Lake Orion High School DECA found success at the state competition on March 16-18. The event was held at the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn. According to DECA advisor and marketing teacher Julia Dalrymple, the students who competed at the state level had to first qualify at the district competition that was held in January. Over […]
Fourth graders at Stadium Elementary presented the musical Fussin? An? A-Feudin? last week. Since mid-January, the students have been rehearsing their lines, building sets and practicing dance moves and songs. ‘The students at Stadium Drive study the arts throughout their entire elementary school experience,? said theatre arts specialist Karey Hart. ‘When in art, dance, theatre, […]
When Rev. C. Michael Vershaeve started his first paying job cutting the grass at St. Joseph Catholic Church as a 16-year-old, he didn’t realize he would be back many years later and celebrating a milestone in his life, too. Vershaeve, or Father Mike as he is known at St. Joe’s, celebrated his 30th anniversary of […]
Kim Korona, of the Michigan Humane Society, gave a presentation to Waldon Middle School students last week highlighting the importance of properly taking care of a pet. Counselor Barb Hoffman belongs to a rescue group and took the initiative to plan the presentation that was open to sixth to eighth graders. ‘I think kids should […]
A South Carolina man with ties to Lake Orion will be extradited back to Michigan as soon as possible, Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh said. In a joint statement issued by the Lake Orion Police Department and Attorney General Mike Cox’s office last Wednesday, Reginald Brown of Charleston, SC was arrested and is facing […]
The Lake Orion School Board released a proposed budget reduction plan for the 2007-2008 school year last week. While budget discussions are occurring at the state level, local districts still have not been informed of what monetary cuts to expect for next year. As reported earlier this month in The Review, the district could be […]
Lake Orion residents are not the only ones to see the benefit of preserving the Howarth schoolhouse, as the Orion Historical Society’s project has been selected as one of 10 finalists for an additional grant through The History Channel Save Our History grant program. ‘I think being selected in this group of 10 is a […]
With Michigan’s history of ever-changing weather, it is important for residents to know what to do in the face of inclement weather. In order to raise awareness, Gov. Jennifer Granholm has announced that March 25-31 will be severe weather week in the state of Michigan. Last year, Michigan experienced 10 tornados and numerous thunderstorms, during […]
When David Schmidt graduated from Lake Orion High School in 2004, he knew what the next step in his life was going to be. ‘I had always wanted to be in the military, even as a little kid,? said Schmidt. ‘As I got a little older, I started looking at which service I wanted to […]
The Village of Lake Orion held its Annual Appreciation Dinner last Thursday. Members of law enforcement, various committees and councils were on hand to recognize those individuals whose sacrifices and dedication make the village a better place to live and work. Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh recognized numerous officers for their continued efforts in […]