After years of working in education, Robert Koenigsknecht is looking forward to serving as an elementary principal in Dragon Country. Koenigsknecht, also known as Mr. K to his students and staff, is filling the position of interim principal at Paint Creek Elementary, a position that become vacant after previous principal Bev Tepper accepted a position […]
Three eighth-graders at Oxford Middle School were named the local winners of the 35th annual ‘America and Me Essay Contest.? Sponsored by Farm Bureau Insurance, the topic of the 2003-04 essay contest was ‘My American Hero.? Shalyn Weemaes earned first place with her touching essay about best friend Jared Sturgess, who’s battle with cancer inspired […]
What’s it going to take to alleviate Oakland County’s road problems? Lots and lots of additional money, according to Brent O. Bair, managing director of the Road Commission for Oakland County. Possibly five new local taxes. Bair addressed the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce last week about the county’s road problems, primarily congestion and the […]
Members of Howarth United Methodist Church have really taken to the concept that love can grow. It might not be exactly what you think, but it is something that is changing the lives of many. Named the ‘Love Garden,? the church has been growing produce to help feed those in need. ‘It’s a vision our […]
As expected, the Lake Improvement Board for Indianwood Lake raised the assessment by 23-percent for homeowners in a number of subdivisions near the lake. The increase will allow for treatment and maintenance of the lake, with a yearly fee now set for the next five years. The board said the increase was needed, as estimated […]
Teacher Julie Cote’s first-grade class at Lakeville Elementary wants to make sure U.S. troops overseas are not forgotten ? and they’ve got the dirty hands and smiling faces to prove it. Students got very messy (and had a lot of fun) Monday making 500 special Earth Day necklaces which will be sold for 25 cents […]
Oxford Village Manager Mark Slown did not deserve the blame and criticism that was heaped upon him at the April 13 council meeting by resident Tracy Miller. What happened with Miller’s appointment was the fault of council, more specifically Councilman Steve Allen. Miller, husband of village President Renee Donovan, was appointed to the village Zoning […]
By a 4-2 margin, the Orion Township Board of Trustees approved the township’s 2008 budget during their regular meeting last week (Oct. 15). Trustees John Garlicki and Matt Gibb voted against the budget, both saying that it leaves certain issues unresolved. ‘I look at this budget like a master plan,? Trustee Neal Porter said. ‘It’s […]
Work on safety paths across Orion Township, like this one providing access the Paint Creek Trail, was completed last week. The work could be the last substantial addition to the paths system for a while, as the existing millage expires this year. For more on the paths, come back to next week’s Review.
10 years ago April 27, 1994 Paving (resurfacing) began Monday on M-24 from Indianwood Road to Davison Lake Road. JLM Wholesale, Mullins Court, Oxford, has made the list of Michigan Private 100. Owned by Janet Mirku, the electronic door lock sales company was 9th fastest growing two years ago and forty-first fastest last year. An […]