Downtown Development Authority Director Lois Golden said it’s not too late for local children to send a letter off to Santa Claus, and still get a return letter from him before Christmas. She said the little ones may drop off their letters in the Santa post box at the front of the DDA offices at […]
With the hustle and bustle of the holidays keeping us preoccupied, let’s not forget about the men and women serving in uniform in places like Iraq, Afghanistan and countless other duty stations around the world. The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for parents, spouses, grandparents, brothers, sisters and friends of our servicemen and […]
Gene Carlson says investing in his own community is a wise business decision — while being potentially lucrative. When many communities across the state continue to struggle in today’s economy, Carlson, a local real estate investor, believes the future is bright for downtown Lake Orion. As evidence, he is currently in the process of renovating […]
If you’ve been seeking something out of the ordinary for that young individualist on your holiday shopping list, a visit to Little Monsters could end your search. Christine McKenna, co-owner of the specialty shop at 15 E. Flint St. downtown, says the store caters to youngsters whose interests extend beyond the mainstream. ‘We feature specialty […]
Dozens of local law enforcement officers and emergency personnel gathered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving officials and political leaders Nov. 28, to salute two decades of MADD’s efforts to eliminate drunk driving. The ceremony at Olde World Canterbury Village represented the kickoff of the 2006 ‘Tie One On? campaign aimed at educating the public about […]
A 24-year-old Oxford Township woman was killed and a 17-year-old Lake Orion youth seriously injured around 1:14 a.m. Saturday in a collision on M-24, north of Brown Road. Oakland County Sheriff deputies report that Sherry Burke, 24, died when her 2005 Ford Focus collided with a 1996 Ford Explorer driven by the Lake Orion resident. […]
It may not have the looks or sophistication of the infamous robot ‘Gort,? but the Lego robot built by a team of St. Joseph School elementary students has the makings of science reality rather than science fiction. In the late 1950s, Gort, the shiny robot with the rotating eye, brought the world to its knees […]
By any measure, an anniversary of 125 years represents a significant milestone. For a newspaper like the Lake Orion Review, it means that tens of thousands of readers have turned to these pages for their news and information over the years. During that time, countless local residents have come and gone. Many of them shared […]
Last Saturday morning began like any other for Flint Street residents Amelia and Guadalupe DelReal. Amelia rose before 5 a.m. to spend her customary hour in prayer before beginning her daily chores. Guadalupe was up early too, and was about to make his regular walk downtown to pick up a newspaper, when he noticed something […]
The Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority hosted a special ribbon cutting celebration Friday, honoring 12 businesses that have either moved into reinvested in the downtown district. The DDA celebration began with a business neighbors meeting and light refreshments at the organization’s office at 51 North Broadway. Dick Hasberger, DDA Board and Economic Development Committee member, […]