Support for library Dear Editor, In today’s world of technology and instant information (regardless if correct or not), many people still view the library as basically a warehouse of books’checking out and checking back in. Sadly these people are not familiar with two of the Clarkston Independence District Library’s main missions? service the needs of […]
When Pero the Shriner clown visited me recently, he gave me a book, ‘The Quotable Will Rogers.? You almost have to be my age to remember Will Rogers. Dubbed the cowboy philosopher, he was an entertainer, humorist, radio personality, actor and newspaper columnists who specialized in lariat tricks on stage. Here are three of his […]
I read the article in last week’s Leader titled ‘Choose a ‘gadfly? to replace Tombrella? and I was extremely disappointed in the way the editor addressed the Oxford Board of Education. While I understand that not everyone is going to agree with all decisions made by the Board, I feel that it is very important […]
Once again, the Oxford Fire Department did an outstanding job at both informing and entertaining the community as it hosted its first annual EMS Safety Fair Saturday. Lots of valuable health and safety tips were passed along to the public while the kids had a great time climbing on fire trucks and sitting inside a […]
Two totally unrelated events happened to me this week that got me a-pondering. One of the coolest parts of being ‘the? local newspaper guy (look at my business card if you don’t believe me) is local history. I love hearing, discovering all the neat little things that have had happened to make each of our […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Former Lake Orion varsity cheerleading coach Nancy de Avila pleaded guilty last week to one charge of embezzlement and if she successfully completes all terms of her probation the charge and another count will be dismissed. De Avila was arraigned in 52-3 District Court in February on two counts […]
Oxford Varsity Softball continued their strong season with a sweep over Lapeer East last week. Oxford defeated the Eagles 11-1 and 7-0 to improve their league record to 5-3 and 18-6 overall. Offensive standouts for the Wildcats were junior Corinne Luxton 1 for 4 with 4 RBIs, junior Kelly Cartner was 3 for 8 with […]
Battling the rain and the wind was nothing compared to the 14 teams Oxford found themselves against on Friday. They traveled to Holly High School to compete in the MHSAA Regionals for the top spots to continue on to states. Kate Wolanin, Shannon Seeley, Megan Seeley and Hannah George will be heading to states after […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer In a recent audit report released to Orion Township almost $700,000 in unrealized losses in municipal mutual fund investments were reported at the end of 2013. As of today, those losses have shrunk to about $128,800 in unrealized gains, according to Township Treasurer Mark Thurber. The final audit will […]
By Katie Winkler Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion varsity boy’s golf team competed at the Oakland County district tournament this past week where individuals qualified for state regionals. The team together did not move on, but they will be at Davision Country Club on Thursday, May 29 to cheer on their two junior qualifiers: […]