Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The big ol? totem pole is the highest in the village, other than the pole behind the old Elizabeth Street High School (which looks a lot cleaner). Somebody in the planning department missed that design. The suggestion by Doug Dendel is a little late in coming. About two + years ago, I suggested […]

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, First let me say that I have been a resident and subscriber to The Lake Orion Review since 1981. I couldn’t live without the local news! I know that the paper has received a lot of criticism from new residents who want the paper to become something else. And the paper has made […]

Potluck dinner for Historical Society

The Northeast Oakland Historical Society will host its annual Spring Pot Luck Dinner and Program on Tuesday, May 25 at Christ the King Church. Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. This year’s program will feature a presentation by Ron Rolando, of Leonard, about the McKinney Hall Indians, the Native […]

Library, parks and rec. candidates file

Six candidates filed for six seats last week on the non-partisan Oxford Public Library Board of Trustees. Incumbents Duan Salswedel, Irene Schaible and Donald Lovell are seeking re-election. Newcomers Thomas Offer, Kathleen Hoeflein and Doris Stilwell are seeking the three remaining seats. The library board’s elections will take place in November. Six candidates filed for […]

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, The members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan ? Orion/Oxford Club would like to offer our sincere thanks to the members of the Lake Orion Rotary Club for their ‘Gloves for Good? Campaign. We received over 250 pairs of gloves to help keep our members warm on their way to school […]

Letters to the Editor

Well, Al, I read your letter.? Apparently you need to read ‘What Every Michigan Bicyclist Should Know? a little more carefully.? My letter was out of concern for our local bicyclists, because someone is going to get hurt.’You call it throwing stones. I call it COMMON SENSE. Let’s start from the beginning, shall we?’You state […]

Mental Health Awareness Event May 22

Training and Treatment Innovations (TTI) and Clubhouse Inspirations (CHI) are holding an open house on Saturday, May 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. This Mental Health Awareness Open House is being held to raise awareness, educate and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. The theme for this event is ‘Kick the Bucket on Stigma.? […]

Holly Jolly Folly just weeks away

As Citizen of the Year, Dr. Joe Mastromatteo will be honored at this year’s Holly Jolly Folly — and you can be there, too! The fifth annual event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at Golling Pontiac in Lake Orion. This festive holiday event will offer dinner and beverages, door prizes, entertainment […]

St. Mary’s dedicates new fellowship hall

St. Mary’s-in-the-Hills Episcopal Church has a rich history in Orion Township. But a celebration earlier this month was in honor of something new. On Nov. 4, The Right Reverend Wendell N. Gibbs Jr., the Episcopal Bishop of Michigan, came to St. Mary’s to confer baptism and confirmation, and to dedicate the fellowship hall, recently added […]

Rock band come together to celebrate the life of LOHS Alumnus Kyle Brett

Kyle Brett, a 2007 Lake Orion High School graduate, always lived his life to the fullest and made a positive difference in the lives of anyone who came in contact with him. Kyle’s extreme love of family, friends, his motorcycle, the outdoors, and music allowed him to be the caring and charming individual that he […]