Block off the streets, plug in the lights and notify Santa? Goodrich’s Downtown Christmas will be glowing from 5-9 p.m., Dec. 5 as the local holiday tradition is sure to provide plenty of cheer. ‘We are very excited about the downtown Christmas this year,? said Patty Plant, owner of Cranberries Cafe, 10250 Hegel Road, downtown […]
Groveland Twp.- Dane Granlund and Jennifer Martin-Granlund wanted their children to experience another culture. So when an opportunity to host a foreign exchange student presented itself this summer, they took advantage. As it happened, it was July 4 when they met a representative from a foreign exchange student service at a craft show. Less than […]
General Motors is not adding another shift at the Orion Assembly Plant, but they are increasing production–at least until November 25, when the plant will stop making Chevy Malibus and Pontiac G6s in order to retool for an unnamed small car. According to GM spokesperson Becki Akers-Hopson, reports in last week’s Oakland Press were misleading. […]
Deputy Reports Monday, August 17, illegal entry–immigration–arrest made at Brown and Joslyn roads. Wednesday, August 19, shoplifting arrest made at the Kroger Shoplifting arrest made at Kohl’s on Baldwin Road. Larceny from vehicle reported on Millcrest Drive. Electronic devices missing from automobiles. Felony warrant arrest reported on Flint Street. Damage to property reported on Sunrise […]
Brandon Twp.- Discover pure, bizarre Michigan in a library program this month. Ron Rademacher, author of Michigan Backroads, will present ‘Michigan Mysteries and Oddities,? from 7-8 p.m., Dec. 8, at the library, 304 South St. The storytelling program is about unusual, unexplained, or very rare objects found in small Michigan towns. ‘Everything is real, things […]
Atlas Twp.- Mary, Mary, Mary Christmas. Robin Sullivan, a radio show host on 103.5 FM, WMUZ, will be the guest speaker at the Ladies Advent Tea Celebration Brunch, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Dec. 6, at Lakeview Community Church, 10023 S. State Road, Goodrich. Sullivan will be accompanied by two other women in presenting ‘Mary Christmas.? ‘It’s […]
North Oakland Community Coalition (NOCC), representing Lake Orion and Oxford announces the receipt of a Health Plus 2009 Rainmaker Grant in the amount of $3,200. NOCC was formed two years ago to promote a sense of belonging in a healthy environment free of alcohol and substance abuse by uniting community members and developing community strengths […]
Superintendent Dr. William Skilling announced during Monday’s board of education meeting that Oxford Community Schools has applied for the ReImagine Grant from the Michigan Department of Education. ‘They are looking for innovative ideas and plans…I think that when you look through this grant, you will see that everything that we are doing is innovative in […]
Atlas Twp.- A pathway is on the way. Actually, three township trails will be the first of a network of pathways crossing the township and will be discussed at the Atlas Township Pathway committee meeting at 6:30 p.m., Dec. 2 at the township hall, 7386 S. Gale Road. ‘We’re excited to move forward with the […]
Ortonville- Kick-off the holiday season Dec. 6 with Christmas in the Village. ‘I love how downtown Ortonville gets dressed up for Christmas, it’s the perfect way to start the holiday season,? said DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone. The bulk of the festivities take place between noon and 5 p.m., Dec. 6, although a craft, treasure […]