Glenn Alvin Eisenhardt, 83, of Leonard, Mich., peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, after a brief illness. Born Oct. 20, 1940, in Mt. Clemens, Mich., Glenn was the son of Clark R. Eisenhardt and Helen Hessel Eisenhardt. He was preceeded in death by his sisters, Clara Tyler and Donna Eberly. Glenn has been […]
Gary D. Sutherby, 87, a lifelong resident of Leonard, Mich., passed away Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born June 18, 1937, the son of Jessie and Marion (Porter) Sutherby, Jr. in Leonard. He graduated from Almont High School in 1955. Gary married the love of his life, Dolores Epler, on […]
Richard L. Hottman Sr. of Lake Orion, age 90, passed away on Sept. 8, 2024. Richard is the beloved husband of the late Shirley, who passed away in 2003 after 48 years of marriage. Richard is the loving father of Rick (Deb) Hottman Jr., Randy (Cindy) Hottman, Darlene (Mike) Alonzi, Robert (Sherry) Hottman, Lori Marsh […]
Aloha Agnes (French) Mitchell, 94, passed away Sept. 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by husband Charles James Mitchell and daughter Janice (Bill) Wedge. She is survived by daughters Linda (Mark) Schafrick, Nancy (Steven) Thumser and Charles J Mitchell Jr. She is also survived by grandchildren Zachary, Erich, Emily, […]
The world lost a beautiful light on Sept. 13, 2024, when Eileen Mae, of Oxford, made her transition. Eileen was born in Detroit on Nov. 10, 1931, to the late Leslie and Mildred Eppinger. Eileen found purpose and fulfillment in her involvement with the numerous charities and rescues she was involved with including, F.I.S.H providing […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — Creatures will crawl forth from every tomb in Lake Orion on Sept. 21 when the zombie horde prowls the streets of the Village of Lake Orion in search of nourishment. The 11th annual Ed’s Broadway Gift & Costume Zombie Walk begins at 8 p.m. Any ghoul who […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — It did not take the Wildcats varsity football team long to establish themselves in their home opener on Friday, putting six points on the scoreboard less than five minutes into the game against the Harper Woods Pioneers. That’s all Oxford would need on their way to a […]
Residents want more recreation, shopping and pedestrian safety By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Master Plan Survey results are in and residents want to see more recreational and shopping opportunities and increased pedestrian safety. Residents also want to see housing development opportunities for young families and senior citizens, and most […]
The Oxford Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Sept. 4 to welcome Bluebird Hospice to the community. Guests joined owners Matthew and Marie Kopmeyer and Bluebird Hospice Executive Director Deanee Mauser RN, MSN, who cut the ribbon. The company provides in-home and facility-based care, pain management and emotional and spiritual support. Bluebird Hospice […]
OXFORD — Following more than a year of construction, the $35 million McLaren Oakland – Oxford medical campus continues its phased opening with the launch of its emergency department, the only provider of timely, potentially lifesaving emergency medicine located in the community. Now welcoming patients in need of care, the freestanding emergency department is the […]