All the houses in Village Homes, behind the Marathon Station on M-24, haven’t been sold and the builder recently asked village officials for some reduction in his sewer charges. Tony Gallo of Gallo Homes asked that the sewer usage charges on the unsold homes be reduced to the minimum since the water used didn’t go […]
Make sure to include Lake Orion’s Lighted Parade in your weekend plans. The parade is in downtown Lake Orion on Dec. 6 at 6 p.m.
First-graders at Carpenter Elementary School sat down together on Nov. 25 in the school’s cafeteria to give thanks and enjoy their annual “Thanksgiving Feast.” The menu, including popcorn, fruit, turkey and cheese, was prepared and laid out for the students by parent volunteers. The students made the mood even more festive by dressing in traditional […]
Oxford resident Liz Jones saw a problem, informed her local government about it and now a solution is in the works. “I’m ecstatic,” she said. Over the last month, someone has been illegally disposing of garbage in a dumpster located in the township cemetery on the south side of W. Burdick St. According to Jones, […]
Oxford Township officials Nov. 26 unanimously authorized a “work plan” aimed at updating the community’s Master Plan for a cost not to exceed $35,000. “I really feel this is the best $35,000 we’ll probably spend on this community for the whole year,” said township Treasurer Joe Ferrari. “There’s a lot of good, solid analysis that’s […]
It’s toy drive season once more. The Empty Stocking Fund, which is the largest toy drive in North Oakland County, needs your help. Last year the Empty Stocking Fund provided gifts for more than 6,000 children in the area, making the holiday season a special one for them. This year, requests for help have been […]
Should have worn a hat. At least that’s what Wes Fuelling told me at Saturday’s Tree Lighting Ceremony. By the time people started arriving at Children’s Park, the wind was blowing hard (dropping the chill factor) and clouds reappeared after a brief flirting of sunshine earlier in the afternoon. Because of the park’s gazebo and […]
For ages, man has sought an answer to the eternal question – Where can I learn both dance and pilates in one place? The quest ended at 17 S. Washington St. in downtown Oxford with the opening of Cutting Edge Center for Dance and Pilates. Owned by a mother-daughter team, Royal Oak resident Katie Clark […]
The Rise and Shine Donut Shop in Lake Orion is collecting hats, scarves and mittens to donate to the Orion/Oxford FISH this holiday season. The items will go to local families in need, and can be brought to the shop on Lapeer and placed on a special Christmas tree there. FISH will be picking up […]
Oxford resident Lisa Brinker was simply devastated after she found her 80-year-old platinum and diamond heirloom wedding set not in its usual place – on her ring finger. “I had been to a number of places throughout the afternoon,” she said. “I noticed the ring was missing later after the kids got home from school.” […]