By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – The Polly Ann Trail Way management council is kicking off their annual March fundraiser. “It’s March Madness,” said Linda Moran, Polly Ann Trail manager. “We are running a fundraiser for the whole month of March in connection with Oxford Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA). We split the proceeds […]
By John Elchert MPA President, Publisher Leelanau Enterprise Editor’s note: Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, education, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government. Sunshine Week occurs each year in mid-March, coinciding with James Madison’s birthday, March 16 (1751). […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com WATERFORD — With less than two seconds left on the clock Clarkston freshman Brooklyn Covert passed the ball to junior Elia Morgner, who hit a layup. The basket gave the Wolves a 41-40 lead over Lake Orion to win the MHSAA Division 1 Girls Basketball District 29 Final […]
Parents: Jeff Hazen and Cori Hazen GPA: 3.9 Favorite subject(s): English, History, Yearbook and Leadership. Extracurricular activities: Softball and school events. Hobbies/Interests: I love to read and I play travel softball. Plans after graduation: I plan to study nursing at Calvin University while playing softball there. Alexis is proudest of: I am most proud of […]
The Reading Rockstars showed tremendous team spirit with their inflatable instruments during the 5th grade Battle of the Books and won best team spirit. Photos by Jim Newell. Lake Orion fifth graders engage in Battle of the Books By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — It was a battle of epic proportions. Sure, […]
The family of Bruce Jacobsen will hold a Celebration of Life on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Paint Creek United Methodist Church, 4420 Collins Rd., in Goodison. A gathering with the family will begin at 10 a.m. with a memorial service beginning at 11 a.m. Bruce Jacobsen was born June 17, 1929 and passed away […]
Harold L. Lawton; of Lake Orion, age 94, passed away on March 1, 2024. Harold is the beloved husband of the late Gretchen, who passed away in 2021 after 66 years of marriage. He is survived by his children, Bob Lawton, Wendy (the late Jerry) Yerkes, Kim (Todd) Johnstone and Doug (Nicole) Lawton; his grandchildren, […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Voters overwhelmingly passed two replacement millage requests from Lake Orion Community Schools in the Feb. 27 Presidential Primary Election. More than 60% of voters across all precincts passed the Replacement Operating Millage and Replacement Building and Site Sinking Fund Millage proposals. “I want to begin by thanking […]
Shooting marks second in two months By David Fleet The Citizen Editor dfleet@mihomepaper.com Oakland County — On Feb. 26, Michigan State Police Detectives from the Second District Freeway Investigative Support Team along with Metro North troopers arrested Thomas Robert Trim, 23, of Mt. Morris following a road rage incident on I-75 near Grange Hall Road. […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard cautions county residents who receive phone calls threatening their arrest because they supposedly did not show up for jury service that it is a scam. Bouchard warns people not to believe the caller, especially if the caller asks for any kind […]