Seven area churches worked together for the past year to build a Habitat for Humanity house for a Pontiac family. The house was dedicated on Dec. 7. The participating churches; Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church, St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Mary’s-of-the-Hills Episcopal Church, Lake Orion United Methodist Church, Oxford United Methodist Church, Immanuel Congregational United […]
Monday, Dec. 15 9:36 a.m.-Station #3 responded to a medical emergency on Aspen Trail. 11:23 a.m.-A person on Westlyn was in distress. Station #3 responded. Tuesday, Dec. 16 11:38 a.m.-A person on North Broadway had a possible heart attack. Station #1 responded. 5:17 p.m.-A woman on Alan was in extreme pain. Station #1 responded. 6:05 […]
Tuesday, Dec. 16, hay was in the roadway at M-24/Atwater. *** Wednesday, Dec. 17, a hit and run accident occurred on South Broadway. Suspicious circumstances were reported on North Park Blvd. Check forgery on East Flint. *** Thursday, Dec. 18, arrests were made at Orion Road/East Flint for zero tolerance, minor in possession and open […]
Monday, Dec. 15, driving with a suspended and expired license arrest on Lapeer Road. Breaking and entering at North Oaks Animal Hospital on Clarkston Road. Possession of marijuana arrest on Ash Drive. Warrant arrest on Kimberly. Found property and possible probation violation on Kimberly. Assault and battery, and a purse was missing, at Lake Orion […]
After running in the Chicago Marathon in 1999, Scripps Middle School Principal Ken Gutman swore he’d never run another. But when he heard about the Marine Corps Marathon held in Washington, DC, the temptation of running in the nation’s capital was too hard to resist. “(Running through Washington) was one of the highlights,” said Gutman, […]
Ten Years Ago Dec. 22, 1993 ~~~Village officials received word last week that they will receive $800,000 in Critical Bridge Program funds to rebuilt Bellevue Bridge. The project is expected to cost $1 million. ~~~Over 50 new computers and related equipment will soon find their way into Lake Orion Schools. Twenty Years Ago Dec. 21, […]
Hertiage Spinning and Weaving on Flint Street joined other downtown Lake Orion businesses in decorating their store windows for the holidays. The Downtown Lake Orion committee sponsored the contest. To see more photos of downtown windows, read this week’s Lake Orion Review.
“Spending time with my family.” —Elizabeth Brendle, 7, of Lake Orion. For more photos of kids telling about their favorite Christmas family tradition, read this week’s Lake Orion Review.
Marilyn Bossardet was honored at the Dec. 23 village council meeting for her three years service on the Oxford Beautification Commission. Bossardet recently resigned from the commission and was replaced by village resident Sue McGinnis. Beautification Commission Chairman Joe Bullen described Bossardet as a “real asset to us” and a “willing worker,” who was always […]
From Rotarians and Lions to Kiwanis and Civitans, Oxford is the proud home of many service clubs. To make sure everyone driving through town knows that, the village is exploring erecting a “gateway sign” highlighting all the area service clubs’ logos. “I think that our service clubs need to be recognized,” said Councilwoman Renee Donovan, […]