Arlene June Kern of Lake Orion passed away on November 23, 2024. She was 87 years old. Arlene is the beloved mother of Paul (Sandra) Kern, Kathy Cronin and William (Terra) Kern; loving grandma of Kelly, Melessa (Matt), Curtis, Steven, Brooke (Logan), Bethany (Max) and Brandon (Alexis); and loving great-grandma of Morgan, Emily, Josephine, Olivia, […]
A condo at the Keatington New Town condominium complex on Waldon Road in Orion Township exploded Tuesday at 6:23 p.m. Two people were taken to the hospital in serious condition, while others sustained minor injuries, Orion Township Fire Chief Ryan Allen said. Photos provided by Orion Twp. Orion Township officials provide information on assistance, donations […]
Nov. 5 General Election Results Oxford voters decide on several local candidate races, ballot issues By Jim Newell Managing Editor OAKLAND COUNTY – Local government and school board races have been decided, with voters returning many incumbents to their seats. Some new members have also joined the Orion Township Board of Trustees and Lake […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching the school as a precaution OXFORD TWP., Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is responding to Oxford High School for what is believed to be a bogus threat of violence at the school, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. An unknown caller reported the threat around […]
Anne M. Schlusler, age 98 of Leonard, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 at Suncrest Medical Care Facility. She was surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born in Wolverine, Michigan on Feb. 23, 1926 to parents Charles and Bertha (Schuh) Irwin. She graduated from Wolverine High School in 1944 and began training and working […]
Carol Elaine Chauvin, of Oxford, Michigan, passed away Tuesday October 1, 2024 at the age of 70. Carol was born the daughter of Clarence and Patricia (Lashley) Parker in Garden City, Michigan on June 1, 1954. She graduated from JFK High School in Taylor, class of 1972. Carol married Richard Chauvin on May 4th 1974 at […]
(Above) Developmental Kindergarten teacher Kelsey D’Andreta talks with James F. while he’s coloring a picture on his first day at Clear Lake Elementary. (Left) New Wildcat Ryanne Haney shows off her ‘First Day of School’ picture in Developmental Kindergarten at Clear Lake Elementary on Thursday. Oxford students districtwide returned to school on Aug. 22. Photos […]
Partial road closures scheduled for festival By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Oxford’s Scarecrow Festival will return to Washington Square and Burdick Street for its third consecutive year on Sept. 29 from 10-3 p.m., and the DDA is preparing for its biggest year yet, said DDA Executive Director Kelly Westbrook. The day will be packed […]
By Emily Caswell Emily Caswell is the Brand Manager for VIEW Group, the branding division of View Newspaper Group. What comes to mind when you hear Optimist Club, Rotary Club, Elks Club, Lions Club or Kiwanis Club? My guess is that depends on where you live or if you happen to be a member. While […]
Workers put the finishing touches on the pickleball courts at Seymour Lake Twp. Park. The courts reopened Friday afternoon. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio/Oxford Twp. The pickleball courts at Seymour Lake Township Park reopened on Aug. 23 after Goddard Sport Surfaces finished restriping and painting the courts. “Thanks to Goddard’s work and the new portable net […]