When Brian Brougham joined the Boy Scouts as a Tiger Cub when he was in first grade, he said the whole thing seemed appealing to him. ‘We got to shoot BB guns and stuff like that, so it seemed pretty cool. The more I did it, the more I liked it,? said the Oxford High […]
Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance is still seeking donations for the adopt-a-camper program. Help send a child to camp this summer. Details: 248-627-6445 or send a donation to BGYA, 330 Sherman Ct., Ortonville, MI 48462.
Parents are asked to join in a discussion on parenting and child safety at Orion Township Library on Jan. 20, 7-8:30 p.m. Topics such as gun safety, drug prevention, car safety and more will be discussed. Deputy Vida from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and Dawn Koger, Ph.D from Michigan State University Extension will both […]
Curt Andreski recently informed Lake Orion officials that he is resigning from the village’s Board of Zoning Appeals because he has moved to Clarkston. Council members on Jan. 10 decided to appoint current alternate member Jan Saunders to replace Andreski on the board. Her term would end July 1, 2005. The council also appointed Phillip […]
It appears Oxford Township won’t be enacting a dog control ordinance after all. Last week, the township board decided to take no action regarding two proposed ordinances designed to regulate canine behavior. One dealt exclusively with dogs creating a nuisance or disturbing the peace through noises ? such as barking, yelping or howling ? that […]
Goodrich – Although it is a little early to pick up fresh produce, the Farmers Market in Goodrich is open. The hours for the market are from 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Commons Park. There is plenty of space for new vendors. If interested in being a vendor, please pick up an […]
Groveland Oaks County Park will have fireworks at dusk on July 5 at the park, located at 14555 Dixie Highway.
No matter what their future career choice may be, Lake Orion High School seniors are getting a leg up on the competition through the Career Pathways program and exit presentations that are done like mock job interviews. Every senior must go through a presentation, where they present their high school experience and career pathway choice […]
Those wishing to shoot off consumer-grade fireworks in Oxford Township will have only 30 days to do so from now on as officials last week voted 5-0 to ban them for the other 335 days a year. The ordinance ? which will take effect immediately when published as a public notice in this newspaper on […]
Oxford Township officials last week decided to invest $71,803 in surplus funds in real estate and safety paths. The board voted 4-1 to purchase approximately 5.84 acres of land belonging to the township’s 2,456 water customers for $38,500. ‘The water system really doesn’t need that property,? said township Supervisor Bill Dunn. The land adjoins, on […]