Oxford High School juniors are invited to spend part of their summer vacation exploring what it’s like to be the public officials who make the laws and the police officers who enforce them. Applications are available in the counseling office for the Boys State, Girls State and Student Trooper programs, sponsored locally by Oxford American […]
Reader sounds off about property values and vets After reading the article in the January 7 Oxford Leader about Oxford Township Housing starts I am appalled on how the treasurer looks at and complains about the Waterstone Independence Village’s reduction to an actual realistic value of their property and not the inflated amount the assessor […]
2014 was an even-steven year for the K9 Stray Rescue League in Oxford Township. The rescue group took in 531 dogs and found homes for 531 dogs. ‘How amazing is that? I could have never planned that,? said Rescue League President Lori Stevenson. Formed in 1990, the nonprofit group is dedicated to saving dogs from […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer If there is one thing Joan Sheridan is good at making, it’s a set of knitted knockers. That’s because she knits them with love. Sheridan, owner of Heritage Spinning and Weaving in downtown Lake Orion, began the nonprofit organization Knit Michigan nine years ago to raise money, awareness, and […]
Two Oxford High School varsity wrestlers have joined the 100 club. Senior Collin Campbell (left) and junior Alex Hrisopolous (above) both achieved the 100th win of their wrestling careers. Campbell’s victory was earned Jan. 14 at Rochester Adams High School. Hrisopolous earned his 100th win on Dec. 13 at Warren Woods Tower High School. ? […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s an abundance of choppers. Lake Orion and Orion Township residents have noticed more helicopter activity in the community lately, keeping strong tabs of occurrences on social media sites. First there was a sighting January 16 near Lake Orion High School. Then […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer A unique fitness center that opened Tuesday in Lake Orion is offering free group fitness classes the entire week. Women’s Excellence in Wellness, powered by Movestrong, is located at 1410 S. Lapeer Rd. and represents a partnership between local physicians and fitness gurus. Please review the fitness class schedule […]
On the hard wood, the Lady Cats pushed their OAA White record to 2-0 after beating Avondale on the road with a 45-26 win, bringing their record to 8-4 on the season. ‘Oxford and Avondale pushed the ball up and down the court for four quarters, but in the end it was Oxford’s pressure defense […]
First-year Lake Orion boys swim coach John Jess said this week that his team continues to improve and swim hard. The water Dragons are competing in the Red Division, which is the top grouping in the Oakland Activities Association. They might not have the depth that some schools have but Jess said ‘it has been […]
The Wildcat swimmers ended in a 90-90 tie last week after battling against The Phoenix, a joint team of Farmington High and Farmington Harrison. Based on past results with Rochester and Stoney Creek, Head Coach Jackie Rank, expects the end of the season league meet to be ‘very interesting.? 200 Medley Relay: Oxford’s A Relay […]