Son threatens mom with knife

An 81 year old resident on South Washington Street in Lake Orion was allegedly assaulted by her son in a incident that took place on June 17 at 10:15 p.m. Her son, James Smith, 47, is currently in Oakland County Jail, held on a $75,000 cash bond. Village police were sent to the residence after […]

Pine Tree presents $1,000 check

The students council and Pioneer Club at Pine Tree Elementary School recently presented the American Cancer Society with a check for $1,000, money raised from a sucker sale and bake sale held at the school. A team from Pine Tree also helped raise money by participating in the society’s recent Relay for Life, a 24-hour […]

Letter to the Editor

I read with dismay CJ Carnacchio’s editorial regarding Jim Marleau and Memorial Day ceremonies in Oxford and Orion. To suggest Marleau’s actions were rude or insensitive seems a little disingenuous. EVERY ceremony or parade event in this town is going to involve campaigning by political candidates. I certainly don’t think that getting to know your […]

Fire Call

Monday, June 14 1:14 a.m.-Station #2 responded to a bleeding hand on Cardinal Hill. 5:56 a.m.-A person on Orion Road had a diabetic reaction. Station #1 responded. 7:16 a.m.-Station #1 responded to an unconscious person at Kroger’s on Lapeer Road. Tuesday, June 15 10:04 a.m.-Someone at a Lapeer Street apartment needed medical assistance with an […]

Deputy Reports

Monday, June 14, operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on Baldwin Road. A vehicle was damaged on Indianwood Road. Tools were missing from a vehicle on Waldon Road. Watches and cash were taken from a home on Cedar Key. *** Tuesday, June 15, a vehicle was scratched on Heights Road. A radio was missing from […]

Piston fever

Area residents came out in force on June 17 to celebrate the Detroit Pistons NBA World Championship victory at the Palace of Auburn Hills at a fan appreciation rally. Over 22,000 residents, parking any place they could find space including Palace entrances and entrance and exit ramps on I-75, packed the Palace to get a […]

Letter to the Editor

I’m writing this letter to protest, for the record, the decision to euthanize the swan on Lake Orion. It’s hard to believe the Department of Agriculture actually recommended the issuance of a permit to destroy the swan, based on a very ‘few? complaints. Obviously, the MAJORITY’S wishes were overlooked. A group was in the process […]

Letter to the Editor

Having just received my homeowners insurance, I wonder if we were the only ones in the area who got a 30 percent increase in our premium or if everyone did and are suffering in silence. My feeling is an increase of this proportion is both excessive and uncalled for. The insurance companies have complained that […]

Letter to the Editor

At a recent township meeting, I must have had a puzzled look upon my face as the status of the Gingellville Community Center was being discussed. The lady next to me offered to explain the pros and cons of the problem. Her knowledge of the tax laws and kind tutorage helped me understand the problem. […]

Bike rider injured near Indianwood Road

A 19-year-old Crediton man was injured on June 19 while he was riding his dirt bike on a piece of property near Indianwood Road. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, the man was injured while attempting to perform a ‘wheely? on his dirt bike. He lost control and fell, possibly breaking his lower left […]