Being newly married to his high school sweetheart and unable to find a job in the early 1980’s, Lake Orion native Daniel Choike, decided to join the United States Marine Corps, little did he know he would be in the Marine Corp for 30 years. On May 18 Choike relinquished his duties and retired with […]
Like last year, the Lake Orion Fireworks Association (LOFA) is hoping to make this year’s celebration of Independence start and end with a boom, on June 30 but they need your support. The LOFA is once again selling 2,000 raffle tickets and offering 20 cash prize payouts ranging from $10,000 to $50 each. Tickets can […]
Did you know the probability of developing breast cancer for women is one in eight? According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women today, after lung cancer. Even though it is far less common than in women, it is possible for men to develop breast […]
Fern Schultz, 91, celebrated a dream come true Oct. 18. After 31 years of waiting, Schultz cut the ribbon on a new senior center in Clintonwood Park. ‘This is wonderful. They have done such wonderful, wonderful work in record time, of course it took us 31 years to get it, but once it got started […]
In 1907 First Missionary Church was a mission in downtown Pontiac, started by six ladies as an out reach ministry of the Mennonite Brethren Christ denomination. 100 years later the church still has a thriving congregation. On Oct. 28 the church will have its Centennial celebration from 10 a.m. – noon. Pastor Bud Freed said […]
By Trevor Keiser Review Co-Editor While driving past Friendship Park on April 15, just a day after his friend and teammate Joseph Cooper Salsberry (Cooper) collapsed and passed away during warm-ups, Casey Stironek looked at his mom and said ‘wouldn’t it be special if we could get that field named Salsberry field?? That got the […]
If you’re looking for fresh flowers, fresh organic produce, or even some fresh made sweet treats, than get down to the Lake Orion Farmers Market which opens today from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. next to the Children’s Park in downtown Lake Orion. ‘We have a fair number of new vendors this year,? said Farmers […]
After winning four Stanley Cups, being a seven time Norris Trophy Winner, a 12 time All Star and after being arguably one of the best defensman of all time, not only in Detroit Red Wing history, but in the entire National Hockey League, Nicholas Lidstrom officially stepped down after 20 years on Detroit Ice. Lidstrom’s […]
The gridiron gang of Clarkston High has officially earned bragging rights, after they defeated arch-rival Lake Orion Dragons 21-19, and earned the OAA Red Division league title with an undefeated 8-0 record. ‘Typical Clarkston-Orion game. They were pretty banged up but they did a great job of putting their game plan together. It was a […]
The Clarkston Community Historical Society will host its first antique auction at Independence Township Library’s meeting room on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. ‘It should be a fun evening, even if people don’t buy anything; it should be fun to come to,? said Toni Smith, Heritage Museum director. Auction items include a child’s sled, […]