Oxford’s Posey Cardinals won the Oxford and Lake Orion area league championship Pony League in June. The team is made up of 13 to 15-year-olds and is part of the Oxford Recreational Baseball Association (ORBA.) The Cardinals finished their season 11-2 on a five-game winning streak. Thirteen players made up the Cardinals’ roster, including Gary […]
Individuals, nonprofits can apply to present ideas Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) announced the return of their Spark Grant program that aims to support innovative ideas on Monday, July 8. Both individuals and nonprofit groups can apply to present their ideas during in-person proposal with 4CCF committee members, according to a press release. The panel […]
Fundraiser to help send family to memorial dedication By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — Late Oxford firefighter Shawn Goldie loved being a firefighter and, when nearing the end of his career with the St. Clair Shores Fire Department, saw an opening in Oxford and joined the Oxford Fire Department. Goldie passed in 2023 from […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools announced on June 26 that the Board of Education selected five candidates for interviews to fill the district’s vacant superintendent position. Interviews will be held during meetings beginning at 4:55 p.m. on July 17 and July 18, at LOCS’s Administration Building, 315 […]
Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education authorized the purchase of the Orion Center from Orion Township for $3 million on June 26. The purchase agreement includes several exhibits detailing what is involved with the purchase, according to Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance Andrea Curtis. These include one parcel being broken into two, furnishings […]
The Orion Area Chamber of Commerce and local officials celebrated Pushna Wellness’s new location at 1721 Clarkston Rd., with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Pushna Wellness is also celebrating its five year anniversary of being in the Orion community. Owner Jess Dues (center) cut the ribbon while surrounded by her children and staff . The new […]
Veterans and members of US Armed Forces offered complimentary admission GRAND BLANC — Tournament officials announced today that complimentary admission to The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren is available to members of the United States Armed Forces (Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Retirees) and veterans courtesy of Dow. The Ally Challenge will take place […]
New Sea Lions show sure to delight as they perform stunts, balance balls and shoot hoops DAVISBURG — Make plans to attend one of summer’s most anticipated, quintessential events – the Oakland County Fair. The fairgrounds return to Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg July 5-14 with amazing shows, thrilling rides and family-friendly attractions. Oakland […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County’s Sheriff’s Office is offering residents free trigger locks for their firearms to prevent unwanted access to a gun. Locks are available at all sheriff’s office substations, the sheriff’s office headquarters located at 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. on the Oakland-County government complex and most local law enforcement agencies, according to […]
William “Bill” Peter Olson, age 87, of Lake Orion, Michigan, passed away on June 29, 2024. Bill leaves behind to cherish in his memory his beloved wife Kareen L. Olson; loving children, Billy (Natalie) Olson and Pam (Mike) Woloson; adoring grandkids, Eddie (Holly) Vande Velder, Samantha (Josh) Gudobba, Jacob, Nate and Matthew; beloved great-grandson, Weston […]