Former Oxford resident and teacher, Lawrence Neil Pinchback, age 73, passed away on April 11, 2023, at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital under hospice care. Larry was born on September 23, 1949, to the late Tyrus and Rosemary Pinchback and grew up in Clawson. Larry was a football, golf, and baseball star athlete who graduated from […]
Former Oxford resident Harold Churchill of Estes Park, CO, passed away March 18, 2023 at the age of 88. Harold was born in Imlay Cityon April 19, 1934 to Earl and Zelma Churchill. He was married to Beverly West until 1982 and they had 4 daughters. He married Ann Holler June 1985 and lived a […]
Christopher James Smith, age 48 was born July 9,1974 in Port Huron, Michigan. Chris is survived by his wife, Nicole and his two son’s Jack and Lukas, parents Gary and Pamela Smith, brother Adam (Tasha) Smith, Sister Emily Smith (Bill Schumacher), Brother Abraham (Teanne) Smith, Brother Noah (Tammi) Smith and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, […]
James “Jim” Arthur Walendzik, age 74, was born April 15, 1948 in Detroit, Michigan. Jim is survived by his son, Kalon Walendzik (Stephanie), step-granddaughter Grace, daughter Wynne White (Travis), grandsons, Ruger and Ryder, sisters Sue Meyersieck (Scott) and Robin Thomas (Joe), brother Tim Walendzik (Pam), and many loving cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jim was preceded […]
Lil Prawdzik, cherished mother and Omi, died on April 6, 2023, one day before her 91st birthday. Lil was born in Tarutino, Ukraine in 1932. At the time this region was known as Bessarabia and included many German settlements. World War II interrupted her life, and Lil’s family made the months-long journey back to […]
Smiles, smiles, smiles. There were hundreds of smiles this past Saturday as Oxford Township Parks & Recreation hosted their annual Easter Bunny Bonanza this past Saturday at Seymour Lake Township Park. The weather was perfect sunny skies with a slight spring breeze. Over 250 kids, their parents and family gathered around a marked off circle […]
Work to start this month By Don Rush Area residents with hybrid or electric vehicles (EV) will soon have the ability to charge their batteries while visiting downtown Oxford. According to Oxford Village Manager Joe Madore, within the next few weeks State Electric Company from Holly will begin installation of two charging stations. Each […]
Six already completed By Don Rush Some people go through their entire lives always wanting to write a book. At the age of 18, Oxford High School Senior Jason Lavender already has penned six. “I have been a high school counselor for a number of years,” OHS’ Michael Brennan said. “I’ve known many high school […]
Oxford man was known as a ‘gentle giant’ By Don Rush After six days of searching for Oxford resident Christopher James “Chris” Smith, 48, members of the community were shocked and saddened to learn he was found behind a Pontiac Church, on April 4. According to a release from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, “(Smith) […]
By Don Rush Tucked away on a dirt road in the northwest of Oxford Township is a 2.5 acre parcel of land that is hopping with activity – that’s because at any given time there are 30 to35 dogs living there. The K-9 Stray Rescue League, 2120 Metamora Rd., is a state and federally licensed, […]