Boasting 23 charter members, the new Great Oaks Civitan Club is up, running and ready to serve others. The club held its charter meeting Thursday, Nov. 20 at Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub. “I was really surprised how fast it came together,” said Civitan Michigan District Governor Joyce Scafe, who’s also a Great Oaks charter member. […]
The Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission last week approved its 2004 fire and police budgets. Commissioners approved a $938,738 budget for Oxford Fire Department operations – $827,291 for fire expenses and $111,447 for EMS expenses. Fire expenses consist of $532,143 for personnel; $9,075 for administration; $36,660 for supplies; $13,617 for vehicle supplies; $15,550 for […]
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Independence Township Board of Appeals will meet on Wednesday, August 3, 2011, 7:30 PM in the Independence Township Hall Conference Room, 6483 Waldon Center Dr., Clarkston, MI 48346, to hear the following case: Case #11-0015 Tedder, James, Petitioner APPLICANT REQUESTS 56? SETBACK VARIANCE FROM BODY OF WATER FROM ARTICLE III, […]
NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special General Election will be held in the CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF SPRINGFIELD County of Oakland, State of Michigan TUESDAY, August 2, 2011 THE POLLS will be open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Precinct Polling Places […]
Those pesky orange barrels will begin popping up along M-24 in Oxford and Orion next year. Their anticipated presence can only mean one thing – ROAD WORK! But don’t run screaming into the night just yet. Read on weary motorist. A 4.9-mile stretch of M-24 beginning at Clarkston Road in Orion and ending at the […]
If Drs. Marc VanHoogstraat and Colleen Trombley have their way, “subluxation” is going to be a household word one day very soon. In an effort to spread the word about how interference with the nervous system (i.e. subluxation) diminishes people’s overall health and how proper chiropractic care can help, the couple converted their Lifetime Wellness […]
The Lake Orion boys? swim team placed fourth at the OAA II meet, held last week at Clarkston, which won the league by winning the meet. The Dragons had top-five finishes from Petar Simic in the 100-breast (third, 1:05.68) and Zachary Nowicki in the 100-back (fifth, 1:00.27),. Their 200-free relay team of Simic, David Kullmann, […]
Lake Orion Lions hosted the Life Summit Homeschoolers from Detroit on Tuesday. Life Summit led throughout and pulled away late for a 71-56 win. Senior Ben Cuyler led the Lions with 18 points.’Senior Matt Dobis followed with 13 points and 15 rebounds. Dan Pelletier led the visitors with 29 points, including five three-pointers. The Lions […]
10 years ago November 21, 1993 Coach Bud Rowley’s Wildcats football team defeated Marshall, 11-0, in the state Class B semi-finals in Jackson Saturday. They’ll play in the Silverdome Saturday. It’s their second straight year in the Dome. Marge Zurlinden, of Leonard, has been appointed Oxford Schools’ official representative on the Oakland Schools Special Education […]
Seasonally beautiful decorations, incredible food and top of the line service from a unique staff are the highlights of the new eatery in town – Delano’s Diner located in Leonard Elementary School. “The service was spectacular,” praised one patron. “I’ve never received such a great meal so quickly.” “This was just a fabulous lunch,” gushed […]