Busy day at Clear Lake

There was little time to breathe at Clear Lake Elementary June 8. The school held both its Field Day, plus a building-wide event focused on people who help others such as nurses, firefighters, police officers, military veterans and dog rescue volunteers.  

I love you, Dad

I love you, Dad

Leonard Elementary fourth-grader Michael Corcoran gives his dad, Tom, a big hug during the school’s “Donuts for Dad” event held Friday morning. It’s never too early to celebrate Father’s Day.

Hoop-La raises $4K for Lone Ranger Parade

It wasn’t exactly March Madness. At times, the antics on the court bore a closer resemblance to the Harlem Globetrotters than serious basketball. But none of the spectators seemed to mind a bit because in the end, the Wildcat Hoop-La, a celebrity game of hoops held Saturday night at Oxford High School, was all about […]

Entries wanted for Lakeville Lake’s first boat parade

Move over Lake Orion, there’s a new boat parade in town. A group of property owners on Lakeville Lake in Addison Township are organizing a boat parade for Saturday, July 2 beginning at noon. “People like boats and it’s a great time to be on the lake. I think we’ll have a good crowd,” said […]

So long Tom’s, welcome Stones

A changing of the guard quietly occurred in Oxford Monday afternoon as the sign on the Tom’s Hardware store was removed. Located at 558 S. Lapeer Rd., the store recently closed after diligently serving the community for 44 years. It was owned and operated by the Toteff family. Although Tom’s was the last hardware store […]

NOTA’s got a brand new ride

A new type of vehicle specifically-designed for wheelchair users will soon be traveling local roads, providing rides for folks served by the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA). It’s called the MV-1 and it’s built in Mishawaka, Indiana by Mobility Ventures, a subsidiary of AM General. AM General created and manufactured the iconic Jeep used in […]

Bandel wins at states, sets new record

As usual, Connor Bandel, a 2016 Oxford High School graduate, did exceptionally well in the Division 1 state finals for track and field held June 4 in Hudsonville, just outside Grand Rapids. The Wildcat powerhouse won both the shot put and discus throw events. Bandel set a new state record in shot put with a […]

Fair day!

On Sunday, Kingsbury Country Day School in Addison Township held its 60th Annual Country Fair. The crowd didn’t let the on-and-off rain dampen its spirits. The fair went on as planned and everyone had a great time.  

Locals should fight proposed RTA tax

I’m well beyond fed up with covetous government officials, with their greedy hearts and grubby hands, who constantly demand I give more and more – while living on less and less – in order to finance their dreams and schemes. With every fiber of my being, I hope the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of Southeast […]