Leonard Village Planning Commission

Village of Leonard Planning Commission The Leonard Village Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 7, 2005, at Rowland Hall, 23 E. Elmwood, at 7:00 P.M. The purpose is to consider rezoning parcels 05-10-278-013/05-10-278-004 from R-2, Residential to C-1, Village Commercial. The property is located at the corner of E. Elmwood (north […]

Oxford Village

WATER QUALITY DATA Each year, the Village of Oxford is required to sample the drinking water for various contaminants. The state allows us to monitor for certain contaminants less than annually because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to change frequently. The Village of Oxford had no violations for 2004. The Village of […]

Oxford Township

N O T I C E PUBLIC HEARING CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD PLANNING COMMISSION PROPOSED MASTER PLAN and ROADS MASTER PLAN Notice is herby given that the Charter Township of Oxford Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, July 14, 2005, beginning at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, […]

My Way

In last week’s column, I vented my displeasure with the husband of the Oxford Village Council President being awarded a three-year, $38,485 computer maintenance contract with the village on June 14. I believe it’s wrong for Tracy Miller and his company Next Generation Computers, Inc. to do business with the village while his wife, Renee […]

Family, friends & fun at Centennial Park

There aren’t many places left in the world where you can see a free concert every week. That’s why Oxford area residents are fortunate to have Concerts in Centennial Park every Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. Family and friends can mingle in an atmosphere of community and fun while enjoying a wide variety of […]

Waxing on the past

It was an enjoyable reading about the past 75 years in Clarkston in the anniversary issue of The Clarkston News. It brought back many memories of our time there from 1960-1990. Perhaps some of the ‘old timers? still remember when: ? The Max Brook building was Bob’s Hardware owned and operated by Bob and Gerry […]

Youth soccer booming

The Clarkston Select Soccer Club (CSSC) is a competitive youth soccer club, home-based in the Clarkston area, which promotes player development for both boys and girls, ages eight through 17. Re-established in 2002, the mission of the CSSC is ‘to provide a learning environment for Clarkston area youth soccer players who seek a more competitive […]

Whoops…

Due to some miscommunication (that means no one is taking the blame for this one), The Jubilee special that the teaser on the front page of the June 22 Orion Review said was in the paper — isn’t. But we do promise you it will be part of the Orion Review next Wednesday, unless of […]

Just call him ‘deputy? dog

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department Orion Substation recently welcomed a new member to their law enforcement family: Terry, a 2-year-old German Shepherd. Terry will be handled by OCSD Deputy Dan Harold (pictured), and is trained in narcotics tracking and handler protection. Terry is the first dog to work out of the OCSD Orion Sub.

Fireworks funding falls short: Another breakfast planned

Last year, the Lake Orion Fireworks Association raised $26,000 to pay for the annual fireworks during the July 4th holiday. With a little over a week to go, just about 70 percent of the cost of this year’s display has been reached. It’s been estimated it will cost in excess of $25,000. Over 500 people […]