By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Family members of the Oxford High School shooting victims held a press conference at the Legacy Center on Monday to demand a state-led investigation into the events leading up to the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting. Trent and Buck Myre, brother and father of Tate Myre; Steve […]
With the holidays (and my birthday) fast approaching, I was tasked with making a wish list to give to family, and like many people, my list contained books. I love to read, and I know I’m not alone in wanting to discuss what I read with people, so I decided to look into how to […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved purchasing a new wheel loader for the Department of Public Works (DPW) for $195,758.17 during its meeting on Nov. 12. The loader approved is a 2024 Case 621G wheel loader from Southeastern Equipment, according to village documents. Village of Oxford DPW Supervisor […]
OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved removing three diseased trees from Centennial Park for up to $3,200 during its meeting on Nov. 12. The council voted to contract with Active Tree Experts after they placed the lowest bid for the removal, according to village documents. Documents state Ganoderma fungi is growing at the base […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved a motion of hire for Kimberly Smith as the Oxford DDA’s executive director in a 5-0 on Nov. 12. The DDA’s board of directors voted 7-1 last month to appoint Smith to the position, but the hiring needed to be approved by […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — Oxford Township voters participated in the Nov. 5 General Election in higher percentages than voters across Oakland County, said Oxford Township Clerk Curtis Wright. Wright presented an update on the township’s election results during the Oxford Township Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 13, calling it “a […]
LouLou’s Boutique in Orion Township and Twinkle Toes & Clothes in Oxford are participating in the nationwide “Pink Friday” Small Business Shopping experience on Nov. 22. “We are excited to announce that LouLou’s Boutique and Twinkle Toes & Clothes will be participating in the 3rd annual nationwide, Pink Friday Small Business Shopping Experience, on Nov. […]
Resiliency Center to host activities leading up to Remembrance Day By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Remembrance Day, honoring Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Justin Shilling and Hana St. Juliana, who lost their lives during the 2021 tragedy at Oxford High School, will be held Nov. 30, at 9 a.m. in Centennial Park. […]
Role becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2025 By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 on Nov. 13 to appoint Danielle Smith as the new township deputy supervisor effective Jan. 1, 2025. Trustees Jonathan Nold and Margaret Payne were absent from the meeting, with notice. Supervisor Jack […]
Learning from homelessness to make changes for communities By David Fleet View Newspaper Group Lorenzo Suter is on a mission. “When you come from homelessness you have a sense of urgency,” said Suter, who was recently named president and CEO of McLaren Oakland, the Pontiac-based hospital with care locations throughout Oakland County. Suter assumes the […]