Monday, Aug. 23, police arrested two minors in possession when they responded to a loud party complaint on North Shore. A solicitor at Bridge/Central didn’t have a permit. *** Tuesday, Aug. 24, suspicious circumstances on East Shadbolt. Identity theft on Bagley. A break-in occurred on South Broadway. *** Wednesday, Aug. 25, a police vehicle was […]
By Lance Farrell Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Wildcats varsity baseball team lost 5-1 to visiting Lake Orion on a blustery April 10. Visiting pitcher Brad Schaenzer was the standout player of the game as he struck out Oxford batters 17 times. Lake Orion Coach Andy Schramek was obviously happy with his sophomore southpaw. ‘He’s […]
By Lance Farrell Leader Staff Writer The Oxford men’s golf team triumphed over two challengers on Tuesday, April 10. The most obvious competitor was Bloomfield South-Lahser, who fell to the Wildcats 152-166. The invisible adversary was the 20 mph winds and temperatures that plummeted below freezing. Coach Terry Kelley praised his men, and said that […]
Twenty-two tornadoes, including the first EF-3 or greater tornado in 10 years, struck Michigan last year, which is well above the average of 16. Severe weather across the state was responsible for four deaths (three tornado fatalities and one lightning fatality), 11 injuries, and over $150 million in damages. The tornado deaths are the first […]
Ten Years Ago Sept. 7, 1994 ~~~Former LOHS football players Erik Timpf and Jim Vackaro are getting some press time playing college football. Timph is a starting quarterback for Central Michigan University. Vackaro is a star running back for Western Michigan University. ~~~The Orion Historical Society elected its first ever board of directors. The inaugural […]
With some of the largest numbers in the history of the program, the Lake Orion girls swimming and diving team is fueled up for this season’s competition, which began Aug. 31. Returning seniors for the Dragons are: Hannah Price, Erin Sutton, Lacy Phillips, Amanda Halliday, Nathalie Cornet, Ellen DeParo, and Natalie Spisak. Returning juniors are: […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department’s Cold Case Unit consists of seven members including retired sheriff’s investigators, retired officers from other police agencies and a retired prosecutor. ‘It’s filled with a bunch of people that have a great deal of experience with investigations, specifically homicides,? said Sheriff Michael Bouchard. ‘One of their tasks is to go […]
Spring break can offer great fun and memories. But Teri Krywko and the staff at Kimberly Travel remind everyone that it’s important to think safety-first. They note that spring break has a way of turning teens into daredevils once Mom and Dad are gone. Sometimes this reckless behavior can lead to a mistake that ruins […]
Community members celebrated kids and learning on March 15, when TEAM SEPTA hosted their second annual ‘Bouquet of Miracles.? The night featured dinner, dancing, entertainment by the Vibro-Kings, a silent auction and raffles. ‘Everyone is talking about the fun, presentation and top notch night,? said Lake Orion schools Interim Director of Special Education Julie Stucky […]
It’s said in football that the greatest improvement occurs between the first and second games. In the case of the Lake Orion varsity football team, that may have happened between the first and second day of the same game. For the first half of football, played in Troy against the Troy Colts on Aug. 27, […]