Former Oxford resident Hope Brown, 61, of Waterford, describes her new book of poetry as “a positive book about dealing with life” that is straight forward and simple. “Most people don’t buy books of poetry – I know I don’t,” said Brown. “In fact, I don’t like to call them poetry. I’d rather you call […]
Drahner Rd. resident Ashley Vestrand never dreamed that passing out fliers could create so much local and media attention. However, that’s exactly what it did when she and another student were suspended from school for distributing fliers promoting the local heavy metal band Drahner. The fliers, designed by former Oxford High School student William Heller, […]
A 21-year-old Addison Township resident was recently taken into custody by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department for sexual misconduct. Jason Sussman, a resident of the Hidden Lakes Estates trailer park, was arrested at midnight on Fri., Dec. 19, by officers at the Addison Township substation. He was arraigned on Sat., Dec. 20, on two counts […]
And the numbers are in… well, sort of. The Michigan Legislature and Governor Jennifer Granholm have recently reached a budget agreement that will cut $100 per student from the schools’ state foundation grants. According to Oxford Schools Assistant Superintendent Ron Franey, the budget will be treating the cut as a “bill-back,” or a separate line […]
Norma McArthur, 82, of Waterford, recently brought a little bit of that old Holiday Spirit into Oxford – she donated more than 85 restored dolls to the Oxford Headstart, Michigan Readiness, APEX and PPI programs. McArthur’s granddaughter, Jeanne Vandecar, of Oxford, said that her grandmother enjoys collecting well used dolls (such as Barbies, Cabbage Patch […]
The room was a large potpourri of sounds, sights and smells as salesmen and saleswomen advertised their wares and shouted their bargains. The walkways were packed with customers looking to find that perfect one of a kind gift. Signs displaying the newest products covered the walls and tables. No, I’m not talking about the most […]
Addison Township Prosecutor Kevin Cleary decided to dismiss a case for possible ordinance violations against township resident Sereal Gravlin after the two men reached a verbal agreement on the situation. According to Cleary, he informed Gravlin on Dec. 18, before the bench trial scheduled for that day formerly took place, that he would dismiss the […]
An Addison Township family has been devastated by the loss of two loved ones in a sudden house explosion that happened shortly before 6:30 p.m., Monday night, on Haven Rd. just north of Leonard Rd. Longtime Addison Township resident Mike Rivest and his 20-month-old son became trapped in their burning home after a large explosion […]
In an age plagued by fear, suspicion and potential lawsuits, there still exists a glimmer of hope in those willing to throw everything aside and help someone in need. Two local residents were recently nominated for special awards through the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department because of their heroic actions in saving the life of an […]
Oxford High School hosted yet another successful wrestling invitational on Sat., Jan. 3 – and the grapplers once again proved they have the right stuff by taking the top position at the ten team tournament. The Wildcats took first with 160.5 points. Armada came in second with 139.5, Imlay City third with 98, Swartz Creek […]