Village council approves up to $29,100 for engineering contract for crosswalk, sidewalk repairs on Burdick Street

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council voted 4-0 to have ROWE Professional Services Company provide engineering design on the crosswalk and sidewalk repair project on Burdick Street. The council approved a contract from ROWE during its Jan. 14 meeting for an amount not to exceed $29,100 as part of […]

McLaren Health Care appoints chief medical director of emergency services

GRAND BLANC — McLaren Health Care, the statewide health care provider with 15 hospital-based and freestanding emergency departments, has established the position of Chief Medical Director of Emergency Services with Crystal L. Arthur, MD, FACEP, joining the system to assume the newly created role. Through her leadership, Dr. Arthur will collaborate with emergency providers and […]

Village manager, attorney to “start dialogue” with prospective waste haulers

Current contract is up in September, manager says By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council discussed residential waste hauling during its meeting on Jan. 14, with the village’s manager and attorney saying they wanted to begin reaching out to garbage companies to talk about possibly providing services to the Village of […]

Nicholas Wassil Feb. 14, 1936 – Jan. 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Nicholas (Nick) Wassil announces his passing on January 25th at Henry Ford Ascension Hospital in Rochester Michigan. He was 88. Nick was born on February 14, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan and was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jacqueline (Jackie). He is survived […]

Elling ties 3-point record in 54-40 win over Stoney Creek

Elling ties 3-point record in 54-40 win over Stoney Creek

Wildcats hold off second-half comeback By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford boys varsity basketball team remained undefeated after a 54-40 win over non-league opponent Stoney Creek on Jan. 14, at Oxford High School – during which junior Brennan Elling tied Oxford’s record for most three-point shots in a game. The […]

Amanda McDonough elected as Oxford school board president

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education held their annual election of officers during its regular meeting on Jan. 14, and appointed members of the board to board of education committees. All of the votes were unanimous. Amanda McDonough was approved as board president, Mike Aldred […]

Oxford village council makes appointments to NOTA, DDA boards

OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council appointed one council member to be the village’s NOTA board council representative, and another member to the DDA board of directors during its meeting Jan. 14 Council Member Ashley Ross was appointed to be the village’s NOTA board council representative with a unanimous vote. No alternate was selected. Village […]

OAYA to host ballroom dance fundraiser

OXFORD TWP. — Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance’s (OAYA) will host its inaugural ballroom dance fundraiser on Feb. 15 at Boulder Pointe Golf Club, 1 Champion Circle. All funds from the “Together We Dance for Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance” event will directly support youth and families in the Oxford, Addison and Leonard communities through prevention programs. The dance […]

Build your brand by building your professional relationships

After a nice holiday getaway I was ready to return to the office last week, batteries fully changed. Unfortunately, my car batteries did not feel the same. They were dead. Feeling slightly panicked (and extremely grateful that we didn’t drive my car to the airport) I called my husband. Although he works an hour away, […]

Clarkston SCAMP reaches 50-year milestone

Organization seeks community help in compiling memories By Megan Kelley Clarkston News editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP, a longstanding and beloved local organization, hits 50 years of servicing the local special needs community this year. SCAMP, an annual summer camp program for special needs individuals ages three and up, runs for just 15 […]