Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance is looking for volunteers to join the Wildcat Cub Club program at Oxford Elementary School this fall. The program pairs Oxford adult volunteers with elementary school students to boost self-confidence, social interactions and communication skills through various activities such as crafts, games, puzzles, academic support and engaging conversations. Anyone who can spare […]
Still time for a write-in campaign By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — The races for the Oxford Village Council and the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education are set for the Nov. 5 General Election. Councilmember Jacob Nicosia is seeking reelection to one of two seats up for election on the Oxford Village Council. […]
OXFORD TWP. — Oxford Fire Inspector Lt. Sarah Racer and Oxford firefighters are offering free car seat inspections at Station #1, 96 N. Washington St., on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 2-5 p.m. Appointments are suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. The goal is to ensure children are “riding as safely as possible” when hitting the road […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford DDA Vice President Grace Carey resigned during the DDA’s meeting on July 15. Carey said due to personal reasons happening in her life she will not be around much for several months to fulfill her duties. “[I] definitely would like to stay involved and [I’m] hopefully […]
American Legion Post 108 in Oxford is hosting “Rock & Roll Thru the Ages” to raise funds to support veterans. Music begins at 3 p.m. Saturday at American Legion Post 108, 130 E. Drahner Rd., and runs until sundown, approximately 9:30, according to information from Post 108. Tickets are $30 per person. The musical lineup […]
The Oxford and Orion chambers of commerce teamed up for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of Hotworx on July 30. Hotworx is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute Isometric workout or 15-minute High Intensity Interval Training […]
Two more candidates desired By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors is expected to appoint three candidates to form a 501c3 nonprofit board this month. While three candidates were already listed in the meeting’s agenda packet, DDA board Vice President Grace Carey said at a previous […]
CANTON — Hitters from Motor City Hit Dogs Yates 13U team finished the season as the 2024 Global World Series 13U AA Champions on July 21. The team, which includes players from Clarkston, Lake Orion and Oxford, won the championship with a 15-14 win over Novi Heat Black 13U with a walk off hit, finishing […]
Facility represents a $35 million investment in Oxford By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — It’s been years in the planning and construction phases, but on Monday McLaren Oakland – Oxford Campus opened the doors of its new $35 million medical facility in Oxford to patients. Beginning Aug. 5, patients “will have access to a […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com AKRON, OHIO — From the Olympics to the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world has a long history of bringing its most-talented together to celebrate their abilities and craft. Oxford and Lake Orion have their own world-class talent: 11-year-old soapbox racer Katie Scotti. Katie began racing about one […]