District prepares plan in case ICE comes to Oxford schools By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — In his first week in office, president Donald Trump has signed executive orders directing the US Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) to crack down on immigrants who are in the US illegally. The order also lifted […]
William James Walter of Oxford, Michigan passed away on Jan. 25, 2025. Jim, as his friends and family called him, was born in Pontiac on Dec. 11, 1931. He hit the jackpot when he met and married the love of his life of 70 years Sally Perry. Jim went to school in Pontiac, Lake Orion […]
Carole Elaine Brice of Oxford passed away on Jan. 27, 2025. She was 86 years old. Carole is the beloved wife of 65 years to John; loving mother of Janet (Scott) Light, Dave (fiancé Kristen) Brice and Doug (fiancé Amy) Brice; loving grandmother of Austin (Molly), Jarrett, Rebecca (Jared), Ashlan, Macey (fiancé Derek), Kelsey, Hunter […]
Brian Cullen Hempstead of Fairhaven, formerly Oxford, passed away on Jan. 14, 2025 after a brief illness. He was 65 years old. Brian was the son of Jeanne and Gale Hempstead, who predeceased him. He is survived by his daughters Stacey (Chris) Geremesz of Algonac and Jamie (Dave) Zelenock of Charleston, South Carolina; his sisters […]
Ordinance gives fire department ‘flexibility’ in recouping costs By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — Increased demand for fire and EMS services – and the associated costs – have placed a greater burden on the Oxford Fire Department. Now, the township is proposing a cost recovery ordinance to help recoup some of those expenses. […]
WATERFORD — The Oxford High School varsity girls bowling team are Oakland County champions, winning their third crown in program history. The Wildcat varsity boys and girls varsity bowling teams competed in the 20th annual Oakland County tournament on Jan. 20 in Waterford. All schools in Oakland County that have bowling programs participated. “Winning this tournament is […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford competitive cheer teams had dominant performances in the Frozen Fest Invitational with the varsity squad taking first place in the D1 division on Saturday at Oxford High School. After three rounds, the Oxford High School varsity squad edged out the Howell High School team 705.08 […]
Oxford Township has started a historical marker program to bring to the forefront of the community some unique individuals, places and events in Oxford’s past. Oxford Township Communications and Grants Manager C.J. Carnacchio has identified 16 possible historical markers so far. Each marker is going to be a boulder – emblematic of Oxford’s gravel history […]
One of the many benefits our readers get by engaging with our locally-owned community newspapers is a look inside their local schools. It’s always great to see the various special events, clubs, sports teams, assemblies and learning projects area students participate in throughout the year. It’s especially fun when my nephew or niece (who was […]
The friends and family of Wally Niezguski, along with the Clarkston Family Farm (CFF), have announced the third annual Wally’s Service Project Scholarship contest. The scholarship contest commemorates the legacy of Wally Niezguski, a long-term organic gardener, nature lover and supporter of the CFF. “Our scholarship opportunity encourages young people to become active in their […]