Oxford High students took a much-needed break from their normal routines May 9 to enjoy the school’s annual Spring Carnival. The students played all sorts of fun games, enjoyed hot dogs straight from the grill and grooved to some fantastic live music.
A total of 58,828 pounds of food was collected Saturday for Oxford-Orion FISH during the National Association of Letter Carriers’ (NALC) 26th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Carriers from the Oxford Post Office collected 28,220 pounds of canned goods and other nonperishable food items, while the carriers at the Lake Orion Post Office brought […]
Oxford-Orion FISH Vice President Julie Howald (left) and Vicky Haist, food drive coordinator for the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 320, are encouraging residents to participate in the 26th Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 12 by leaving canned goods and other non-perishable food items by their mailboxes. The plaques […]
OXFORD TWP. – An agency that’s been serving and saving youth in need for generations is looking to continue its mission, but on half the land it has now. Crossroads for Youth has up to 160 acres of its 320-acre campus, located at 930 E. Drahner Rd., listed for sale through Signature Associates, a commercial […]
After more than three decades of saving lives and protecting property, Lt. Brad Horton is retiring this month from the Oxford Fire Department. “It’s time for me to move on and (embark) on a new adventure,” said the 55-year-old. Horton, a 1981 Oxford High School graduate, has been a member of the department since 1985. […]
For such a little place, the Addison Township Public Library sure has a lot going on these days. First, it celebrated its 40th anniversary. Now, it’s director has been honored by her peers from across the state. Last week, Director Jaema Berman received the Patron Services Award during the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small/Rural Libraries Conference […]
An opportunity to do some volunteer work and help preserve an iconic piece of local history is happening in the Village of Leonard next week. Folks are being sought to help spruce up the historic mill/grain elevator, both inside and out, on Saturday, May 19. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. and end […]
What’s black-and-blue, has flashing lights, weighs approximately 7,000 pounds and strikes fear into the hearts of criminals? The newest member of the Oxford Village Police Department. Last week, the agency put into service its first Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. “It’s a nice addition,” said Police Chief Mike Solwold. “I’m pleased with […]
METAMORA TWP. – Nearly $100,000 was raised Saturday evening as Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center hosted its 28th Annual Derby Day Celebration. The fund-raiser was held in conjunction with the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. A total of 225 stylishly-dressed ladies and dapperly-attired gentlemen came to watch and wager […]
OHS students Antonia Vackaro (left) and Micah Dymond spread mulch in a flower bed at a Dayton St. home as part of the Oxford Gives Back work weekend. Photo by CJC. They came. They saw. They served. Approximately 600 volunteers spent Saturday and Sunday doing free yardwork and other chores at 70 homes in Oxford, […]