By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved the employment agreement for the village’s new clerk/treasurer Vickie Hauff, and to have it executed on Nov. 12. The motion was made by Council President Kelsey Cooke and supported by Council Member Maureen Helmuth. According to the agreement, Hauff will perform functions […]
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Charles Gillis, beloved husband to Ellen Kay Gillis (England), with whom he shared 64 wonderful years together. He was also a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Our Charlie passed away at home, surrounded by many loved ones, on November 13, 2024. Born on […]
Beverly “Bev” Judith Henry passed away peacefully Nov. 10, 2024 with her family by her side after a long and courageous fight with pneumonia. Bev retired at the age of 50 with her husband Jim up north at Onaway, Michigan. There she took up golf and acquired two holes-in-one throughout her golfing years. Bev worked […]
Aaron J. Sprague, age 48 of Oxford, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Born in Southfield, Michigan and raised in Oxford, Aaron graduated from Oxford High School in 1995. Although he held certificates in both Radio Communications and Welding, Aaron loved to drive and his wanderlust was satisfied as a dedicated truck […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — One of the main focuses of 42 Strong – The Tate Myre Foundation is to promote the feeling of community within its participants, and to give back to the community. On Sunday evening, the students and parent volunteers of 42 Strong showed that commitment by collecting food and […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor GRAND BLANC — The Oxford Wildcats varsity football team had a dramatic come-from-behind win against Davison in the district semifinal on Nov. 1. That was not to be the case against Grand Blanc in the district final on Friday, with the Bobcats ending the Wildcats’ season with a 29-7 victory. […]
Fire Millage passes by more than 57% By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — More than 57% of voters in Oxford Township supported a fire and emergency medical services millage in the Nov. 5 General Election, but decisively rejected the proposed single waste hauler ordinance. “The people spoke, the board elected to put it […]
District receives annual audit report By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Board of Education approved their annual audit report, presented by Jacob Sopczynski of Yeo & Yeo, during its regular meeting on Oct. 29. With general fund revenues of $107,188,347, and general fund expenditures of $106,856,121, the district added $332,226 to […]
Last week our leadership team hosted a breakfast meeting at one of our offices on the west side of the state. Prior to the meeting, I had a vision for what I wanted to serve to eat and drink, but I really had no idea how to bring that vision to life. I was short […]
OXFORD — Amy Harris hosted a ground breaking for her BIGGBY Coffee store on Friday at 151 S. Lapeer Rd. Harris’ Biggby Coffee franchise is being developed as a 715 sq. ft. drive-thru only coffee shop with a walk-up window and small patio. “We are very excited to bring our BIGGBY Coffee to the Oxford […]