Like thousands of Michiganders, over the Labor Day weekend my husband Matt and I made our way Up North to a cabin. The cabin has been in his family for generations, and Matt loves it there. I wouldn’t categorize myself as the cabin-type, but every couple of years I agree to a weekend in the […]
LAKE ORION — The 11th annual Lake Orion Zombie Walk begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 in front of Ed’s Broadway Gift & Costume, 2 S. Broadway St. on the corner of Broadway and Flint streets. The Zombie Walk is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Orion Lighted Christmas Parade Group, which is on Dec. 7. […]
OXFORD TWP. — Kingsbury Country Day School will host its 14th annual Twilight 5K & Cougar Mudder 5K on-campus fundraiser race beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 on the school grounds, 5000 Hosner Rd. “The beautiful terrain that makes up the 125 acres of the incredible campus will challenge both runners and walkers with trails, […]
Lake Orion, Oxford cross country teams to raise funds for 42 Strong Foundation By Jim Newell Managing Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — The Lake Orion-Oxford football game is always an intense gridiron rivalry, with the winner claiming the Double-O Trophy and bragging rights for a year. But what happens off the field when the Lake Orion […]
Glenn Alvin Eisenhardt, 83, of Leonard, Mich., peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, after a brief illness. Born Oct. 20, 1940, in Mt. Clemens, Mich., Glenn was the son of Clark R. Eisenhardt and Helen Hessel Eisenhardt. He was preceeded in death by his sisters, Clara Tyler and Donna Eberly. Glenn has been […]
Gary D. Sutherby, 87, a lifelong resident of Leonard, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born June 18, 1937, the son of Jessie and Marion (Porter) Sutherby, Jr. in Leonard. He graduated from Almont High School in 1955. Gary married the love of his life, Dolores Epler, on […]
Richard L. Hottman Sr. of Lake Orion, age 90, passed away on Sept. 8, 2024. Richard is the beloved husband of the late Shirley, who passed away in 2003 after 48 years of marriage. Richard is the loving father of Rick (Deb) Hottman Jr., Randy (Cindy) Hottman, Darlene (Mike) Alonzi, Robert (Sherry) Hottman, Lori Marsh […]
Aloha Agnes (French) Mitchell, 94, passed away Sept. 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by husband Charles James Mitchell and daughter Janice (Bill) Wedge. She is survived by daughters Linda (Mark) Schafrick, Nancy (Steven) Thumser and Charles J Mitchell Jr. She is also survived by grandchildren Zachary, Erich, Emily, […]
The world lost a beautiful light on Sept. 13, 2024, when Eileen Mae, of Oxford, made her transition. Eileen was born in Detroit on Nov. 10, 1931, to the late Leslie and Mildred Eppinger. Eileen found purpose and fulfillment in her involvement with the numerous charities and rescues she was involved with including, F.I.S.H providing […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — Creatures will crawl forth from every tomb in Lake Orion on Sept. 21 when the zombie horde prowls the streets of the Village of Lake Orion in search of nourishment. The 11th annual Ed’s Broadway Gift & Costume Zombie Walk begins at 8 p.m. Any ghoul who […]