OXFORD — View Newspaper Group Owner and President Rick Burrough is proud to announce the locally-owned newspaper company has acquired the business operations of Sherman Publications, Inc., which includes the publications The Lake Orion Review, The Oxford Leader, The Citizen, The Clarkston News, The Ad-Vertiser, The Penny Stretcher and Big Deal. “The Sherman family’s local […]
By Don Rush Oxford Leader Editor It’s been one heck of a run for one local newspaper publishing family, and this week that run comes to an end. For 67 years members of the Jim and Hazel Sherman family have had their hands in publishing weekly, community newspapers under the Sherman Publications, Inc., banner. As […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Brandon Twp.- Due to attendee and vendor interest, Septemberfest will now be a four day event for 2022. Vendors and events hosted by Brandon Township Parks and Recreation will be on Saturday and Sunday. Previously, the parks and rec portion was only on Saturday. “Last year we did a survey […]
By David Fleet Editor Last month, a second booster to prevent the COVID-19 virus was authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The vaccine can be administered at least four months after the first booster, regardless of whether the first booster was mRNA or J&J. Area pharmacies, including Ortonville Rite Aid, 10 S. Ortonville […]
Brynlee Warmack first grade student at Harvey Swanson is rather enthralled with a good book during National March is Reading Month last month. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Ortonville- The village council voted 5-0 to approve the trailheads for the Ortonville Preservation Park and establish the Friends of Ortonville Trails under the guidance of the village manger. Councilmembers Keith Dylus and Tony Randazzo were absent with notice. “Ensuring the village is both connected and walkable are goals for […]
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Beginning July 6, three road bridges in the village will be under construction for up to six weeks. The bridge on Mill Street will remain open and Ball street will close for a few days, but the bridge at South Street will be closed for up to six weeks. The […]
By David Fleet Editor Atlas Twp.- A few miles of township road will be a whole lot sweeter this spring. On March 21, the township board of trustees voted 5-0 to resurface with limestone three miles of roads and also apply Perma-Zyme to help solidify the surface. At a cost of $85,110 limestone will be […]
Ryan Oberte and Avery Byrne, Goodrich High School students stretch prior to an after school conditioning run. Area school spring sports are starting soon. Photo by Patrick McAbee.
By Shelby Stewart Staff Writer Nearly 90 percent of Brandon High School students feel generally safe while at school. At the same time, 51.1 percent of students have felt sad or hopeless every day for at least two weeks at a time. The feelings of local students are a segment of an extensive survey conducted […]