Ortonville resident Gloria Jean Smith passed away on Jan. 10, 2020. She was 85. Gloria was born on April 5, 1934. She was the loving wife of the late James; dear mother of Pamela Wild, Karen Smith, Barbara Montgomery and Julie Durant; adored grandmother of Danielle, Courtney and Sasha (Scott); great grandmother of Lexi, Taylor […]
Former Oxford resident Betty Hedges passed away on Dec. 31, 2019 in Henderson, Nevada. She was 73 years old. Betty was born in Detroit on Feb. 15, 1946 to Emilius and Melenia VanHoudt. Betty grew up in Detroit and after marrying Doug, they settled down in Sterling Heights and had their children, later moving […]
We are well into the new year that is 2020 and with that said, I do need to clean up some communications readers have sent me. I mean, come on, if you’re gonna’ take the time to write, I should have the common courtesy to use/share. Thank you readers for reading and caring enough to […]
Judith Ann Welch, age 77, of Roscommon, died on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at home in the presence and comfort of her family. Judy was born August 28, 1942 in Pennsylvania to Abby Heichel and Blaine Heichel. Judy will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Tony and […]
Tommy Lin Risinger, 73, of Metamora, died Tuesday, December 31, 2019. He was born March 24, 1946 in Pontiac. Tommy graduated from Oxford High School, class of 1964. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War. When he returned home, he married Kathleen Wade on November 28, 1969 in […]
Well, we made it to a shiny, new decade. A decade of promise, of hope, hardship and happiness. It’s the dawn of a new era, so I might as well go into this year of 2020 in a large way. Make a splash if you will. So, I ask, why not get a new name? […]
Micheal D Conner age 69 of Oxford, MI passed away suddenly December 26, 2019. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughters Rosemary (Matt), Raina (Aaron), Shellie, and grandchildren Bruce, Brandon, Ashley, Tyler and AJ. Arrangements for cremation entrusted to Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors, Oxford.
Julia Ann Binning, of Luther, passed away on December 24, 2019 at Grand Oaks Nursing Center in Baldwin. She was 85 years old. Julia was born on August 25, 1934 in Waterford Township to Floyd and Merle (Hutchinson) Giddins. On August 14, 1954 she entered into marraige with James Mercer Binning in Waterford Township. She […]
Christmas tree recycling Oakland County Parks and Recreation will again accept Christmas trees for recycling at its local parks. The Oakland Conservation District will then reward recyclers with a white pine seedling in the spring. Trees can be recycled Dec. 26-Jan.26 from 9.a.m.-4 p.m., seven days. There is no charge. Plastic, tinsel and wire must […]
Oakland County Michigan Works! recognized a local manufacturer, state legislator and local non-profit agency for their exemplary efforts in supporting the growth of the county’s workforce in 2019. The honorees were Barron Industries of Oxford, State Sen. Rosemary Bayer of Beverly Hills and Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit. The presentation took place Dec. 5 at […]