New special education, Virtual Academy courses By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford Twp. — The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education approved the district course catalogue for the school year, including additions for the Special Education courses and the Oxford Virtual Academy courses during its regular meeting on Aug. 13. “The course catalogue update, usually […]
With great sadness we announce the passing of (our Mama) Marjorie Edger Steiner who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug. 12, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on Nov. 6, 1930 to Ernest and Mildred Edger. She was preceded in death by her husband […]
George “Stretch” Jay Powelson Jr. of Oxford, Mich., passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2024. He was 79 years old. He was born in Detroit on April 4, 1945 to Elsie and George Jay Powelson, Sr. He was one of three children (sister Diane and brother Butch) who his parents raised in Warren, […]
2024 season is about ‘identity’, coach says By Jim Newell Managing Editor Oxford Twp. — The Oxford varsity football team returned to the field on Aug. 12 and spent last week conditioning, running drills and plays in preparation for the 2024 season. Oxford head coach Zach Line, who is in his fifth season with the […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Lake Orion — The Dragon on the Lake festival, one of the signature events in Lake Orion, returns Aug. 23-25 and features the activities the community has come to know and love. The 15th annual Dragon on the Lake festival activities include the Dragon boat races, art and craft fair, […]
Need more answers on the single-waste hauler proposal The Oxford Township board has placed on the Nov. 5 ballot a proposal to have, or not to have, a Single Trash Hauler. The problem is there is no information as to what that proposal will do if passed. Which means, as of now it is a […]
OMS eighth grader holds two county track titles By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com Oxford — As Taryn Moore heads into eighth grade this week, she has her goals set to break her own records and win meets. Moore, an Oxford Middle School student, wrapped up her seventh grade year as champion in the […]
OXFORD — New signs warning parents against dropping their kids off for school on Lakes Edge Drive near Lakeville Elementary are now up along the street. Lakes Edge Drive is next to Lakeville Elementary and Oxford Middle School campuses. For years, drivers have used Lakes Edge Drive as a drop-off point, leading to high traffic, […]
Imagine 160 golfers in costumes, driving decorated golf carts, some escorted by “celeb” caddies, also in costumes. How about a “swanky” bowling alley or a craft beer fest that has linen table cloths and flowers on every table. If you’ve been to one of our signature events, none of these things are hard to imagine, […]
Call or text 988 for suicide and crisis lifeline By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — Project Brotherhood Resolve’s (PBR) ninth annual veteran suicide awareness walk will take place Sept. 21, at Orion Veterans Memorial with late, onsite registration beginning at 6 a.m. After opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m., the nonprofit’s walk to […]