The third annual Kayla O’Mara Memorial Road Race takes place on Saturday, Aug. 2 at Goodrich High School, 8029 S. Gale road. The 10K run will begin at 8 a.m., the 5K run will begin at 9 a.m. with the 5K walk just five minutes behind. The fun run and walk will begin at 9:45 […]
In the past The Lake Orion Review has published special pages of area engagement, weddings and anniversaries near Feb. 14 (Valentine’s Day). We would like to continue that special this year. The special announcements will be published in the Feb. 9 paper. Bring in, email or mail any size photo, black and white or color […]
A perfect diet… Lose any weight yet? I’ve read that the average person puts on five to 10 pounds during the holiday season (Thanksgiving). Then of course, these same people who don’t have any will power (about 90 percent of the country’s population) decide they have to get rid of it before the bathing suit […]
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 […]
Dear editor: The Relay for Life event in support of the American Cancer Society that took place last weekend was a great example of a community coming together for a wonderful cause. As business owners and residents in this community, we are very proud of our community (including the entire surrounding area) and we want […]
Dear editor: Thank you, Coach Garret of G.O.B. Gymnastics. You were a great Samaritan to my son and me. On Thursday, May 15, I was driving on M-15 with my 12-year-old son. We got a flat tire and pulled onto Harbor Pointe Drive to get out of the way of traffic. I went into G.O.B. […]
Students at Blanche Sims Elementary School have a challenge: Bring in as many pennies as possible to benefit the victims of the Tsunami in Asia in the next two weeks. The students kicked off the project on Jan. 10, and will be dropping off their pennies at the collection jugs during their lunch hours. The […]
Millions of people tuned in to this year’s Summer Olympics in London to witness the incredible talents of the world’s best young athletes. Your family can keep the Olympics spirit alive throughout the year by encouraging fair competition and practicing good sportsmanship. Numerous lessons emerged from the Olympics that can be transferred to everyday living. […]
The Pontiac Civitan Club has received from Civitan International, a plaque of appreciation for Patterson Pharmacy in Oxford. The pharmacy has been an ardent supporter of the Pontiac Civitan Club’s fundraiser for several years. Their support has made it possible for the club to give grants to local agencies serving youths at risk as well […]
Is the name Cabrera in Argentina like the name Smith in America? In the Tigers vs White Sox game each team had one, and there was one on the leader board at a recent pro golf tournament. * * * * Thomas Solwell, an African American columnist with Creators Syndicate, recently wrote my belief about […]