Julie Ann Wagner

Julie Ann (Tripp) Wagner passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, following a short illness. Born August 1st, 1959, Julie was the daughter of Robert and Donna Tripp and grew up in the family home on Park Street in Oxford. She graduated from Oxford High School in 1978. In 2004, Julie was united in marriage […]

Oxford Twp. schedules special meeting to interview trustee candidates

Board expected to appoint someone on May 20 By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Board of Trustees will interview seven candidates for an open trustee seat during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 20. The seat became open after former Trustee Jeffrey M. Omtvedt submitted his resignation to […]

Wendi’s word: A hectic Mother’s Day week

It’s expected during the spring season plans will change. Those April showers which bring May flowers bring cancellations and postponed events to the outdoor sports. At one time I even put away the pen to fill in my calendar and used pencil. But, I went back to pen when I started using the cancellation/rescheduled stickers […]

Oxford boys, girls track and field athletes compete in OAA league meet

Oxford boys, girls track and field athletes compete in OAA league meet

Several individuals set personal, season records By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School hosted the OAA Red-White division league meet on Friday with 11 teams competing in the boys varsity division and 10 in the girls varsity meet. Oxford boys finished ninth, while the girls came in seventh. Clarkston won […]

Fun at the Farmers Market

Fun at the Farmers Market

The Davis Family Farmers Market opened on Saturday in Seymour Lake Township Park and included activities and goods for the whole family. Besides traditional market fare like fresh produce, honey, breads, meats and flowers, the market includes kids’ activities and crafts like facepainting and coloring. The market will also feature a weekly petting zoo. The […]

Drew Holt’s dedication to local history earns DAR award

DAR John Crawford Chapters recognizes six of its founding members By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. – Oxford resident Drew Holt was presented a Historic Preservation Recognition Award from the John Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) during a special ceremony at Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery on Saturday. Holt was […]

PEAS provides a forever home to farm animals

PEAS provides a forever home to farm animals

‘We owe them a second chance’ By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Even just a couple of hours at the Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) farm can provide an abundance of enjoyment and rejuvenate one’s spirit — for both the people and the animals. The sanctuary held an Open Barn Day on […]

Orion Art Center hosts Lake Orion Art & Flower Fair this weekend

Orion Art Center hosts Lake Orion Art & Flower Fair this weekend

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The streets of downtown Lake Orion will once again be lined with flowers, art and activities as live music is played at the Orion Art Center’s annual Art & Flower Fair this weekend. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 […]

28 Oxford youths honored for their commitment to the community

28 Oxford youths honored for their commitment to the community

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Twenty-eight Oxford-area youths were honored on Friday during Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance’s (OAYA) annual award ceremony at Oxford Middle School. The awards recognize students nominated for their selfless acts in the Oxford, Addison and Leonard communities, whether it was setting a positive example through their actions, being […]