Lake Orion Review Staff Writer Kids at Paint Creek Elementary School had a visit from Sparky the Fire Safety Dog and his friends at the Oakland Community College Oakland Fire Training Institute recently for some lessons in fire safety. Students from the academy, along with firefighters like John Ewing of Lake Orion, a firefighter for […]
BY CJ CARNACCHIO Oxford Leader Editor Despite the rain, gray skies and chilly temperatures, 313 hearty souls participated in the 22nd Annual Lake Orion/Oxford Area CROP Walk held Sunday afternoon. Sporting a mixture of winter attire and rain-gear, participants started at Oxford United Methodist Church (UMC) on E. Burdick St. and had their choice of […]
The number four doubles team of Zach McDonald and Eric Maesch came into the season boasting of their abilities and while their coach Chas Claus will admit the pair is doing a fine job, he won’t use one particular word just yet. The tandem has thrown around a number of nicknames, including ‘M&M? and more […]
The number four doubles team of Zach McDonald and Eric Maesch came into the season boasting of their abilities and while their coach Chas Claus will admit the pair is doing a fine job, he won’t use one particular word just yet. The tandem has thrown around a number of nicknames, including ‘M&M? and more […]
Don’t ask Kelly Martin about his favorite memory as a Boy Scout leader. ‘There have been so many,? he said, finding it difficult to pick out just one from his 36 years experience as a leader. The 62-year-old Independence Township resident also has experience as a Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Explorer. He also worked […]
On April 3, instrumental music students from Sashabaw Middle School took part in the District 4 Solo and Ensemble festival. Sponsored by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association, the festival was held at Brighton High School. Students performed for adjudicators and earned ratings ranging from a low of ?5? to a high of ?1?. […]
Brandon’s baseball team never gave Birmingham Groves a chance. After spotting Groves a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, the host Blackhawks erupted for eight runs in their half of the first on their way to a 14-4 win in a May 4 contest. With the win, the Blackhawks improved their season […]
Despite two recent doubleheader splits, the Goodrich softball team remains among the top contenders for the Genesee Area Conference Red Division title. In their most recent action, the visiting Martians split a twin bill from LakeVille, winning the opener 4-1 before losing the nightcap 2-1. In the opener, Jessica Morgan pitched a five-hitter with nine […]
Rain interrupted what was looking like a successful weekend for the Brandon softball team. The Blackhawks went 2-1 in the first three games they played at the North Star Tournament May 1-2 at Liberty Park in Sterling Heights. However, the rainy weekend weather forced the cancellation of the rest of the tournament, leaving the Blackhawks […]
‘Horseback Riding, Ages 7 to Adult: Learn to be around horses. Come and learn the fine art of English Horseback Riding at Fox Lake Hunt Club. Each class teaches basic riding, grooming information, anatomy of the horse, and various parts of the saddle and bridle. Long pants must be worn, and hard-soled shoes with heels […]