A familiar face is returning to help out temporarily in the Oxford Township Clerk’s Office. Township officials last week voted 4-3 to hire Susan McCullough as a part-time temporary employee beginning Oct. 15 and ending Dec. 31. ‘I was just elated that Susan made me aware that she was available,? said Clerk Clara Sanderson. McCullough […]
Groveland Twp.? Their names are synonymous with the church where they prayed. Bird, Cogshall and Ogden are just a few of the Mt. Bethel Church members now buried at the 160-year-old church cemetery near Jossman and Bald Eagle Lake roads in the rolling Groveland countryside. They founded the church, cleared the forests and were pioneers […]
Hadley Twp. – A sign posted in the yard of Anne and Greg Koss of Hadley township reminds locals to ‘pray for our soldiers defending freedom in Iraq?. Anne’s son-in-law, U.S. Army Spc. Promotable Chris Paesano has been stationed at Camp Muleskinner in Baghdad since March; her brother-in-law, U.S. Army Col. Joe Helminiak is an […]
No matter where an injured victim is, be it on a pedestrian trail or out in the woods, the Oxford Fire Department will now have the capability to do off-road rescues with their new All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Last week, the Oxford Township Board unanimously approved the $11,730 purchase of a John Deere HPX Gator […]
It was an evening of entertainment and artistic daring as Oxford High School students showcased their creativity and talents using words, music and even a little improv comedy. CC’s Cyber Cafe hosted Open Mic Night Oct. 11, an annual event put on by the Oxford Writers? Club. About 40 students attended. ‘We host the Open […]
A past Brandon High School In-House Suspension room supervisor will be arraigned on charges of sexually assaulting a female high school student. Following a preliminary hearing on April 19 to establish probable cause, Circuit Judge Dana Fortinberry bound Jodi Keck, 27, of Owosso over on one count each of third degree and fourth degree sexual […]
Atlas Twp. – Ridge Road residents approached the Atlas Township Board last week for more details regarding repairing the road. If residents are willing to pay a special assessment to have the road paved, the township will contribute the equivalent of the cost of ditching and applying limestone to the road, approximately $50,000, said supervisor […]
This feature will be updated multiple times a week to bring you the very latest in everything Orion and beyond. Look for news briefs, sports updates, commentary and more. To get involved yourself, e-mail lakeorionreview@sbcglobal.net with your comments. *** Sports Saturday – Lake Orion’s volleyball squad clinched the outright OAA II championship by winning the […]
Some homeowners around Indianwood Lake are questioning a potential 23-percent tax increase on lake upkeep. The Lake Improvement Board for Indianwood Lake is scheduled to meet Thursday (Oct. 18) at Township Hall to discuss and potentially vote on the reassessment, which would affect around 200 homeowners near the lake. The estimated total cost will rise […]
Goodrich – Some of the best talent in Genesee County will take the Goodrich High School stage next week in the first ever Genesee Area Conference Student Council Talent Show. Goodrich High School is hosting the event, which will feature acts from Lakeville, Bendle, Lake Fenton, Genesee, Mt. Morris, Atherton, and Goodrich high schools. The […]