Lake Orion runner wins Oxford Scarecrow Festival of Races

By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Lake Orion runners had a strong showing at the Oxford Scarecrow Festival of Races on Saturday, with Alex Pollack, 31, of Lake Orion winning the 5K race in a time of 17:58.6 minutes. Finn Kneer, 15, of Bruce Township was second overall at 19:39.5. Jason Eldridge of […]

Oxford Leader building for sale

Oxford Leader building for sale

OXFORD — View Newspaper Group, owner of 21 community newspapers including the Oxford Leader, Lake Orion Review, Clarkston News and The Citizen, is pleased to announce they will be relocating to a new office space following the announcement of the sale of their current space on Lapeer Road in Oxford. “When View Newspaper Group acquired […]

A section of Giddings Road to close Oct. 7 – Nov. 1

Giddings Road north of Silver Bell Road will close on Oct. 7, through Nov. 1, the Road Commission for Oakland County announced on Monday. Through traffic on Giddings Road will be detoured via Silver Bell Road to Lapeer Road to Waldon Road and back to Giddings Road. Traffic moving in the opposite direction can follow […]

Lake Orion lake lowering begins week of Oct. 28

Lake Orion lake lowering begins week of Oct. 28 Lake Orion lake will be lowered about one foot beginning the week of Oct. 28 to reach the normal low water mark for winter, according to a Lake Orion Public Works news release. The release was given to notify residents to allow for safe removal of […]

Orion Twp. residents swindled out of $49,400 in online scams

Sheriff’s Office warns residents to beware of scams, offers safety tips By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — Two Orion Township residents were recently swindled out of a total of $49,400 in separate incidents after being convinced to send money through bitcoin. Now, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in Orion Township wants to […]

Archery deer season opens Tuesday

Season extended in Lapeer County, conditions favorable By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Brandon Twp.— Local hunter Elliot Vantine reported a close encounter from his ladder stand when a young buck still in velvet passed under during the recent Liberty-Youth Hunt earlier this month. While Vantine passed on the whitetail it was a fall ritual soon to […]

Orion Twp. Public Library to begin new parking lot project in late September

ORION TWP. —The Orion Township Public Library will begin its new parking lot project in late September and expects to finish it this spring, according to a press release from the library. Library staff plans to ensure the library is accessible during construction, including the upcoming election, and “will aim for minimal library closures.” According […]

Cross country teams run the game ball from LOHS to Oxford High School

Cross country teams run the game ball from LOHS to Oxford High School

While the Orion-Oxford football game is always a rivalry, the cross country teams from both high schools came together in a spirit of unity to help raise funds for 42 Strong – The Tate Myre Foundation. The teams ran the game ball from Lake Orion High School to Oxford High School and delivered it to […]

Lake Orion Village Council approves Homecoming Parade, events in October

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Village Council approved three events to return in October during its meeting on Monday. Lake Orion High School Homecoming Parade This year’s parade will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6, beginning at 3:30 p.m. North Broadway Street and part of East Flint Street […]

Orion Area Chamber to host State of the Community luncheon

By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 2nd Annual State of the Community luncheon on from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Paint Creek Country Club. Featured speakers include Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett, Lake Orion Community Schools Superintendent Heidi Mercer, Village […]

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