Lake Orion Review

Established in 1881, The Lake Orion Review has been a reliable source of local news for over a century. Serving both the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township, it is the oldest and most respected publication in the area.

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Lake Orion Village Council approves 2025-26 DDA budget

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

Administration to seek legal opinion on budget, TIF projectionsBy Joseph GoralStaff [email protected] ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved the Downtown Development Authority’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget on May 27 in a 5-2 vote. Village Council President Teresa Rutt and Council Member Carl Cyrowski cast the nay votes.
School district approves $335,624 in bid awards

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

By Joseph GoralStaff [email protected] ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved $335,624 in bid awards during a work session on May 28. The total was made up of two awards, the first totaling $234,574 for audio and visual systems, public address systems and clocks equipment at Lake Orion High School, Paint Creek Elementary, the administration building and the CERC building.
Community unites for veterans at 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Classic

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

Participants raise funds, honor veterans at Bald Mountain Shooting RangeORION TWP. — On May 16, more than 150 participants turned out for the 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Classic at Bald Mountain Shooting Range in support of the Veterans Tribute of Oakland Township (VTOT).
June 7: Abigail’s Pride in the Park

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

By Shelby [email protected] Twp. — From 4-8 p.m., on June 7, Abigail’s Pride will host their fourth annual event, Pride in the Park, at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. “The event will be at the same venue as last year and we are super pumped about it,” said Abigail’s Pride founder Abigail Rowe.
lake orion high school Senior of the week: Salvador Barba

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

Parent(s): Salvador Barba, Christina BarbaGrade: 12GPA: 3.886Favorite subject(s): Honors anatomyExtracurricular activities: Indoor drum lineHobbies/Interests: Playing the drum setPlans after graduation: I plan to go to Oakland University for pre-physical therapy. What Salvador is proudest of: Being accepted into a world class drum and bugle corps. How Salvador contributes: I try my best to personally impact the people around me. I try to be a reliable and compassionate person to everyone I can.
Lake Orion Village Council approves three events starting in July

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

Fireworks scheduled for July 5By Joseph GoralStaff [email protected] ORION — Lake Orion’s village council approved three events during their regular meeting on May 27. Lake Orion’s Live Gazebo Concert Series will take place from 6:30-8 p.m. every Wednesday starting July 9 at the gazebo in Children’s Park, 201 S Broadway St. A concert lineup was not provided in village documents, but can be found on page 2 of this newspaper.
Village Council approves 4% raises for non-union employees

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

By Joseph GoralStaff [email protected] ORION — Lake Orion’s Village Council approved 4% raises for administrative officer and non-union employees on May 27 to keep non-union employees on pace with collective bargaining agreements for union employees.
LOHS Television Production Workshop ‘Heart of a Dragon’ Scholarship awarded in memory of Ted Swietlik

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School 2025 graduates Austin Azarovitz and Bria Bailey were awarded the Television Production Workshop “Heart of a Dragon” Memorial Scholarship. Ted Swietlik, a 2014 graduate of LOHS, was a two-year member of Television Production Workshop (TPW) at the high school and participated in many of the broadcasting classes. He spent a lot of his time in the TPW studio and classroom as he pursued his dream of being a sports broadcaster.
Lake Orion varsity softball wins district championship

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

By Wendi Reardon PriceStaff [email protected] — The Dragons excitedly claimed the MHSAA Division 1 Softball District 31 championship at Oxford High School on May 31. “It was our second goal,” said Joe Woityra, head coach, after Lake Orion defeated Clarkston in the district championship, 8-2. “Winning the league was the first goal. This was our second goal. Our next goal is to try to make it to Lansing again. “We played great,” he added. “We pitched wonderful today.
Orion.Events summer concerts

4 days ago | lakeorionreview.com | Joseph Goral

The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on May 30 to celebrate the season opening of the Orion.Events summer concerts at Wildwood Amphitheater. The ribbon cutting was in conjunction with a ribbon cutting for the Lake Orion Fireworks Foundation (LOFF) 2025 fundraising efforts. Orion.Events is the concert promoter/organizer for the summer concerts at Wildwood and supports the LOFF, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to organizing and funding fireworks for the Lake Orion community.