New principal to join Oxford Crossroads Day School

Mary Sunisloe joined Oxford Crossroads Day School as the new principal on July 29. Sunisloe came to Oxford from Wayne Memorial High School where she served in multiple capacities, according Christine Smith, executive director of communications for Oxford Schools. Sunisloe is currently an approved candidate for dissertation at Concordia University Chicago. She holds a Master […]

Spark Grant program returns to support innovative ideas

Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) announced the return of their Spark Grant program that aims to support innovative ideas. Individuals and nonprofit groups can apply to present their ideas during in-person proposal with 4CCF committee members, according to a news release. The panel has a pool of $50,000 to award “truly innovative” ideas that seek […]

Getting ‘wild’ about nature and learning

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Kids moved back and forth through the trees at Clarkston Family Farm as they kept finding just the right piece for their fort during the activity during Camp Wild last Thursday. The theme was Fantastic Forests and the campers enjoyed fort building, making tree cookies […]

Frank Meade, 75

On July 4th, Frank Lee Meade set down his labors of this life for the final time. He was 75. Frank was the loving father to Lee (Meade) and Howie Herbst, venerated stepfather to Brett Comb and Gregory Crudo, and proud and adoring grandfather to the joys of his life, Meadow and Jackson. Revered brother […]

Mark E. Boyer, 55

Mark E. Boyer, 55, of Oxford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Mark graduated from Lapeer West High School and immediately following his graduation he began working full-time with his father Dave Weckle, at Valley Building and Repair. He eventually started his own company, MB Construction, but returned to work with his father […]

Brand yourself as someone who does it right the first time

Have you ever had your closet collapse? Have you ever had your closet collapse two times in three weeks? I’ve written before about my love of shopping and fashion. The dark underbelly of those passions is that I have a lot of clothes. I’m not a hoarder, but as I invest in nicer, more timeless […]

New Oxford High School principal to join Wildcats this school year

OXFORD TWP. — Shane Malmquist will be the new principal of Oxford High School when students return this fall, and he said he is dedicated to helping each Wildcat achieve success. Malmquist will officially start his role on July 29. “I am excited to join the Oxford Community Schools’ team and Oxford High School! The […]

Park Street project delayed ‘exclusively due to EGLE’

Application submitted around 4 months ago By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral.@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Park Street water main construction project is delayed ‘exclusively due to EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy),’ village Manager Joe Madore told Oxford’s Village Council on July 11. According to a contract for engineering services sent to […]

Village plans to prepay $66,038 sewer upgrade, maintenance bond

Saves around $33,000 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Village of Oxford voted on July 9, in favor of planning to prepay $66,038 for a bond that will be issued by Oakland County Water Resource Commission for upgrades and maintenance to the sanitary sewer system the village contributes to. Village Manager Joe […]

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