Friday, April 10, village police arrested a man they believe is responsible for armed robbery and home invasion. Lieutenant Harold Rossman and Officer Al Williams took the unnamed suspect into custody after finding a ‘very large? kitchen knife on his person at a Sunoco on M-24. ‘This demonstrates the dangers that police often roll up […]
Police are urging anyone with information on two young men in a white SUV with bumperstickers to speak up.The youth are suspected in two malicious destruction of property instances involving a pellet gun-type weapon and shot out vehicle windows. ‘Anyone who witnesses a suspicious vehicle should call the police department immediately,? said Police Chief Jerry […]
Folks are being invited to mock, insult and poke fun at local newspaperman James A. Sherman, Sr., founder of Sherman Publications, Inc. (SPI). But don’t worry, it’s all in good fun and for a worthy cause. The Rotary Club of Oxford is hosting a roast for Sherman on Saturday, April 12 at the Boulder Pointe […]
Relay for Life kick-off party There will be a kick-off party for Oxford/Lake Orion Relay for Life on Thursday, March 13 at The Burning Oak Smokehouse (595 N. Lapeer Rd.) in Oxford Township. Registration will be from 6:30 to 7 p.m. while the program will run from 7-8 p.m. RSVP to rachel.leas@cancer.org or call (248) […]
Last month, Paint Creek kids were challenged to participate in the Accelerated Reader program. For every reading comprehension question answered correctly, they earned points. When the kids earned 2,000 points, Paint Creek’s PTO gifted every child with a book for his/her home library. But the fun was only just beginning. Soon, they earned 3,000 and […]
“Six years ago, I told our coaching staff this would be the renaissance of Lake Orion athletics,” said LOHS Athletic Director Bill Reiss. And he wasn’t lying. Since then, the athletic program has grown into a regional, state and nation contender in many varsity sports. Especially noteworth are football (state runner-up), girls basketball (state semi-finalists), […]
Because there is evidence that shows that students lose much of what they learn over the summer if they’re not in an active learning mode, particularly in lower performing schools, Governor Rick Snyder in his State-of-State Address suggested looking at year-round schools. ‘Again, I’m not suggesting this for every corner of Michigan, but I think […]
Genisys Credit Union is a few steps closer to being able to construct a new facility in Oxford Village. Last week, the village planning commission voted 4-0 to give final approval to Genisys? site plan with conditions such the landscaping must be irrigated and maintained, and the credit union must agree to contribute funds for […]
The Orion Art Center, a non- profit arts organization in Lake Orion, MI will be hosting ‘RE-Create?, a new recycled all-media art competition this April. The show encourages entrants of all ages to ‘look for the good? and see the possibilities with what may otherwise be thrown away. There will be over $1000 in cash […]
Wednesday, April 8, Dragon baseball took on Davison for a double-header. Final scores were Davison 3, 13 and LO 1, 10 Thursday they faced L’Anse. The boys lost, 10-1. Saturday Dragons played two games against Farmington. Final scores were Farmington 8, 3 and LO 7, 6 . They had better luck Monday when they faced […]