeting, regarding the township’s voting equipment. They opted to upgrade now, so they can benefit from federal grant money, adopting the proof […]
There aren’t many places Becky Goodman said she would be willing to leave Lake Orion for, but when an opportunity recently presented itself in one of them, she couldn’t resist. After serving nearly four years as Lake Orion’s first downtown coordinator, Goodman will say goodbye at the end of January as she moves across the […]
The Lake Orion varsity competitive cheerleading team returns 17 members from last year’s team, which finished fourth at the regional competition and failed to qualify for the state finals. The team hopes to change that this year, welcoming 16 new faces to the varsity squad, and working since the end of the last season in […]