Justin Shilling, 17, senior “Justin Charles who was so dear to our hearts was at the same time beloved of so many people in his school and his community,” his family said in a statement. “He was a Grandson, a brother, a cousin, a classmate, and without hesitation, a friend. The loss of Justin leaves […]
Supt. Kirby details Lake Orion safety measures; counseling available for students By Megan Kelley Review Writer In the days following the tragic shooting at Oxford High School that resulted in the deaths of four students, Lake Orion Community Schools, like many other districts across the State of Michigan, have taken the time to regroup and […]
By Jim Newell Review Editor ORION TWP. – A 20-year-old Oxford Township man was shot in the leg on Monday in what appears to be an armed robbery over marijuana, police said. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office received a call at 3:31 p.m. Dec. 6 that there had been a shooting in the parking lot […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Just two days after the fatal shooting of four students at Oxford High School, a 15-year-old sophomore at Lake Orion High School was arrested for allegedly saying he would “shoot up” the school if he could get a gun. Detectives arrested the student about 6:30 p.m. at his Orion Township […]
LOCS Update December 5 December 5, 2021 Dear LOCS Families- As we transition into the upcoming school week, I want to thank you. I want to thank you for your understanding, your patience and your partnership. Last week’s tragedy in Oxford was a moment that shook us all to our core. It connected closer to […]
A poem by A. Glover 5 minutes In 5 minutes, our village lay shattered Gripped in misery, broken, and strained A high school reeling from the damage it sustained. For 5 minutes, the despair was consuming Prayers took over, faith and hope remained Knowing the lives of children will forever be changed. […]
We have seen lots of good will pouring out of people and businesses in the aftermath of the Nov. 30 shootings/killings at Oxford High School. Two local financial institutions, Oxford Bank and Genisys Credit Union want to warn folks to be careful when donating to online accounts. Be careful and make sure you know where […]
From the left, Ken Grant, Scott Taylor and daughter Evelyn Taylor were getting the dough ready at 8 a.m. this morning. A couple of area eateries have reached out to us that I wanted to share. These two businesses don’t want fame or slaps on the backs . .. they just want to help. […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The suspect in the Nov. 30 mass shooting at Oxford High School was identified, charged and arigned on multiple counts of first-degree murder and other crimes on the afternoon of Dec. 1. Identified by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald, 15 year-old Ethan Crumbley is charged with one count of […]
By James Hanlom Leader Staff Writer Out of respect for the recent tragedy, both the Soup and Sweet Stroll and the Annual Christmas Parade this weekend have been canceled. Instead, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority and The Oxford Chamber of Commerce are planning a prayer vigil Friday night for those who perished, or were harmed, […]