Hello Oxford, I’m the new guy. Well, new to Oxford that is. If anyone has read the Leader’s sister publiclations the Lake Orion Review or the Clarkston News, you may have seen my byline or recognize my picture in this column. So what’s my history you ask? I graduated from Lapeer East High School in […]
For many people, traveling abroad is just a dream, but for Oxford High School Choir Students it could become a reality. After performing at Carnegie Hall last year in New York City, OHS Choir received an invite to travel to Ireland and perform in the ‘Ireland Celebration of American Music Concert Series,? but in order […]
Hey ladies are you are you looking to enjoy an evening of ‘giggles, frolicking and friendship?? Then sign up for Lake Orion’s First Annual Ladies? Night Out: ‘Babes on Broadway,? on Oct. 4, sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). The night is a ticketed event for $10 per person. The fee includes a donation […]
A good size crowd gathered at the Orion Veterans Memorial for Patriots Day on Sept. 11 to pay tribute to emergency first responders (EMS, Firefighters and police) all across America, as well as to reflect on the lives that were lost after the terrorist attacks on New York City’s Twin Towers 11 years ago. ‘It […]
By the time you read this I will already be gone. I know it seems like yesterday that I arrived here at Orion, but as quickly as I arrived, I am saying goodbye. Upper management i.e. the bosses that be at Sherman Publications felt it was a good idea to ‘shake things up? again and […]
When his house caught fire in 2003, Erich Senft was glad when the Addison Township Fire Department showed up a mere eight minutes after receiving the call. As the newly elected chairman of the Addison Township Fire Board, Senft said one of his objectives is to increase public awareness of the quality and performance of […]
When Brian Brougham joined the Boy Scouts as a Tiger Cub when he was in first grade, he said the whole thing seemed appealing to him. ‘We got to shoot BB guns and stuff like that, so it seemed pretty cool. The more I did it, the more I liked it,? said the Oxford High […]
Family, food, and fun for all ages was all to be had at this year’s Barn Daze held at Frienship Park on Sept. 8. The event included Civil War Encampments, hay wagon rides, inflatable obstacle courses, petting farm, fresh farm produce, pony rides, pickle barrel train rides, bungie trampolines, and various children games. Barn Daze […]
Taxpayers should be outraged that the Orion Township Board is spending their money to ‘break the law,? according to resident Michael Mahan, owner of Lake Orion Fireworks. Mahan stood before the board once again at the Sept. 04 meeting pleading with them to re-look at the township’s fireworks ordinance that was passed at the Aug. […]
Studies have shown, children raised with pets are healthier kids and will have less problems with allergies, which is why the Devoted Friends Animal Society Inc of Ortonville invites you to their Pet Adoption and Fun Festival on Sept. 15. The event will take place between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at New Beginnings Church […]