Martha Williams, 81

Martha Alyce (Fauble) Williams, age 81, of Oxford, MI, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, peacefully with family by her side. Martha was born April 17, 1943 in Pontiac, MI, the daughter of Theodore Roosevelt and Norma Marie (Thorpe) Fauble. Martha attended Pontiac schools and went on to receive her GED in 1989. Martha […]

Charles Ring, Jr., 100

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Charles Patrick Ring Jr. of Orion Township, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Charles Patrick left this world on April 3, 2025 at the age of 100, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. In the hush of twilight, as the stars […]

Oxford American Legion honors Vietnam veterans

Oxford American Legion honors Vietnam veterans

Veterans receive commemorative pins, lunch, recognition By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — American Legion Walter Fraser Post 108 honored Vietnam veterans with a luncheon and presentation on Saturday at noon. Saturday was National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which marks the day U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished in 1975, according to the […]

View Newspaper Group announces launch of St. Clair Area View

ST. CLAIR — Leadership at View Newspaper Group is proud to announce the launch of the St. Clair Area View, which will first land in mailboxes on Friday, May 9, 2025. “Our team is excited to bring this free, locally-owned community newspaper to readers in the St. Clair area,” said View Newspaper Group Publisher Wes […]

Oxford DDA approves bid package creation for gazebo repairs

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — In a 6-0 vote, Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved a motion for Executive Director Kimberly Smith to move forward with Designhaus Architecture to create a bid package for Centennial Park gazebo repairs not to exceed the quote of $3,000. Board Member Ashley Ross made […]

Oakland County Fair launches classroom partnership program for teachers

Partnership program is now open, limit 40 teachers OAKLAND COUNTY — Classrooms across Oakland County will have an opportunity to demonstrate some of their talents for the 2025 Oakland County Fair, July 11-20. The Oakland County Fair Classroom Partnership Program is now open for teacher enrollment, offering a unique opportunity for students to showcase their […]

ChoiceOne Bank celebrates merger with State Bank

ChoiceOne operates 56 offices in west and southeastern Michigan By Hannah Ball Tri-County Times Editor Fenton — Fenton’s historic bank is now officially ChoiceOne Bank. On Monday, March 17, ChoiceOne Financial Services, Inc, the parent company of ChoiceOne Bank, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the former State Bank location in downtown Fenton to celebrate […]

DDA creates grant program offering up to $7,500 to demolish blighted structures

Hampton Block and Supply, old party shop potential demolitions discussed By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — On March 17 Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority opened a blight-grant program to demolish blighted structures offering up to $7,500 for each project. While DDA Executive Director Kimberly Smith said the DDA does not yet have the criteria […]

Randy Wise Toyota dealership opened new location April 1

Randy Wise Toyota dealership opened new location April 1

Owners promise more inventory than before, faster service By Gary Gould Genessee County View Editor GRAND BLANC — Car buyers in Genesee County now have more options and quicker service as Randy Wise Toyota opened its brand-new dealership on April 1. Chris Wise, vice president of Randy Wise Auto Group, said the expanded location aims […]