Hon. Mike Rogers
Of Michigan
In The House Of
Representatives
Friday; December 8, 2006
Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the accomplishments of the Lake Orion Review newspaper on the occasion of its 125th anniversary of service to the Oakland County community of Lake Orion, Michigan. The Lake Orion Review is also the oldest surviving business in Lake Orion.
The Review was established on December 24, 1881, known simply as the Orion Review with the original slogan: ‘Independent in Everything- Neutral in Nothing.?
At that time, the community was home to only 400 citizens. Today, the Review circulates to about 3,500 readers and the community continues to grow and prosper, with numerous new businesses and families calling Lake Orion home.
The-weekly newspaper was originally published by John Neal, Joseph Patterson and Frank Sutton, in the rear of Lou Warner’s store on North Broadway Street. When hard times hit during the Great Depression, the newspaper’s demise seemed written on the wall.
Apparently someone erased the premature obituary, because today the Lake Orion Review, published by Sherman Publications, is regarded as a beacon and trusted friend of the community. The Review has received multiple honors from the Michigan Press Association over the years, and enjoys a positive relationship with its readers and local news sources. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Lake Orion Review on its 125th anniversary and congratulating the staff for its continuing dedication to integrity, fairness and balanced news coverage for the community and its people. They are truly deserving of our respect and admiration.