By Jim Newell Lake Orion Review Editor The Lake Orion Police Department has arrested a North Oakland Transportation Authority employee who embezzled thousands of dollars using a NOTA gas card. Andrea Nicole Vrsek, a 10-year NOTA employee was arrested on April 27 on one count of Embezzlement – Agent or Trustee, a 5-year felony and […]
“It gives me hope that the younger generation is learning how to just be kind. You don’t find that much anymore.” That’s what Oxford Township resident Denise Body had to say about the Oxford Gives Back (OGB) program as she watched a hard-working crew of kindhearted volunteers clean up her yard Saturday morning. “It’s unbelievable. […]
It was another successful season for the Oxford-based Scarves 4 Cozy Kids program and it was one that brought warmth to children all over Oakland County during the winter months. The program was launched by 11-year-old Oxford resident Alex VanHaren in December 2015, after he discovered there were children at his school that faced recess […]
Cancer got a well-deserved kick in the butt at the Collier Lanes bowling alley Friday night as community members, friends and family gathered to enjoy some fantastic music and lend their support to Mark Terrian, of Oxford Village, as he battles this dreaded disease. They came to hear local musician Michael Young, a fellow Oxford […]
It was a truly magical evening Friday as Leonard Elementary School held its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance in the gym. There were plenty of twirls, laughs and hugs as little girls had a fun time with the most important men in their lives. The Hawaiian luau theme made the night extra special and colorful.
Approximately 780 volunteers spent the weekend doing yardwork at approximately 115 local homes for folks who need it as part of Oxford Gives Back. For the story, read “Oxford Gives Back lives up to its name: 780 volunteers clean up 115 yards in 2 days.”
May 1: Oxford Village Police allegedly found a man unconscious in a running vehicle located in the 400 block of S. Glaspie St. at 2:38 a.m. When police knocked on the window and the man did not respond, they opened the door and allegedly shook the man awake. It was noted in the report that […]
The sand exploded as Oxford High School student Antonia Vackaro made her landing for the long jump during the 55th Annual Elmer Ball Oxford Invitational held Saturday. For results, read “Tough day for Cats at Elmer Ball Invite.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
By Jim Newell Lake Orion Review Editor A North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) employee who allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars using the organization’s gasoline card is under investigation and could face criminal charges after the results are turned over to the county prosecutor’s office. Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh said his department was in […]
A month filled with the wonder of books during March is Reading Month paid off for six Oxford Elementary students on March 23, when they were presented with brand new bicycles and helmets donated by the Oxford Masonic Lodge #84. Rewarded that day were third-graders Esmerelda Cornado, Raylin Knotts, Isaac Hughes and Cameron Butkiewicz, fourth-grader […]