Earns Eagle Scout honors

This past weekend up in Metamora’s D-Bar-A Scout Ranch, overlooking Lockwood Lake, a special ceremony took place. Oxford High School Senior John Keller earned the rank of Eagle Scout at his Eagle Court of Honor ceremony. “Becoming an Eagle Scout means a lot to me. It’s changed me as a person, and prepared me for […]

Oxford High School teacher receives state recognition

Oxford High School teacher Katie Goetz received the 2019 SHAPE-Michigan Honor Award from the Society of Health and Physical Educators on Nov. 7, at the SHAPE-MI annual conference in Lansing. The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPEMi) is dedicated to the promotion of the organization of School, Community, and National programs of health education, […]

Marilyn Bossardet, 85

Marilyn (Ramsdell) Bossardet, formerly Marilyn Winther, of Oxford, died on Nov. 9, 2019. She was 85. She was born on April 18 1934. She is survived by her children Gordon (Linda) Winther, Bradley (Kim) Winther, Daniel (Jean) Winther, Mitchell Winther, Matthew (Susan) Winther, Dawn Winther (Haydel), John (Donna) Bossardet and Susan Bossardet; 16 grandchildren, numerous […]

Michelle Marie Hanks, 44

Michelle Marie Hanks, age 44 of Flint, formerly of Lake Orion,  passed away November 3, 2019. She’s the beloved wife of Charlie; devoted and loving mother of Mariah, Macie, Morgan and Megyn; daughter of John and Marie Rolfingsmeyer of Dade City, Florida; sister of Michael (Jenny) Rolfingsmeyer; aunt of Emme and Reed Rolfingsmeyer; daughter-in-law of Chuck Hanks and […]

Theresa Christine (Law) Howell, 97

Theresa Christine (Law) Howell went to be with her Lord Jesus on October 28, 2019 at the age of 97. She was born in Moultrie, Georgia on June 8, 1922 to G. Gaston Law and Annie Belle Gaines. Theresa is the beloved wife of the late Jerome Howell who preceded her in death; beloved mother […]

Carol Louise Phipps, age 82

Carol Louise Phipps, age 82, of Estero, FL formerly of Oxford, MI, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice. Carol was born on September 9, 1937 in Pontiac,  a daughter of the late William & Louise Johanson. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and is […]

‘Preliminary’ work starts on M-24 this week

Area drivers may have thought they had until this coming spring to travel M-24 unimpeded. Guess again. Last week, construction barrels and a new electronic sign announced “southbound M-24 Lane Closures” starting “Nov. 4,” Monday. The preliminary work starting this week will probably last until the end of this year, according to the Michigan Department […]

Turkey Trot returns

A total of 75 runners and walkers braved temperatures in the 30s to participate in the annual Turkey Trot this past Saturday morning at Seymour Lake Township Park. Sponsored by Meijer and organized by the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department, the event consisted of a 5-kilometer run and a 2-kilometer walk inside the park’s […]

Thank you, Oxford Lions Club!

On Oct. 14, the Oxford Lions Club presented a check for $500 to the Oxford Parks and Recreation Department to be used for the senior center. This year the Lions have donated over $13,000.

Makes 25 bird nest boxes for Eagle Scout award

Oxford High School junior Seth Palmer earned his Boy Scout Eagle Award and Silver Palm. The Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Boy Scouts awarded to about six percent of all eligible scouts. In addition to the leadership and rank advancements, an Eagle Scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges. Palmer earned […]