Wrestlers have a tough season

A new season is here and with it comes another chance for the wrestling team to shine. Coach Corey Kuzinski said he is excited about his team’s potential. The team graduated only four seniors, many top performers area returning and the team has a new crop of promising underclassmen they will now rely on to […]

Emergency personnel get new radios

By Gabriel Ouzounian Review Co-Editor Orion Township just got a little safer. Thanks to the introduction of a new type of radio system, named 800 Opensky, fire, medical and police officials will now have a greater degree of control over who they communicate with inside and outside the township. Previously, if Orion Township interacted with […]

Orion falls in state semifinal

Two great teams took to the field at Troy Athens High School last Saturday to play their hearts out, but only one would leave with a ticket to the state finals. Orion would not be that team, falling in the state semifinals, 34-27 to Detroit Cass Tech. The game saw Orion’s characteristically strong running game […]

Orion has solid, young team

The NHL player lockout is keeping Detroit Red Wing fans from their favorite sport, but Orion fans will soon have an outlet for their hockey cravings. The Dragons are ready to take to the ice and will begin with an invitational tournament on Friday in Novi. Preceding that, the team played the Canton Chiefs in […]

Playoff run increase basketball interest

It turns out that when a team does well, everyone wants in. That’s the case for the Dragons varsity basketball team, which had 26 kids try out for the 2012 team. In the 2010 season the team had just three wins. Last season, with 17 kids on the team, the squad went further into the […]

Honoring those who served

Hundreds gathered at the Lake Orion Veterans Memorial on Saturday to give their thanks to the soldiers that fought and died for their country. Here, Young Marine Josh Bogusslawski holds on to the flag during the ceremony.

Dragons claim regional title; semifinals up next

It was a battle of passing versus rushing, but in the end, Orion’s defense was too much to overcome on Friday and the Dragons felled Macomb Dakota, 51-35. The victory pits Orion against defending state champions, Detroit Cass Tech, in the state semifinals this weekend. The game is at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Troy […]

Coach Ford wins Coach of the Year

Runners across Orion know how committed high school track coach Stan Ford is to his team, his position and his activity. Now, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) can be grouped with his supporters. Ford, who is in his 31st year of coaching at Lake Orion High School, is 2012’s Coach of the Year […]

Improvement starts when you do

About a year ago, I started sharing my thoughts with you, Orion, here in this column and I have to say it’s been a blast. The responses I get are often insightful and usually flattering (which contrary to popular belief does get you places.) But I wanted to take a moment and go back to […]