By Susan Carroll Lake Orion Review Writer Diagnosed with Metach-romatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) by his neurologist in March, Matt Maskill, at the age of 20, finally have the answer he and his mother have been searching for since he was in elementary school. Maskill and his family must now travel to Minneapolis for three-and-a-half months while […]
Addison Township residents are invited to share their classic cars, motorcycles and delicious cupcakes with the community at the third annual Classic Car and Cupcake Challenge on Saturday, September 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Local bakers are encouraged to exhibit their skills in the kitchen by entering the cupcake contest inside the library, located […]
It was a sidesplitting sizzler during the Hilariously Hot Chili Cookoff and Comedy Night at the Dragon on the Lake Festival Aug. 24. Oxford firefighters Alan Adorjan and Amanda McBride served up a spicy traditional chili, competing against the Orion Township and Rochester fire departments white chicken chilis. While the hometown favorites from Lake Orion […]
It doesn’t matter when you attended, all were welcome at the Leonard School Reunion held at a private home on Aug. 26. The school has been educating Leonard children since 1935. It used to accommodate students through the 10th grade, but these days, it’s strictly an elementary school for K-5 classes. It’s nice that everybody […]
Oxford High School’s Class of 1952 recently held its 65th reunion at the Oxford Hills Golf Club. Those who attended were (seated, from left) James Kaffenberger, Flora (South) Irlen, Bob Godkin and Marilyn (Smith) Carlson. Shown in the middle row are Barbara (Trudell) Thomas, Maggie (Hicks) McNett, Del Collier, Suzanne (Valentine) Spiker, Zelma (Collier) Fellows, […]
Oxford Legion Post 108 will host a gun show on Saturday, September 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 130 E. Drahner Rd. Six-foot tables are available for rent to vendors for $15 each. Set-up for vendors will be held from 7 to 9 a.m. Vendors may have one assistant throughout the show and […]
By Jim Newell Lake Orion Review Editor Building Your Temple CrossFit brought home the coveted “Rob’ Dragon Trophy after taking first place in the Dragon Boat Races on Aug. 27. The 9th Dragon Boat Race final was one of the closest in the history of the event, with 1.5 seconds separating the top three teams. […]
Oxford quarterback Parker Fleming (#12) fights his way through Romeo defenders to gain some extra yardage. Beneath him is Oxford’s Sergio Borg (#5). By Chaz Millard Football Correspondent ANN ARBOR – The 2017 Oxford Wildcats football season kicked off Aug. 25 in the second annual “Battle at the Big House” at Michigan Stadium with […]
Broken, bleeding and facing the very real prospect of an untimely demise as he laid unconscious on the unforgiving pavement. That was Oxford resident Ronnie Bunker’s condition after a driver allegedly hit him and fled the scene at the intersection of Perry St. and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Pontiac on Saturday, Aug. 19. […]
Another week is here and another official is leaving Oxford Village government. You can almost set your watch by it. This time, it’s Councilman Tom Kennis. He’s resigning from the seat he’s occupied since November 2014. When asked why he decided to call it quits before his term expires in November 2018, Kennis was reluctant […]