Nancy Jane Pinchback, 77

Nancy Jane Pinchback, age 77, passed away on October 23, 2024, in her home at River Oaks Assisted Living under hospice care. Nancy was born on April 10, 1947, to the late Lee and Lillian Prior and grew up in Mansfield, Ohio. Nancy followed in her mother’s footsteps to become a teacher, graduating from Mansfield […]

Anne M. Schlusler, 98

Anne M. Schlusler, age 98 of Leonard, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 at Suncrest Medical Care Facility. She was surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born in Wolverine, Michigan on Feb. 23, 1926 to parents Charles and Bertha (Schuh) Irwin. She graduated from Wolverine High School in 1944 and began training and working […]

Oxford Village Council approves negotiation between Village attorney and Vickie Hauff for clerk/treasurer contract

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Village Council voted 5-0 to authorize village attorney Bob Davis to negotiate with Victoria Hauff for the office of Village Clerk/Treasurer during a regular meeting on Oct. 8. She was one of two candidates interviewed during the meeting. Hauff, who goes by Vickie, has worked as […]

Oxford Homecoming

Oxford Homecoming

The Oxford community celebrated Homecoming on Friday afternoon with a parade through the village and township, ending at Oxford High School. Students, athletes, the high school marching band and others took part in the parade, celebrating all things Oxford Community Schools before the football game against Oak Park. See page 16 for more photos. Photos […]

DDA’s Kelly Westbrook resigns after nearly four years as executive director

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Kelly Westbrook submitted her resignation on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and completed her final day in the position last week. “It is with a mixture of pride and regret that I submit my resignation as the Executive Director of the Oxford Downtown […]

Witches Night Out keeps Lake Orion, Oxford visitors spellbound

Witches Night Out keeps Lake Orion, Oxford visitors spellbound

Tips on how to make the most of the night By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Witches are encouraged to grab their brooms and put on their hats for downtown Oxford and Lake Orion’s Witches Night on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5-10 p.m. for a night of shopping, eating, drinking and more. The […]

Oxford’s McArthur, Bigelow win cross country Jamboree 3

INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Senior Alex McArthur and Mallory Bigelow led the Oxford High School Cross Country teams with first place finishes during the third finished the third OAA Red Jamboree at Clintonwood Park last Thursday. McArthur took first place in the boys varsity race in the time of 15:27.50, helping the Wildcats finish in third […]

DAR dedicates information station on Polly Ann Trail

DAR dedicates information station on Polly Ann Trail

The John Crawford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated an informational kiosk at the water depot stop on the Polly Ann Trail on Oct. 12 after a trail cleanup for the group’s National Day of Service. The kiosk contains articles about conservation and birding, Revolutionary War Patriots and women of note from the […]

Oxford varsity football defeats Oak Park for Homecoming victory

Oxford varsity football defeats Oak Park for Homecoming victory

By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford High School varsity football team defeated Oak Park 49-14 on Friday at Wildcat Stadium in front of a packed crowd, giving fans a decisive Homecoming victory. The Wildcats are now 6-2 overall, 3-1 OAA Red. Oxford had two touchdowns in the first quarter, ending the […]