request for proposals charter township of oxford Community development block grant Minor Home Repair The Charter Township of Oxford is seeking bid proposals from qualified service providers to manage and administer a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Minor Home Repair Program for the 2004 year. The program will provide minor home repairs to qualified low- […]
Deputy Reports Monday, March 17, neighbor trouble reported on Casemer. Family trouble reported on Flintridge. Vehicle damage and sunglasses reported stolen from a vehicle at Lake Orion High School on E. Scripps Road. Money reported stolen from a locker at the Great Lakes Athletic Club on Baldwin Road. Possession of marijuana arrest and minor in […]
What was to have been a leisurely visit to Florida with her father turned into three days spent on the run from Hurricane Charley for Lake Orion resident Ashley Cartwright. The 13-year-old Oakview Middle School student and her father, Kevin Cartwright, arrived in Fort Myers on Aug. 11, two days before Hurricane Charley was set […]
I know when most of you read these words Easter will be over, but I figured I would share some thoughts on the subject matter anyways. While I was driving to work on Good Friday morning, I decided it being Easter I would listen to my audio Bible CD’s concerning Jesus? death, burial and ressurection. […]
Feats of strength will be used at Gingellville Community Church over the weekend to remind young adults about the importance of making good choices. ‘The Stand Strength Team is a group of world class athletes using feats of strength to illustrate the powerful message of making right choices of anti-drugs, anti-alcohol, anti-violence, anti-steroids, etc.,? said […]
If your church or organization is getting ready to head out on a mission trip, your first stop (before you go) should be to see Remnant Project Ministries. Remnant is an organization that gathers clothes and medical supplies for distribution to those who cannot provide for themselves. ‘The people have a mission and job to […]
A retired teacher has been appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Lake Orion School Board. Bill Walters, who lives in the Village of Lake Orion, was selected by the board after an interview process on Aug. 18. Eleven people had submitted applications to replace Lori Penman. She resigned officially Aug. 1 because she […]
The signs at the entrances to Lake Orion say it all: ‘Where Living Is A Vacation?. Anyone who lives in this idyllic community knows firsthand that this friendly town is a quiet respite from the noise and confusion and unrest prevalent in a lot of other cities and communities. There are many reasons why people […]
Brandon Twp.- Heather Odinga walked into an Oakwood Elementary classroom two years ago and announced this district’s first ever Oakland County Outstanding Elementary Teacher of the Year, Debbie Brauher. On Wednesday, she returned to announce the 2012 winner. ‘No way!? exclaimed Mike Medvinsky as Odinga walked in to his music room, accompanied by Oakwood Principal […]
Township Clerk Jill Bastian helped 60 voters to register last week at Lake Orion High School. For those that missed out on the opportunity, there will be another voter registration session Saturday (March 29) at the Orion Township Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in voting in the May 6 election is […]