Charlotte Earp admits she didn’t know ladies could join the Oxford Lions Club. Now, she’s the club’s second female member. Earp, of Oxford, was inducted as the Oxford Lions newest member during the club’s Jan. 20 meeting at Red Knapp’s American Grill. Lions District 11-A-2 Governor Ron Pappa installed Earp during his annual visit to […]
Charter Township of Orion Oakland County, Michigan Notice of Public Hearing Community Development Block Grant Funds Notice is hereby given that the Charter Township of Orion will hold a public hearing on the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. The Hearing will be held on Monday, October 15, 2012, immediately following the 7:00 p.m. […]
Running back Jimmy Popp will take to the field one more time before heading off to college. Popp has been chosen to play in the Michigan High School All Star Football game on July 19. ‘It will be my last good-bye to football,? said Popp. ‘It will be something he’ll never forget,? said long-time varsity […]
Deputies are investigating thefts of thousands of dollars in equipment last week, all from unlocked vehicles in one Independence Township neighborhood. A 43-year-old Independence Township man living in the 4600 block of Stone Gate Court called police after discovering someone stole a set of golf clubs valued at about $2,700 from his unlocked vehicle overnight, […]
SYNOPSIS ORION TOWNSHIP LIBRARY BOARD Regular Meeting September 20, 2012 Present: MaryAnne Thorndycraft, Jim Phillips, Jim Abramczyk, Mike Luna, Bert Quinn, trustees; Karen Knox, director. Excused: Mary Pergeau Meeting called to order at 6:37 p.m. 1. Agenda approved as amended 2. Consent agenda approved as amended 3. Call to Public ? none present 4. State […]
It appears Matt Weber is the only member of the Oxford Village Council who won’t see his original term in office extended by the new election consolidation laws. Council last night voted 4-0 to accept ‘with great regret? Weber’s resignation effective March 31. Council President Renee Donovan said Weber ‘has been a tremendous asset and […]
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID 2012 Polly Ann Trail Improvements Project Polly Ann Trail Management Council, Inc. September 27, 2012 Sealed Bids for the 2012 Polly Ann Trail Improvements Project will be received at the office of Charter Township of Orion until 2:00 pm local time, on October 12 , 2012, by the office of the Supervisor, […]
Part II in a series, examining alternatives, incentives and other ways to save money on gasoline Chris Haag doesn’t give much thought to the cost of gasoline. He doesn’t have to. In an economy where nearly everyone is grumbling about rapidly rising fuel costs, Haag, 25, powers his 1999 Volkswagen Golf with vegetable oil. The […]
I’m a pretty lucky guy. Not because I’m the editor of a newspaper or because I have a roof over my head and a full stomach ? although those are certainly things to be thankful for. No, I’m a lucky guy because four years ago on January 27, 2001 I made the smartest decision of […]
The artwork of 20 students from Lakeville, Leonard, and Daniel Axford elementaries, as well as some from Oxford Middle School, has been chosen to adorn the walls of the Orion Art Center. ‘These students had excellent outcomes with their projects and (are) representative of students in (all three) schools,? said Linda Dzurka, art teacher for […]