Notes

I’m still reading Entertainment Weekly — a magazine that started out coming to my house free for eight weeks. I think it was about four years ago. I know I mentioned this once before, but it’s worth revisiting because there’s other similar business practices out there. The magazine came into my life while I was […]

From the Lake Orion Review Archives

Ten Years Ago Jan. 20, 1993 ~~~A state engineer doesn’t think Bellevue Bridge is in bad shape. He turned down a request by village officials for emergency funding under the Critical Bridge Program so it can be repaired. ~~~LOHS senior Stacey Sanna is one of 10 finalists in Channel One’s search for a student reporter. […]

Kalso engaged to Holland man

Rick and Patty Kalso of Lake Orion announce the engagement of their daughter Nicole Kalso to Ryan Grinwis. He is the son of Larry and Priscilla Grinwis of Holland. The bride-to-be is a 1995 graduate of Lake Orion High School and a 1999 graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in Public Relations. She […]

Pine Tree 5th graders raising $$ for Toronto trip

Pine Tree Elementary’s PTO is hosting a fundraiser at the Lake Orion Burger King (M-24, south of Kmart) on Jan. 23, 5-8 p.m. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards Pine Tree’s fifth grade class trip to Toronto. Although donations are always welcome, they aren’t necessary. Patrons inside and at the drive-through window of the […]

From The Lake Orion Review

Monday, Jan. 13, a vehicle was damaged at Master Radiator Services on Clarkston Road. A Rochester man was arrested on a warrant on Joslyn Road. Someone shot at a window in the office at Indian Lake Apartments on Lapeer Road. Harassing phone calls on Brookside. A vehicle was damaged at Orion Family Practice on Lapeer. […]

Cub Scouts pick up the slack

A small group of fifth grade Cub Scouts undertook an enormous task early in December. Mike Moeller, Bryan Proctor, Will Sheridan and Nick Wrobel set out to collect 500 toys for underprivileged children. These boys, along with their leader, make up the Flaming Cobras Den of Cub Scout Pack #138. They’ve conducted a toy drive […]

Griefshare helps folks move on with their lives

BY LISA VALENTINE Lake Orion Review Staff Writer The average person might not know the difference between grieving the loss of a loved one and mourning the loss of one, but that’s why the GriefShare recovery support group is there. Part of the nationwide GriefShare network, the group meets at Lake Orion’s Good Shepherd Lutheran […]

Grant helps NOTA land new bus

A new vehicle joined the North Oakland Transportation Authority’s (NOTA) fleet of five vans last Wednesday and it’s unlike anything the organization currently has on the road. A 21-foot Community Transit Bus featuring 11 passenger seats, two wheelchair lock-downs and an electronic wheelchair lift is the new “flagship of the NOTA fleet,” according to authority […]

Grapplers fizzle on mat

The wins haven’t come easy for the Lake Orion High School varsity wrestling team this season. On Jan. 14, the Dragons hosted a tri-meet with Catholic Central and Waterford Mott High Schools. Lake Orion dropped to Mott, 48-27. Lake Orion’s TJ DeGeorge defeated Joe Lawson 16-3 in the 125-pound match, while teammate Michael Carroll was […]

Sports Briefs

Netters drop to Kimball team The Lake Orion High School varsity volleyball team were handed two losses at the hands of the Royal Oak Kimball team on Jan. 13. Kimball beat Lake Orion in two games, 15-13 and 15-8. For Lake Orion, Stephanie Keteyian had eight kills, while Lindsey Randazzo had six service points and […]