Since 2008, Addison Township has continued to effectively meet its budgeted expenditures without having to raise taxes, according to Supervisor Bruce Pearson. It’s been that frugal mindset that has carried them forward. Pearson is looking for that trend to continue as he presented the board with an overview of the proposed 2015-16 budget. ‘I just […]
By Dan Shriner Review Editor Welcome to the second part of The Lake Orion Review’s 2014 looking back. In the second half of 2014, we would finally say goodbye to a long period of inclement weather, with an end to the cold spring and the cleanup after Evergreen Storm that brought damaging winds to the […]
Is 30 the new 20? The question has crossed many minds – mostly those on the cusp of turning the tender age. The phrase has also been used on many approaching the age, too – like me. Friends and a few family members have said it as I step closer, day-by-day, to the last Monday […]
Spikers prepared for their first league match taking on three teams last week in the Oxford Quad. The girls started off with four losses, two to North Branch and the remaining to Flushing. ‘It was a good night for us to learn some things we need to continue to work on,? said Varsity Volleyball Coach […]
Oxford High School is labeled as a ‘green school,? but due to recent budget issues, the school seems to becoming a shade less green. Since the beginning of the year, the recycling of plastic bottles has been a well discussed topic by administrators and the community. With an increase in cost, the school has decided […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer On January 7 the Orion Township Planning Commission and Township board will take a gander at another proposed Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) at the southeast corner of Baldwin and Maybee Roads. Orion Village Crossing, the proposed development, consists of 20 condominium styled units over 5.51 acres of vacant land. […]
Dear editor, The great controversy continues in several Oakland County townships. A proposal is underway that would possibly eliminate citizen’s ‘right to choose? their own trash hauling service. After attending a few Independence Township meetings allowing a discussion of this proposal, it is very clear that the majority of residents are not in favor of […]
Dear editor, There are now only a few days left to pay your Summer 2009 taxes. Your payment must be received in the Treasurers office by 5 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14, to avoid penalty. There are several ways to pay, which include: Mail to P. O. Box 69, Clarkston, MI, 48347; Email www.officialpayments.com, 24 […]
Editor’s Note: This week we wrap up our trip down memory lane with Part II of The Year in Review 2014. Let’s all hope for a fantastic 2015 full of good health, prosperity and love. Happy New Year! April 16 Friends, family members and fellow Rotarians delighted in roasting retired Oxford Leader publisher James A. […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer After a year of being back in the Community Education Resource Building (C.E.R.C.), the Lake Orion Learning Options Program is seeing some exciting changes. Through a district wide grant titled 31A, Learning Options staff is expanding for 2015. The alternative education program, which began in the mid-1980s, has been […]