James Newell

2 weeks ago | northwestbylines.co.uk | James Newell

In the 2016 Brexit referendum, a slightly larger proportion (53.7%) of voters in the north-west chose “Leave” as compared to the national average (51.9%). While Tory leader Kemi Badenoch described the agreement reached at the EU-UK summit on Monday 19th May as a “surrender”, implying that it undermined the principles of Brexit , I want to argue that actually, Leave voters worried about loss of sovereignty are likely to welcome this deal.

3 weeks ago | lakeorionreview.com | James Newell

‘It’s open season on Lake Orion students,’ threat claimedOAKLAND COUNTY – A Pontiac teen who was arrested three months ago on the grounds of Lake Orion High School while in possession of a machete and knives is in custody for allegedly making a threat May 15 against a student at the school, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said on Friday.

3 weeks ago | lakeorionreview.com | James Newell

Gone to soon, Gerald  “Jerry” Homer Hight, Age 53,  May 10, 2025.  Lifetime resident of Lake Orion.  The son of the late Gerald “Jerry” Hight and the late Mary Goffer (nee Mary Bradshaw) and stepson of Clifford Goffar.  Brother of Edward (Jucineia) Stone, Laura Amedure, Sherri Hight-Bono (Jeffery Bono), step-brother of Clifford Goffar Jr. (Linda Goffar).

1 month ago | lakeorionreview.com | James Newell

Richard J. Sorgi, Sr., 89Richard J. Sorgi, Sr. of Pontiac, formerly of Lake Orion passed away on April 15, 2025. He was 89 years old. Richard is the loving father of Richard (Patti) Sorgi, Jr., John Sorgi, Angela Sorgi and Linda Gunthner; loving grandfather of Cristina, Rich III, Johnella, Erin, Evan, Dominique and Carnell; loving great-grandfather of Kamari, Richard IV, Faith Ann, Evalise, Vincent, Jeremiah, Jordan, Kamyah, Juelz and Bella; and dear brother of Angelo Sorgi.

2 months ago | lakeorionreview.com | James Newell

* * * * * NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING * * * * *The Charter Township of Orion Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 14,2025, at 7:00 pm at the Orion Township Municipal Complex, 2323 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan48360, on the following matter:AB-2025-06, Michelle Hopkins, 695 King Cir., 09-10-283-021The Petitioner is seeking 1 variance from Zoning Ordinance #78 – Zoned R-31. A 9-ft. side yard setback variance for a 6-ft. fence to be 1-ft.