‘Funds? aren’t hidden, but they aren’t obvious POLITICS Split that word in two and you get two 4-letter words. Neither of which stimulate the image of love, amour, baby, doll, mama or papa. This year those seeking to remain in office or newly seeking an elected position have managed to turn more of us off […]
From the cemeteries of Oxford to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia to the Normandy American Cemetery in France, they slumber in their graves by the hundreds of thousands. Their job is done. Their mission is over. Their time in history has passed. Yet, they are never forgotten. They live on in the hearts and memories […]
A popular downtown Oxford business was destroyed by fire last week, the apparent result of a faulty light fixture in the building’s basement. Shortly after midnight Thursday, Oxford firefighters were called to the northwest quadrant to battle a structure fire at The Scrapping Post, located at 7 N. Washington St, which is owned by mother-and-daughter […]
Wednesday, May 26 Parking complaint on Glaspie St. involving a pickup truck with an enclosed trailer parked in the ‘No Parking? zone. Animal complaint on W. Burdick St. Resident saw two black German shepherds running loose in the area. Medical emergency on Summerville. Animal complaint involving two young children trying to catch a dog around […]
Rain or shine, Elizabeth Wudarzki (left) and Robert Brendle and his daughter Elizabeth are prepared to enjoy the Memorial Day Parade in downtown Lake Orion.
In response to requests from their constituents, Oakland County Commissioners Eric Wilson and William Patterson have asked the board of commissioners to discuss the possibility of having a combined senior center serving Addison Township, the Village of Leonard, Orion Township, the Village of Lake Orion, Oxford Township and the Village of Oxford. ‘People have expressed […]
The 85 piece North Oakland Concert is opening Orion Township’s summer concert season June 8, 7:30 p.m. at Civic Center Park on Joslyn Road. The program will be directed by Annette Kline and will include a variety of selections ranging from classical to dixieland. For additional information, check the NOCB website at www.nocb.org or call […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department responded to the call of a man riding his bicycle all over Lapeer Road on May 25. According to an OCSD report, deputies were dispatched to the area of Lapeer and Clarkston Roads, regarding an elderly man, later identified as a 52-year-old Vernita man, riding a bicycle in the roadway […]
Work is proceeding on the Orion Veterans Memorial thanks to local people’s generosity. They’ve been donating their time and money. Goodwill Electric is working on the electrical for the lights. Wayne Fegertsky is working on boulder flower beds and miscellaneous walls. Ajax Paving is donating the asphalt for the parking lot. Detroit Edison is contributing […]
Waste Management’s Eagle Valley Recycling and Disposal Facility will hold a free disposal day for Orion Township residents on June 5. Free disposal will run from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on that Saturday. The facility, located on 600 W. Silverbell Road, will not be accepting any compost, tires, car batteries, drums or liquids. For […]