Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat The Oxford High School Class of 2024 have turned their tassels and are ready to embark on a journey to find their passions and leave their marks on the world. Nearly 400 seniors graduated from OHS during commencement ceremonies on May 16 at Pine Knob, with their family, fellow […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Park Street water main construction project is expected to begin ‘immediately after’ the Fourth of July, according to a contract for engineering services sent to village manager Joe Madore by ROWE Professional Services Company. The Oxford Village Council approved an agreement that will allow ROWE engineering […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com PONTIAC – Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard recognized the outstanding service of nine deputies from the Oxford Township Substation and an Oxford resident who is a deputy in the forensic science laboratory. The awards were presented during the National Peace Officers Memorial Day Annual Awards Ceremony on May 15. […]
Oxford — Earlier this year, Genisys Credit Union and the Oxford Chamber of Commerce offered their Oxford High School (OHS) Community Pride Scholarship to the OHS Class of 2024. On May 13, at the OHS Senior Awards Ceremony, four graduates were each awarded $1,000 scholarships; Heidi Allen, Lorelei Spurgeon, Ellie Gieselman and Sean Wilson. As […]
BRANDON — Oxford defeated Brandon-Holly in the first round of the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Lacrosse Region 3 with a 12-8 victory. The Brandon-Holly Boys Varsity Lacrosse team opened the home game jumping to a 2-0 lead with goals from senior Stefan Austin and junior Nolan Wood, May 17. Junior Hunter Wittebort cut the lead […]
Council approves 2024-25 budget By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget during a meeting on May 14, including an increase in water rates. “I’ll make a motion to approve the 2024-2025 budget with the new rates for water and sewer,” said Council member Maureen […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com ORTONVILLE — Abigail’s Pride will host their third annual Pride in the Park event from 4-8 p.m. on June 1 at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. “This year’s Pride in the Park will be the same family-friendly pride festival that we have had the past few […]
Todd L. Rachel of Lake Orion passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2024, after a long but courageous battle with cancer. He was 85 years old. Todd leaves behind his loving wife, Jean, with whom he shared an incredible 62 years of marriage; son Todd (Mary Lou) Rachel of Scandia, Minnesota, son John […]
Lifelong Lake Orion resident Dennis Rulason passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 15 in his home on Lake Street that he has resided in for 45 years. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Pamela Rulason. He was the beloved father of Star (Lance) Kennedy of Oxford and Ben […]
Location Will Be Credit Union’s 12th Michigan Location, Second in Oakland County INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Dort Financial Credit Union recently completed the purchase of a former bank building for a new location in Clarkston. The building, located at 5750 Baypointe Boulevard, will be the credit union’s 12th branch location in Michigan. The credit union anticipates […]