OXFORD — State Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D–Beverly Hills) invites residents to join her Dec. 2 in Oxford to discuss current events in Lansing and the local community during Candid Coffee Chit Chats and community office hours. The Candid Coffee Chit Chat is open to the public from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Oxford Public Library, 530 […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor Village officials are testing whether 15-minute parking spots in the downtown district will work. The pilot program will run through the end of the year and be evaluated then, Manager Joe Young said. The spots are designed for customers who need just a few minutes to run into a store […]
Donations needed to help with shipping costs The Women Marines Association held an overseas packing event packing 240 Christmas boxes for troops overseas on Nov. 16 at the Romeo Masonic Lodge in Romeo, Michigan. VFW Post 334 of North Oakland donated $1,000 in food items for this event. Daniel Axford and Oxford Elementary schools, Kingsbury […]
Orion Township was once again named a five-star community in the annual eCities study conducted by researchers at iLabs, University of Michigan-Dearborn’s Center for Innovation Research. The township was recognized for its successes and efforts in contributing to Michigan’s entrepreneurial growth and economic development. “We are thrilled to be recognized again as a five-star community,” […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Orion Art Center hosts its Holiday Market now through Dec. 21, offering a unique shopping experience for anyone looking for that special gift while supporting local artists. Art Center Director Karin Starick said this is the biggest year yet for the Holiday Market, with works from 26 area artists. […]
It’s that time of year — this Friday, shoppers will hit the road looking to secure some deals like none other. As the Black Friday madness dies down, Saturday will offer another incentive for shoppers. During Small Business Saturday, customers can shop at participating businesses on Nov. 30 in Oakland County; just remember to save […]
Lake Orion High School held their popular Real Talk program last week. The full-day program, designed to support students as they deal with issues affecting them, was held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the CERC building According the LOCS website, the goal of Real Talk is “to help eliminate the acceptability of all forms […]
The Lake Orion Lions Club is collecting toys and games to help area children this Christmas season. “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And as strange as it may seem with the economy booming and people working, there are families in the Lake Orion area who need a little extra help this holiday […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor It’s been 38 years since Jerry Narsh donned the LOPD uniform and nearly 19 years since he’s been at the helm of the department when he took over as police chief in 2001. Now, Narsh is preparing for a new stage, what he feels may be the final stage of […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor The Lake Orion Village Council allocated its 2020 Community Development Block Grant funds to the Oxford/Orion FISH food pantry and village code enforcement during its Nov. 12 meeting. The council voted 6-0 to designate 70 percent, $6,534, of its total CDBG funds, $9,333, toward code enforcement in the village. The […]