The children at Kid’s Corner preschool in Lake Orion got a special treat recently as Mr. Dave visited with his amazing bubble machine. Mr. Dave’s Bubbles, operated out of Kent City, Michigan, goes across the state visiting schools, preschools and special occasions, to provide the magic and fun of bubbles. For more bubble photos, see […]
Something is going to be different at Pine Tree Elementary School this year. Instead of selling candy, members of the PTO decided to host a Fall into Fitness Fun Run on Sept. 26. They hope their students will be able to raise $20,000. Monies raised will support teachers, purchase items for the school, helps the […]
Monday, Sept. 8, a vehicle was damaged by rocks at Global Solutions on Lapeer Road. Threats at Rick’s Party Store on Heights Road. Four wheels with tires and lugnuts were stolen from Milosch Dodge on Lapeer. Family trouble on Starling Hill. Indecent exposure at Enhance, Incorporated on Elmhurst. *** Tuesday, Sept. 9, drunken driving arrest […]
Monday, Sept. 8, a driver at North Park Blvd./Elizabeth Street was arrested for driving with a suspended license. A woman was yelling in front of a building on East Flint. *** Tuesday, Sept. 9, a boat was parked in a right-of-way on Hill Street. A person on North Park Blvd. reported discrimination. A domestic problem […]
Blanche Sims Elementary School is hosting its first Fun Run for its students and their families on Sept. 26. This will be its primary all-school FUNraiser, organized by the PTO. Students will walk or run laps for a 15 minute time frame during school hours. Before the run, they will seek pledges to raise money […]
Lake Orion opened their OAA Division I play on Sept. 12 with a 45-7 pounding of Waterford Mott at Dragon Stadium. The Dragons continued to fine tune their offensive machine, spreading rushing and scoring duties around. Although Lake Orion has proven through their first three games that they can score, outscoring opponents 115-18, it has […]
If you live in Oakland County and you have an interest in running, you have the qualifications to join the Oakland Runners trail running club. The club, recently founded by Lake Orion resident Amy Lieblein, will bring together runners from all levels, from beginners to marathoners, and of all ages to run on area trails. […]
The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution was adopted in 1789. It forbid lawyers from holding public office. The 13th Amendment was ratified by 12 states, but the War of 1812 put this amendment on hold. Somehow this 13th amendment disappeared in 1845, never to be brought back to the US Senate or Congress again. […]
The name is Grace. Tom Grace. And he and his action hero creation, Nolan Kilkenny, are coming to Oxford Tuesday, Sept. 23. On that day, Grace, the author of three science-thriller novels, will address the Rotary Club of Oxford at noon and speak at the Oxford Public Library at 7 p.m. The architect-turned-author from Dexter, […]
In 400 B.C., the Greek Hippocrates, known as the Father of Medicine, developed an oath of medical ethics in which one of the chief tenants was ‘do no harm.? For nearly a half-century, Dr. David Jennings has not only honored that tenant, he’s gone above and beyond it by becoming a force for good in […]