AU Special Needs Foundation to host annual Easter egg hunt, party

AU Special Needs Foundation to host annual Easter egg hunt, party

In addition to the Easter egg hunt, kids can expect a visit from the Easter Bunny during the AU Special Need Foundation Easter party. Photo by Jim Newell. The Awesome and Unique Special Needs Foundation will host its annual Easter egg hunt from noon – 2 p.m. March 16 at the CERC building, 455 E. […]

Jennifer Crumbley found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for son’s school shooting

By Jim Newell Managing Editor PONTIAC, Mich. — Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, has been found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. A jury delivered the unanimous verdict on Tuesday afternoon, before 2 p.m., after 10 hours of deliberation, which began Monday morning. Crumbley, 45, had pleaded not guilty […]

Orion Chamber of Commerce sees significant growth in 2023

Orion Chamber of Commerce sees significant growth in 2023

Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett, Orion Area Chamber of Commerce board Chair Angela Delpup, Orion Area Chamber president and CEO Joyce Donaldson and GM Orion Plant Director Jeff Roeschke all discussed the impact the chamber has had on the area during the chamber’s member appreciation breakfast on Jan. 31. Photo by Jim Newell. By Jim […]

ONTV Food Drive to raise funds, donations for Oxford/Orion FISH food pantry

ONTV Food Drive to raise funds, donations for Oxford/Orion FISH food pantry

ONTV Executive Director Ian Locke and Oxford Community Television Station Manager Teri Stiles are joining forces again this year to raise funds and food donations for Oxford/Orion FISH. Photo provided. By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — In a time when there are more and more people who need a little extra help to […]

LOCS board approves bid awards for Waldon, Oakview Middle Schools

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met last week on Jan. 24 where the Board approved a site improvement bid award for both Waldon and Oakview Middle Schools. The award was approved by a vote of 5-0, Trustees Scott Taylor and Steve Drakos were absent […]

LOCS to have two millage proposals on the Feb. 27 ballot

By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — When voters head to the polls on Feb. 27 they will be asked to support two proposed replacement millages for Lake Orion Community Schools: a non-homestead millage and a sinking fund millage. District Superintendent Ben Kirby notes that both millages are for 10 years, are currently in […]

Lake Orion schools re-up on School of Choice

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved the continuation of accepting school of choice students at its meeting on Jan. 10. The board approved the administrations recommendation to authorize the SOC slots with a target SOC enrollment to not exceed 10% of the building population, […]

Homeless man dies of hypothermia in Orion Twp.

ORION TWP. — A 60-year-old homeless man died in Orion Township on Sunday, Jan. 14 after being exposed to bitter cold temperatures overnight, according to information from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The wind chill was minus 17 degrees on Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service. The man was discovered unconscious under a […]