Growing up on the mean streets and dirt roads in the ghettos of Clarkston (aka: Independence Township) in the 1970s was a good thing. There were lots of woods to tromp around in, fields to ride bikes in and lakes and creeks to fish and swim in. And, there were enough kids to play pickup […]
Frederick Bradley Hallock of Lake Orion and formerly of Oxford died Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at home. He was 65 years old. He was the son of the late Wyland “Red” Hallock and the late Helen Hallock Hurlburt. Partner of Sherri Shane. Brother of Gale (Linda) Hallock of Davison, Gay Ann Hallock of Rochester, Rob […]
By Don Rush Freeze. Thaw. Rain. Freeze. Thaw and repeat. Yup, it’s that time of the year again and drivers in Oxford-Addison area should be on the lookout for potholes. Last week the warm temperatures, rain then flash freeze caused area roads and drains to flood and some deep potholes to pop-up. While area drivers […]
This is our 98th week of reporting local COVID numbers. Our area saw a signifcant decrease in recent cases but an increase in total cases. The number of COVID-related deaths remained at 49. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 6,087 cases from Leonard, west to […]
Unlimited schools of choice is soon coming to an Oxford school near you. At its Feb. 8 meeting the Board of Education voted 6-0 (Trustee Dan D’Alessandro was absent) to accept Assitant Superintendent of Student Services Jill Lemond’s recommendation regarding Schools of Choice for the the 2022-2023 school year. Lemond’s recomendations were for unlimited schools […]
Therapy dogs have played an important part in the healing process for people in our community since the Nov. 30 school shooting. They’ve provided relief in anxiety-provoking situations while bringing comfort to those who are grieving. Therapy dogs have been in Oxford schools and even before in area nursing homes. And, because of the growing […]
I like reading newspapers, watching sports and television shows involving cooking. I know it might not sound “manly” to some, but, I enjoy cooking. Much like gardening in the summer, cooking in the winter is therapeutic. I find solace in the preparation — chopping onions, garlic, peppers, celery, carrots (the whole shabang), seasoning, cooking, tasting […]
Oxford resident Brenda Kay Nelder, 63, passed away on February 19, 2022. Brenda is the beloved wife of David Roy Nelder for 44 years; loving mother of Daniel (Mandy) Nelder and Alex (Kelsey) Nelder; and the loving grandmother of Timothy, Ayden, Patrick, Samuel and Greylynn. She is also the dear sister of Kevin (Darlene) Knoll, […]
Claudia May Gooden, age 85, of Clarkston passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was born on May 29, 1936 in Oxford, to parents Merwin Miller and Winifred May Kintz (nee Yarrow). She graduated from Oxford High School and retired from the Oakland County Court House. Her hobbies included writing poetry, painting and baking. […]