The Lake Orion boys swimming and diving team started out the week on a positive note, defeating Troy Athens, 98-88 at home on Jan. 18, before losing to Birmingham Groves, also at home, on Jan. 20, 114-72. Against Athens, the Dragons had dominated 11 events, with the 200 medley relay team of David Brown, Pat […]
He could have been a contestant on the new show ‘Wickedly Perfect,? but after having seen the domestic reality show’s debut, Brad Jacobsen said he isn’t sorry he didn’t make the cut. ‘I couldn’t talk about it when I was trying out, because the whole process is very secretive,? said Jacobsen, Oxford Township resident and […]
Alisa Harding isn’t one to let grass grow under her feet. When the 18-year-old Lake Orion resident isn’t in the classroom at Lake Orion High School, she is playing basketball, soccer, hockey, running track and field, bowling, swimming and snowshoeing, all with the Special Olympics program. Her talents in snowshoe will take her to the […]
He could have been a contestant on the new show ‘Wickedly Perfect,? but after having seen the domestic reality show’s debut, Brad Jacobsen said he isn’t sorry he didn’t make the cut. ‘I couldn’t talk about it when I was trying out, because the whole process is very secretive,? said Jacobsen, owner of Jacobsen’s Flowers […]
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 […]