‘I would like this to be the most informed district out there.? That’s one of David J. Lillis? main goals if elected as state representative for the 46th District, which includes Oxford and Addison townships. ‘The people will know what’s going on,? said the 57-year-old Democrat. ‘And it will be the truth.? Lillis believes it’s […]
Editor’s Note: The following candidate profile story appeared in the July 30 Leader just prior to the primary election. By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Brad Jacobsen believes his work is not yet done. That’s why the 57-year-old Oxford Republican is once again running for the 46th District seat in the state House. ‘There’s still things […]
Now that he’s gotten his feet wet and learned the ropes, Mike Spisz is hoping District 3 voters will give him another two-year term on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners so he can accomplish some goals. ‘I enjoyed the first term, but I didn’t really get to do a lot of things that I […]
According to Pam Phelps, she received ‘zillions of phone calls? asking her to run as a school board candidate and that is why her name will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. ‘That’s why I am here,? Phelps said. ‘I don’t want to disappoint those people.? Phelps is no stranger to Oxford, having grown up […]
Oxford Village’s recent water and sewer rate changes were calculated based on outdated information involving the meter sizes for some residential accounts. Some accounts may have been billed as a 1-inch size meter rather than 5/8 or 3/4-inch. The size of the water meter is shown on the dial face and also on the meter […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer A 175 lb. cougar kind of fell into Glenn Bartoni’s lap. The illegally poached animal arrived at Sportsman’s Taxidermy, owned by Lake Orion resident Bartoni, July 1 with a personal note from the governor’s office. ‘Mr. Glenn Bartoni of Sportsman’s Taxidermy’has authorized possession of one male cougar hide/frozen and […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer On Tuesday, Nov. 4 registered voters will have the opportunity to vote for federal, state, county, judicial and local candidates, along with state and local proposals, in the 2014 General Election. All regular precincts will be open, Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults said, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer First he brings them in with contact juggling, a form of manipulation where the objects appear suspended. ‘From there, like Dragon on the Lake, I build the crowds, build them up, build them up, build them up.? Then he pulls out the final act of his street magic performance: […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Lake Orion resident Rachel Olson saw what no parent ever wants to see. ‘I think he knew he was going to go because he kept telling me all of these things, what to do, who to call. But our faith was so strong I always believed everything was possible,? […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer A scammer targeting some Lake Orion businesses struck Ed’s Broadway Gifts & Costume last week unsuccessfully demanding $419.83. Someone from a Detroit based number, 313-355-6713, called the Lake Orion gift store and spoke to co-owner Kathy Coe posing as a Detroit Edison agent Tuesday, Oct. 21. Coe reacted fast, […]