By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Oxford’s annual Soup and Sweet Stroll will return on Friday from 5-8:30 p.m. and the DDA is aiming to make this year’s stroll bigger than last year. There will be 15 different types soup to chose from along with sweets. DDA Executive Director Kimberly Smith said guests will receive […]
Parents: Stephanie and Michael Dukus GPA: 4.271 Favorite subject(s): History and English Favorite extracurricular activities: Softball and Volleyball Hobbies/Interests: Reading, playing pickle ball and spending time with family. Plans after graduation: Go to college and earn a degree in something English or art related. Addison is proudest of: Making it to the MHSAA State Finals […]
Nov. 1, 1963 – Nov. 21, 2024 The family grieves the sudden loss of Matthew, survived by his wife Silvia, sons Lucas and David, and dog Trooper. He is also survived by his mother Margaret Henry, sisters Kimberly (Don) McClain, Jacquelyn (Steve) Filarecki and brothers James K Henry and Mark (Cindy) Henry. He is pre-deceased […]
Arlene June Kern of Lake Orion passed away on Nov. 23, 2024. She was 87 years old. Arlene is the beloved mother of Paul (Sandra) Kern, Kathy Cronin and William (Terra) Kern; loving grandma of Kelly, Melessa (Matt), Curtis, Steven, Brooke (Logan), Bethany (Max) and Brandon (Alexis); and loving great-grandma of Morgan, Emily, Josephine, Olivia, […]
George J. Bolvari II was born in Chicago, Illinois on Nov. 30, 1946 to parents George Bolvari Sr. and Dorothy Bolvari (nee Staich). He passed away with his family at his side, on Nov. 23, 2024 after a lengthy illness. George grew up in Oak Park, Michigan and proudly served in the United States Air […]
Linda Sue Purvis, 86 of Oxford, Michigan passed away at home on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. She was born Dec. 20, 1937 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Henry and Jessie Nichols. Linda married her high school sweetheart Larry in December 1955. She was preceded in death by her brother […]
Rev. Jon M. Clapp died Nov. 16, 2024, the devoted husband (61 years) to Karen Baird Clapp and beloved father to Alisa Clapp-Itnyre and Amy Clapp Salmonson. He is also survived by sister Joanne (Clapp) Close; sons-in-law Ron Itnyre and David Salmonson; grandchildren Annetta Itnyre, Rebecca Salmonson and Andrew Salmonson. Jon Marvin Clapp was born […]
Volunteers needed to help sort, deliver baskets By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion Lions Club is once again holding its annual Christmas Baskets program, collecting toys and donations to help out area residents this holiday season. Last year the Lions delivered food and toys to about 240 families and […]
Flavored tobacco increases youth usage, according to LOCS documents By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education adopted a resolution to support addressing a lack of effective statewide tobacco prevention policies during their meeting on Nov. 20. The resolution was in support of the Protect Mi […]
After a hectic day there is nothing better than settling in on the couch with a big blanket, a hot cup of tea and an “Antiques Roadshow” marathon. Did that statement just age me 100 years? I don’t care, it’s the truth. Listen, I love to work hard and play harder, but as I inch […]