By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Oxford Township is in the running for a $900,000 federal grant that would help the township extend the safety path on Seymour Lake Road, township officials announced last week. The safety path project made the list after U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin selected the township’s pedestrian infrastructure […]
Linda L. Cook of Oxford, passed away on July 1, 2025. She was 75. Beloved mother of Jennifer (George) Sheardown and Joseph Cook; proud grandmother of Nathan (Mona), Jacob (Jaime), Elizabeth, and Katelynn; great-grandmother of Sofia, Anaya, and Florence; dear sister of Rosemary (Jim), Sandra, Pamela (Tony), Thomas (Denise), Brian, and the late George and […]
Frances G. Collier, age 77, a resident of Oxford, passed away on June 21, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1948, in Pontiac, MI. Fran loved her dogs and cats very much. In her spare time, she enjoyed golf and bowling. Fran was considered a fashionista and owned her own hair salon. She worked […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the regular meeting on June 24, the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the district’s strategic plan. “I’m super excited,” said Superintendent Tonya Milligan. “And very, very proud of the work of my team.” Work on the strategic plan began this past school year and […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — Beginning July 14, the Road Commission for Oakland County will be resurfacing Oakwood Road from Hadley Road in Brandon Township to Lapeer Road in Oxford Township. The work is expected to be completed in August. “This is a resurfacing project, it’s intended to extend the life of the […]
If the recent heatwave proved anything it’s that the dog days of summer have arrived early this year. While the warm, sunny, long and sometimes lazy summer days provide the perfect opportunity to take a well-deserved break from some things (hint: screen time!), one thing no brand should take a break from this summer is […]
The Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance is partnering with Goodwill of Oxford throughout July and August for the Round-Up Program. Visitors to Goodwill of Oxford can round up their purchase amount to the nearest dollar and help generate funds for OAYA, ensuring they have essential resources. Anyone who does not shop at Goodwill of Oxford but would […]
ORION TWP. — Guest House is holding the Run Over Addiction 5K Run/Walk AT 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 2 at the William E. Scripps Mansion, 1601 Joslyn Rd. The event benefits the Catholic organization’s educational and prevention programs by helping individuals and families find hope, healing and recovery. The race also aims to take meaningful […]
The Oxford Downtown Development Authority’s Concerts in the Park series continues in Centennial Park, 41 S. Washington St. Concerts are every week, 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday night, except the week of July 4. Concerts will resume on July 10 with the Uptown Allstars. Topper Most performs on July 17, Billy Mack on July 25, RSO […]
OXFORD TWP. — Seventeen Clear Lake Elementary School students gathered behind the school on Friday to celebrate Lucy the therapy dog’s third birthday. Students pet Lucy and threw a ball for her to fetch, and got to pick out a sucker to enjoy. Lucy’s brother, Jake, also celebrated his third birthday on Friday by being […]