Bond election signs illegal

By Laura Colvin Review editor The signs are simple: ‘Orion Schools Bond Feb. 22. Vote No.? A little too simple, in fact. The signs are illegal. That’s the word from Oakland County Elections Director Joe Rozell, who said all campaign signs, whether for a ballot issue – such as the upcoming Lake Orion Community Schools? […]

‘From the moment she got here, she was a Dragon?

If everything goes according to plan, Marion Ginopolis will stay at the helm of Lake Orion Community Schools for the next two years. The board was in unanimous agreement and – judging by the applause – so was the audience at last week’s meeting of the district’s board of education. The tentative decision rose from […]

Dragon on the Ice Gala set for March 12

Warming up winter with the success of last summer’s Dragon on the Lake Festival, the Orion Art Center announces its annual gala fund-raiser, now called Dragon on the Ice. The event is set for on Saturday, March 12, and takes place at the historic Addison Oaks Ballroom. Formerly known as the Snowflake Ball, Dragon on […]

Technology: A students’ perspective

Rawley Van Fossen plans to vote in the Feb. 22 school bond election, and unequivocally says he’ll vote ‘yes.? ‘When I meet people who say ‘no,? I want to say ‘Come to my yearbook class,?? said the 18-year-old Lake Orion High School senior. ?’Sit down and try to log onto my computer.?? According to Van […]

LOHS Challange Day nixed

Adults and students who put off participating in Lake Orion High School’s 2010 Challenge Day with thoughts of ‘I’ll do it next year? won’t get that chance. Not in 2011, anyway. The Review recently published information about the event, but according to Michele Novak, LOHS guidance counselor and substance abuse prevention advisor, Challenge Day was […]

Voters say ‘no’

By Laura Colvin Review editor Brian Clarkston lives on Clarkston Road in Clarkston, but he’s no Clarkston wolf. One of about 5,000 registered voters who live outside Orion’s municipal boundaries but within the Lake Orion Community School district, the 2007 LOHS grad made sure he got to the polls Tuesday. ‘I voted ‘yes,?? said Clarkston, […]

Bank robber wields fake bomb, nabs cash

By Laura Colvin Review editor A 40-year-old man who allegedly used a fake explosive device to rob an Orion Township bank got away with an undisclosed amount of cash earlier this week, but his freedom was short lived. That’s the word from Det. Jeff DeVita of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Orion Township substation, who […]

Group gears up for talent showcase

Folks came from all across the Lake Orion area Saturday to prove a point to a panel of six judges: Lake Orion’s Got Talent. Auditions for the upcoming fund-raiser — aptly dubbed ‘Lake Orion’s Got Talent,? took place Saturday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. After all was said and done, judges took on the task […]

The future of funding

One thing was certain as school board members took their first official look at Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget proposal: Lake Orion Community Schools is facing a busload of questions and no easy answers. The board last met Feb. 23 ? in the wake of a failed Feb. 22 bond proposal ? and heard speculation about […]

Youth nominations due by March 18

Know a local young person who goes above and beyond in service to the community? The Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA) is accepting nominations for its 18th annual Youth Recognition Awards, scheduled for April 28 in the Lake Orion High School Performing Arts Center. The awards, said Tom Swieboda, youth assistance caseworker, pay special tribute […]