Maureen Helmuth steps down at June meeting By Joseph Goral jgoral@mihomepaper.com Oxford — Oxford’s Village Council accepted council member Maureen Helmuth’s resignation on June 10. The motion to do so was made “with regret” by Village Council President Kelsey Cook, and supported by Council Member Jacob Nicosia. President Pro-Tem Allison Kemp thanked Helmuth for her […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Rochester — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority came away with the top award at Main Street Oakland County’s Main Event Awards Ceremony on June 12 at the Roxy in downtown Rochester. The Spirit of Main Street Award recognizes a video presentation from one of Oakland County Main Street’s communities that highlights […]
Purple Heart Community By Megan Kelley Clarkston News Editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — It was a packed house at Oxford Township’s meeting on June 11, as the township received its designation as a Purple Heart Community. The board formally adopted the resolution to officially designate the Charter Township of Oxford as a “Purple Heart Community” […]
“Happy Father’s Day to the best dad, boss, mentor and friend!” As I wrote that line in my dad’s Father’s Day card for about the 100th time, it occurred to me that among the myriad of things my dad (View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes Smith) has taught me, is how to wear multiple hats. While […]
Carnival rides, petting zoo, racing pigs, birth barn, sea lions By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Davisburg — On Thursday, July 17, the Oakland County Fair will host its 21th annual Individuals with Disabilities Day. Beginning at 9 a.m., the Oakland County Fair, 12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg, welcomes those with disabilities from throughout the region with special events […]
Rubbish collector impresses after initial rough start By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Village Manager Joe Madore is expected to sign a five-year contract extension with Priority Waste for rubbish collection services after Oxford’s Village Council approved Madore to look for an extension during their meeting on June 10. The extension would […]
New data assesses needs of most vulnerable By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Oxford — During the regular meeting on June 10, Bridget Bittner, coordinator in the student services and wellness department, presented the Oxford School District bullying survey results to the board of education, as well as next steps. “The survey plays a critical role in […]
By Joseph Goral jgoral@mihomepaper.com Oxford — Oxford Community Schools is offering two free breakfast and lunch programs this summer for those up to 18-years-old. The first program is held from 8-9:30 a.m. for breakfast and from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch on weekdays from June 9 through Aug. 8 at Oxford Elementary School, […]
OXFORD — Scripter Park Beach was closed on Thursday and part of Friday due to high E. coli levels in Round Lake. The Oakland County Health department tests the beach weekly during the summer, according to the village’s Facebook page. Oxford’s public works department posted a sign in Scripter Park notifying of the closure, which […]
The annual Miracle Quilts Show is returning to Oxford’s Independence Village this Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for the show hosted by Miracle Quilts-Quilts for Our Wounded Troops at 701 Market St. All of the money made from quilts and other items sold during the show will be […]