Lady Dragons’stellar soccer season continues

The Lake Orion girls? varsity soccer team moved up nine spots last week and another five spots this week in ESPN’s Fab 50 National Girls? Soccer poll. The Lady Dragons are currently number 18 in the poll of soccer teams across the United States. In the Michigan Division 1 poll, Lake Orion is number two, […]

Rollin? through LO with Meals on Wheels

I can still remember the faded 1930’s Mickey Mouse tattoo Forrest had on his upper arm he said was inked during his years in the service. I remember Forrest’s love for red and white peppermint candies and his even greater love for Pete, who was not only his dog, but also his best friend. I […]

‘Happily ever after? possible for local store owners

Tired of the normal hustle and bustle, the technology and the stress of 21st century shopping? Nancy Smith, Amy Carrier and Linda Sexton have created a portal back in time right here in downtown Lake Orion. This little shop, located at 20 N. Broadway, is called The Angel, the Witch and the Old Crow. The […]

Hats off to LOHS boys? baseball

The Lake Orion boys? varsity baseball team won against next door opponents Oxford Wildcats in the playoffs, but things went south for the boys with their rematch against Rochester Adams. Saturday morning started off with gnashing of teeth for the Wildcats, with a 16-1 win for the Dragons. While mercy wins are difficult to come […]

Soccer team scores district title

Lake Orion girls? varsity soccer was on fire this week, closing out each game with a shutout. Nothing seems to get past the team. The girls started off the state playoffs against Waterford Kettering with an 8-0 win. The Dragons? scores came from Devon Moore, Taylor Tremonti, Shannon Inglis, Jamie Tasco, Kelsey Galuardi, Julianne Boyle […]

Dog bite led to amputations

Many people picture dying as a white light at the end of a tunnel. Although dying is an unknown territory for the living, we have heard of this light from those who have flat-lined and came back to life. But not for Joe Lintol, Lake Orion resident and 1978 graduate of Lake Orion High School. […]

A Dragon for life

It wasn’t about winning games for Dennis Davis. ‘It’s not the wins. I’ve had over 530 wins; that’s a lot,? said Davis, Lake Orion’s varsity girls? softball coach, who has decided to hang up his hat. Instead, what he has enjoyed the most in 37 years of coaching are the people he’s met and had […]

St. Jude tykes trike to combat cancer

By Monica Drake Review Intern Most non-profit organizations hold marathons to raise money for their specific cause. But St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital came up with a new way to raise money for their foundation. St. Jude holds Trike-a-Thons for day care centers and preschools nationwide. This gives children ages 2-5 the chance to help […]

Relay reminds us about the thorns in a rosy life

I’ve always thought of life like a rose. Sometimes beauty, happiness and strength can only grow from pain, just like the rose has thorns. To me, it was no coincidence that my grandma, Genevieve Drake, loved red roses. She went through so many struggles, but was also the strongest woman I have ever known. She […]

Leader of the pack

Corvettes from 1953 to 2008 lined the lawn at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion. Young and old alike, along with their furry family members, came to ogle at the American-made sports vehicles, which have become a symbol of our culture. All proceeds from the silent auction, which totalled over $5,000, went to the Leader Dogs […]