The Dragons got off to a good start in OAA II action last Friday night, racing out to a big early lead and holding off host Rochester 58-50. Drew Maynard scored 28 points, along with 11 rebounds and four blocks, to lead Lake Orion. ‘We had a great first half,? Coach Jim Manzo said. ‘We […]
Though preserving their status as the top team in the OAA II remains the top priority for Lake Orion Hockey Coach Pat Cherry, he was pleased with how his team responded to two non-league games last week. The Dragons won a pair of home contests, first shutting out Waterford Mott, 4-0, on Jan. 4, then […]
A recent veto of Senate Bill 248 by Gov. Jennifer Granholm may have ended a battle, but some elected officials in Orion Township believe the veto did not end the fight. Granholm vetoed the bill, which would have given more local control in the setting of speed limits on gravel roads, because of the bill’s […]
As promised in last week’s issue (‘The countdown begins?), here they are, The Review’s six biggest stories from the past year. Keep reading the paper to find out which stories in 2007 will make the cut this time next year… 6. The GCC closes In April, a Michigan Tax Tribunal ruled that the Gingellville Community […]
Last week, we looked at some of the top performers from 2006. Now it’s time to look ahead. Many of these Lake Orion athletes have already made names for themselves, but look for them to really shine in 2007. *Note: Those that made last week’s list of top performers in 2006 were not eligible for […]
From an election to the struggling economy to the Tigers? run to the World Series, there were many big stories across the state this year, but what made the biggest headlines here in Orion? Over the next two weeks, The Review will look back at the biggest 12 stories of the year. For a look […]
The township will continue to get its dispatching service from the village after Jan. 1, but that doesn’t mean the issue is resolved. After getting a list providing rationale for an over $20,000 increase in dispatch services from the village, Fire Chief Jeff Key was back in front of the township board on Dec. 18. […]
Action last week by the Orion Township Board of Trustees could put an end to the ongoing marina issue on Pine Island. But Township Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk, was not so optomistic when he saw the marina item on the Dec. 18 agenda. ‘I was concerned that this was brought back to the board in the […]
A bill that many, including Township Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk, expected the governor to sign regarding gravel road speed limits was vetoed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm on Friday evening. The governor said the rewritten bill, Senate Bill 248, was unconstitutional because it was being changed from its original purpose. The bill’s original purpose addressed license plates. […]
A showdown for first place in the OAA II turned into a shootout, as the Dragons rallied for a third period lead, only to ultimately settle for a 6-all tie at home against Troy on Dec. 21. The Dragons had given up just six goals in their first six league games, which included two shutouts. […]