‘Here lies Oxford’ cemetery tour

The Northeast Historical Society will host a tour of the Oxford Cemetery from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 22, featuring engaging stories told by historical society members in character, providing insights into the lives of those interred within the cemetery. The immersive tour features the historic 100-year-old mausoleum located in the heart of the Oxford Cemetery. This […]

Oxford DDA seeking volunteers to decorate downtown

The Oxford Downtown Development Authority is looking for volunteers to decorate downtown Oxford in a fall theme on Friday, Sept. 13. DDA members will be decorating from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. but volunteers can help for as long as they want. The DDA will buy chrysanthemums through the Oxford marching band. The DDA will […]

Shelby Says… Be kind to your local writers and editors

I was surprised the other day when my husband Kyle walked into the living room with his phone in his hand and said, “September is ‘Be Kind to Writers and Editors’ month.” He then got me a drink from the kitchen and let me pick what to watch on TV, which I thought was very […]

Patricia Lovett, 71

Patricia Lee Bayes Lovett, 71, born Sept. 23, 1952, to parents Leroy and Patricia Bayes of Royal Oak, Michigan, was called home Sept. 1, 2024, in Kalispell, Montana, after a 12-year long battle with cancer. Survived by her husband, Richard Lovett, leaving behind her children Jason, Siobhan and Sabrina; her siblings, Gaythel Courtois, Ralph Bayes, […]

Shelia Frost, 71

Shelia (Hackett) Frost, formerly of Levittown, PA died in Royal Oak, Mich. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024 after her fight with liver cancer. She was 71. Shelia is survived by her loving husband David Frost and her sister-in-law Sharon Richmond. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles (Joe) and Marcy Hackett. She is […]

Daniel Leonard Johnson, 86

Oxford resident Daniel Leonard Johnson passed away on Aug. 21, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was 86 years old. He was the loving husband of the late Judy Johnson; dear father to Lori (Kriss) Curtis, Mark Johnson, Eric (Lynda) Johnson and Lisa (late Rob) Jamnik; grandfather to Brian (Melissa) Johnson, Lauren (Brent) Hayward, Daniel […]

OHS varsity dance team fired up to perform this season

OHS varsity dance team fired up to perform this season

WILDCAT DANCE TEAM — The Oxford High School varsity dance team is all fired up to perform this season. Look for the team at halftime at football games this Fall and at sporting and school events throughout the year. Front row (from left): Gabby Werner, Alysse Avey, Logan Shaver (Captain), Makenzie Malinich, Skye Jahlas. Second […]

Milford “Rick” Parrish, 79

Milford Richard Parrish, “Rick”, passed away peacefully on Aug. 31, 2024, in Marlette, Mich. Born on Feb. 13, 1945, in Detroit, Rick’s journey through life was marked by an unwavering spirit of generosity, friendliness and a profound sense of faith that guided him every step of the way. Rick is survived by his loving wife […]

Village council appoints Scott Taylor to DDA board

Taylor brings board experience By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Oxford’s Village Council voted 4-0 to appoint Scott Taylor to Oxford’s DDA board during a council meeting on Aug. 13. The appointment comes just over one month after former Vice President Grace Carey’s resignation in July. Taylor is a co-owner and operator of Sick Pizza […]

1 13 14 15 16 17 36