Work on the roundabout at Indianwood, Baldwin and Coats Roads is set to begin this construction season. Orion Township will contribute $84,000 for its share of the construction and over $40,000 for landscaping and street lighting. The board of trustees voted to use $70,000 set aside for highways and streets in the general capital improvement […]
Work on the roundabout at Indianwood, Baldwin and Coats Roads is set to begin this construction season. Orion Township will contribute $84,000 for its share of the construction and over $40,000 for landscaping and street lighting. The board of trustees voted to use $70,000 set aside for highways and streets in the general capital improvement […]
The Orion Township Board of Trustees voted unanimously on March 1 to remain with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department for the answering of cellular 911 calls in the township. The board first reviewed the issue in February, after the OCSD requested they formally make them their wireless 911 dispatch location. The township has already contracted […]
I attended the story of the century in my pajamas. Thanks to a call by Mary Harkins, I saw every person on the day of the fire I’ve ever known in this town without wearing make up and combing my hair. Leaving a bowl of Grape Nuts on the table, I dashed to the car […]
In a ‘fast paced? world we are forced to live in, we often overlook the human kindness that still exists. March 4 was a sad day for many business people, residents of the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township. We lost part of the history of this community that day, but what emerged from […]
Eight years ago when we opened the Sagebrush Cantina we had no idea we would be so profoundly blessed with so many friends and caring people. We thanked God every day for this, but nothing has proven it more than the last few days. The moral, spiritual and monetary support that has poured into our […]
The Oxford Varsity Volleyball team ended their season on a disappointing note with a loss to Davison in the first round of Districts this past Saturday at Lapeer East. The Lady Cats came out strong to beat Davison 15-11 in the first game, but lost their momentum in the next two losing 8-15 and 11-15. […]
Once again the Oxford Varsity Wrestlers are sending their best to state competition. Senior Kyle Rowley and junior Kyle Oliver won their regional matches to qualify for this weekend’s event. The two will be going up against the other top 15 wrestlers in their weight classes. “I’m just taking it match by match,” said Oliver. […]
The Lake Orion Firefighters? Ladies Auxiliary wishes to extend thanks to all the area businesses, organizations and private citizens who delivered food and refreshments to our firefighters last Thursday. Twelve hours of firefighting is exhausting and the guys were very grateful for all the goodies (pizza, donuts, fruit, pop, water coffee, etc.) It’s comforting to […]
The Wildcat cagers wrapped up their season on a low note with losses to the top two teams in the league and then a loss at District competition. On March 2, Oxford lost a heartbreaker to league champion Holly. “Holly is the best team in the league,” said Coach Steve Laidlaw. “We were down by […]