Looking Back

Ten Years Ago April 20, 1994 ~~~Seven ninth graders from Lake Orion will be part of the first class at North Oakland Science, Mathematics, Technology Center this fall. ~~~Ron Swoffer, owner of The Office Stop, has spent 17 years of his life bringing to fruition the ‘Dilly Bookholder? — the better way to hold a […]

Help clean up Oakland Township on May 1

Oakland Township’s 35th ‘Clean Scene? takes place on May 1, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. It’s an opportunity not only to improve the quality of the township, but also a chance to meet other residents. On Saturday, teams, families, scouting troops as well as individual residents will pick up trash bags and collect roadside garbage and debris […]

Open hours still not extended at park

No decision has been made to extend hours of operation at Green’s Park this year. Lake Orion Village Council members on April 12 decided to table a recommendation by their parks and recreation committee to keep the park on M-24 open longer. This latest recommendation included considering hiring a park ranger for the duration of […]

Art-i-Fact

Scripps Middle School students were the main attraction at the Orion Art Center from March 24 through April 8. An exhibit which featured almost 400 pieces were on display, along with paper mache? dragons, clay animals, self portraits and much more. The center was covered with art; even the ceiling had many perspective drawings. SMS […]

No moratorium

Six Lake Orion Village Council members on April 12 decided they didn’t want to pursue any further a temporary moratorium on development in the village. Only Tom Albert said he wanted to continue on. Some areas in the village are currently zoned differently than what the village’s new Master Plan future land use calls for. […]

Hamilton to make name for herself in university’s new golf program

BY LISA VALENTINE Lake Orion Review Staff Writer Lake Orion High School has had its share of standout athletes, but not many of them have come from the school’s varsity golf program, until now. Senior Ashley Hamilton has raised the program to a new level, earning a full-ride scholarship to study at the University of […]

Mike Quinn Golf Classic coming May 8

The 15th annual Mike Quinn Golf Classic will take place on May 8 at Copper Hills Golf Course on Lakeville Road in Oxford, with a 1 p.m. shot gun start. The tournament is a four person scramble or a four person team with a 50 or more handicap. A party will be held at the […]

Fire Call

Monday, April 12 10:32 a.m.-Station #2 responded to an unresponsive woman on Waldon. 11:38 a.m.-A woman at Royal Oak Boring on South Lapeer Road was feeling faint. Station #2 responded. 4:47 p.m.-A person on Bridge had an allergic reaction. Station #1 responded. 6:33 p.m.-A child on Judah had a dog bite. Station #3 responded. Tuesday, […]

Deputy Reports

Monday, April 12, two satellite receivers were stolen from a truck parked at the Modetz Funeral Home on Silverbell Road. A book folder was taken from a vehicle on Eaton Gate Road. A snowmobile was damaged on Fisherman’s Cove. Violation of personal protection order on Lapeer Road. Lost cell phone on Bald Mountain Road. *** […]

LO Police Log

Thursday, April 15, someone heard a loud noise and sparks coming from an alley on North Axford. *** Friday, April 16, Police assisted a motorist at M-24/Atwater. Neighbor trouble on Hauxwell. Harassment occurred on East Jackson. *** Saturday, April 17, a person on Atwater was arrested for driving a vehicle while intoxicated. A person at […]