Library speakers to help community heal

Library speakers to help community heal

Two-part series starts in September By Don Rush For those who think libraries only have books, think again. Case in point is the Oxford Public Library. Starting in September they will host a two-part series called, “Healing the Community” with two keynote speakers, Gretchen Moran Marsh, Ph.D., and Lee E. Meadows, Ph. D. The speakers […]

Be careful when crossing traffic

 I would like to bring this to the attention of everyone who uses the many bike/walking paths and trails in our area. I witnessed a situation two weeks ago which thankfully did not result in death or injury but easily could have. A man riding his bike crossed Drahner Road near Chirco Drive on the […]

Attacks on civil rights

 Nearly two dozen concerned residents from across Oakland and Macomb counties participated in a rally on Aug. 18 along M-24 and Clarkston Road to bring visibility to recent attacks on the civil rights of Americans. Residents from Addison and Brandon townships, Oxford, Lake Orion, Clarkston, and Oakland Township held signs in the hot sun in […]

And Don is off to the races, so hold on!

And Don is off to the races, so hold on!

  There’s no better way to start the school year than to show the kiddies how to complain, because it’s the most American thing we as Americans are good at. Since it’s the beginning of the school year, I thought I’d start on a rant. (Give me a break, it’s for the kids.) For the […]

New parks director says, ‘It’s nice to be home’

New parks director says, ‘It’s nice to be home’

By Don Rush If there’s one thing since July that Phil Castonia has heard over and over again, it’s this: “You have some mighty big shoes to fill.” When folks in these parts say that to him, he smiles and replies, “I know. It’s tough to follow a guy like that.” Since July 1, Castonia, […]

Singers preparing for Christmas, looking for more voices

Singers preparing for Christmas, looking for more voices

It’s still only August, but the ladies of the Classic Chorale are gearing up for a holiday season of singing. According to group member Pat McGowan the Classic Chorale are a group of women “who love to sing 3 part harmony.” The community chorus has members from Oxford, Lake Orion, Hadley, Ortonville and other surrounding […]

November 8 General Election will have area residents running

 Locals seeking office here, for county and state seats By Don Rush It’s only two months away. Aside from national and state issues, the Nov. 8 General Election has a number of locals running for state and county offices, local races and propositions. Here’s what we gleaned from the Oakland County Clerk’s “election” web page, […]

Beau Everitt Named OCC’s Academic Dean of Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Beau Everitt Named OCC’s Academic Dean of Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology

Beau Everitt of Oxford was named Oakland Community College’s academic dean of engineering, manufacturing and industrial technology (EMIT) from his previous position as machine tool technology faculty. He replaced Jolene J. Chapman, who was recently named OCC’s associate provost. In his new position, Everitt will be responsible for the College’s high-demand career education programs including […]

Scam threatens property owners

Oakland County has sounded the alarm about misleading mailings received by area residents under the guise of representing county offices. Over the past several weeks, numerous area residents contacted the Oakland County Register of Deeds office after receiving a postcard through the mail with the heading “County Deed Records” and “Home Warranty Division.” The postcard […]

Public Notice: Addison Township

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Park Committee of Addison Township Proposed Community Park, Recreation, Open Space, and Greenway Master Plan Please be advised as ordered from the Park Chairs; The Addison Township Park Committee will hold a Public Hearing at the regular scheduled meeting on October 3, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the Watershed Preserve East Arnold […]

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