As a professional actor, Lenny Daniel’s travels have taken him around the world. But this 1985 Lake Orion High School grad knows where his roots are. ‘It’s great coming through Detroit and seeing the family,? Daniel said. Daniel will be performing in the musical Chicago at the Max Fisher Theatre in Detroit, Feb. 14-March 5. […]
As a breast cancer survivor, Orion Township Clerk Jill Bastian knows just how important research can be. As a knitter, she’ll also get a chance to work on her art for that great cause at the Second Annual Fiber Art Show, sponsored by Heritage Spinning & Weaving in Lake Orion. The show is going on […]
A coca-cola sign, aimed at attracting customers and covering an unsightly air conditioning unit at Ed’s Broadway Gift and Costume shop in downtown Lake Orion, has gone missing. The round sign was taken sometime on the evening of Jan. 30th outside of the store, located at the corner of Broadway and Flint Streets. The sign […]
Oakview Middle School students heard their new fight song, and met a new mascot, at a pep assembly on Jan. 27. The assembly was the culmination of the school’s spirit week. A new costume for the school mascot, a dog named Homer, was unveiled, as was Homer’s new adult-sized Dragon companion. The new Dragon mascot […]
In 41 years of wrestling, Lake Orion High School has had 15 grapplers reach the 100-win plateau in their high school careers. At least two, and possibly three wrestlers, will be added to that list when the this season is in the books. Ian Rocheleau and Shane Tobin have already hit the century mark, and […]
The Dragons needed every bit of five sets to get by a feisty North Farmington squad on Feb. 2. After winning the first two sets with relative ease (25-12 and 25-18), LO hit a stumbling block losing back to back sets (24-26 in each). That set up an exciting fifth set that saw the Dragons […]
Oak Park had won 29 straight OAA III contests before falling to Farmington Hills Harrison on Jan. 31. Drew Maynard and the host Dragons sent Oak Park’s losing streak to two games on Feb. 3, with 79-56 shellacking. The victory vaulted the Dragons into first place in the league with another big game looming. Things […]
Three Lake Orion High School athletes signed letters of intent on Feb. 1. Football players Scott Avery and Joe Nowicki and golfer Dave Kurtz will continue their athletic endeavors in college. ‘This is a big day,? said assistant principal and head football coach Chris Bell. ‘We’re proud of all of our athletes.? ‘They now represent […]
To most, the idea of participating in a spelling bee might sound just a bit nerve-wracking. But 24 Webber Elementary fifth graders were able to overcome those nerves and put on a thrilling show at the school’s spelling bee on Jan. 27. The winner was Sean Brady, who correctly spelled permanent to win the competition. […]
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has approved the purchase of 63 acres of land in Orion Township. The recommendation of the $1.83 million purchase was reported in The Review on Jan. 11. ‘It’s going to be a great addition to the state park,? said Paul Yauk from the DNR’s Parks and Recreation division. ‘It’s […]