Oxford residents Ashlee Dark (left) and Derek Kala are about to embark on a lengthy trip across the United States and parts of Canada. They plan to visit 38 national parks in 18 states. Folks can follow their journey on Instagram at campsite1978. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio. Hitting the road is an American tradition. In […]
2019. No, 2020. Wait, maybe 2019. No, definitely 2020. It’s certainly been a seesaw, but it appears the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has finally made up its mind regarding when the much-anticipated M-24 construction project will occur. “MDOT will no longer consider advancing the project to the 2019 construction year and the project will […]
OXFORD TWP. – A large number of pets perished Friday afternoon when a fire erupted inside a manufactured home on Basket Branch in the Lake Villa community. According to Fire Chief Pete Scholz, a combination of smoke, heat and the loss of power to the house claimed the lives of approximately 35 birds, one cat […]
Wildcats, big and small, will begin popping up around town next week in an effort to support merchants and bolster local commerce. Oxford’s beloved mascot figures prominently in Experience Oxford, a new event that will run from Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22. Its purpose is to elevate public awareness about the wide range […]
Why did the sewage cross the road? It heard that “living is a vacation” on the other side. An estimated 1,000 gallons of raw sewage flowed southward across Indian Lake Rd. – which is the Oxford/Orion border – on April 3 due to a “plugged sewer,” according to an email from Zach Earp, of the […]
A popular church that’s been catering to the spiritual and community needs of the Oxford area for decades has changed its name. Christ the King Church, located at 1550 W. Drahner Rd., is now LakePoint Community Church. “We’re a church that’s on a lake and the property comes to a point, so we chose LakePoint,” […]
Addison Township’s public library will celebrate a true milestone next week and the public is invited to join in the festivities. A 40th anniversary party for the community institution will be held on Tuesday, April 17 from 5-7 p.m. The library is located at 1400 Rochester Rd. in Lakeville. Past and present library employees, board […]
Two student riders are being singled out by Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Metamora Township for special recognition at its 28th Annual Derby Day Celebration on Saturday, May 5. This year, the adult honoree is Debora Solomon, a former Oxford resident who now lives in Lapeer, and the youth honoree is Gabe Vandelinder, of […]
McLaren Oakland hospital and the Oxford Fire Dept. recently teamed up to ensure all the second-graders in the school district received free helmets to help keep them and their developing brains safe while using their bicycles, inline skates, skateboards, scooters and hoverboards.
Oxford firefighter Randy Darnell hoses down the charred, smoldering remains of the Wilson barn at 1965 W. Davison Lake Rd. In the background is a 1967 Dodge Coronet convertible. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio. Good Friday wasn’t a good day for the Wilson family. Their barn burned to the ground. At 10:02 a.m., Oxford firefighters were […]