Field trip to Oxford Twp. Hall

Field trip to Oxford Twp. Hall

Three second-grade classes from Clear Lake Elementary visited Oxford Twp. Hall on Thursday to learn about local government and the role they will play as citizens. The visit included hands-on activities to teach them about the treasurer’s office, clerk’s office and building department. (Left) Students cast their votes for their candidate, either Dobby the elf […]

Oxford High School Class of 2024

Oxford High School Class of 2024

Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat The Oxford High School Class of 2024 have turned their tassels and are ready to embark on a journey to find their passions and leave their marks on the world. Nearly 400 seniors graduated from OHS during commencement ceremonies on May 16 at Pine Knob, with their family, fellow […]

Park Street water main construction expected to begin ‘immediately after’ the Fourth of July

Park Street water main construction expected to begin ‘immediately after’ the Fourth of July

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Park Street water main construction project is expected to begin ‘immediately after’ the Fourth of July, according to a contract for engineering services sent to village manager Joe Madore by ROWE Professional Services Company. The Oxford Village Council approved an agreement that will allow ROWE engineering […]

Oakland County Sheriff recognizes Oxford deputies with service, community awards

Oakland County Sheriff recognizes Oxford deputies with service, community awards

By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com PONTIAC – Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard recognized the outstanding service of nine deputies from the Oxford Township Substation and an Oxford resident who is a deputy in the forensic science laboratory. The awards were presented during the National Peace Officers Memorial Day Annual Awards Ceremony on May 15. […]

Four Oxford High School seniors receive Community Pride Scholarships

Oxford — Earlier this year, Genisys Credit Union and the Oxford Chamber of Commerce offered their Oxford High School (OHS) Community Pride Scholarship to the OHS Class of 2024. On May 13, at the OHS Senior Awards Ceremony, four graduates were each awarded $1,000 scholarships; Heidi Allen, Lorelei Spurgeon, Ellie Gieselman and Sean Wilson. As […]

Oxford boys LAX wins first game of regionals

Oxford boys LAX wins first game of regionals

 BRANDON — Oxford defeated Brandon-Holly in the first round of the MHSAA Division 1 Boys Lacrosse Region 3 with a 12-8 victory. The Brandon-Holly Boys Varsity Lacrosse team opened the home game jumping to a 2-0 lead with goals from senior Stefan Austin and junior Nolan Wood, May 17. Junior Hunter Wittebort cut the lead […]

Water, sewer rates to increase for Oxford village residents

Council approves 2024-25 budget By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget during a meeting on May 14, including an increase in water rates. “I’ll make a motion to approve the 2024-2025 budget with the new rates for water and sewer,” said Council member Maureen […]

Abigail’s Pride festival on June 1

Abigail’s Pride festival on June 1

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com ORTONVILLE — Abigail’s Pride will host their third annual Pride in the Park event from 4-8 p.m. on June 1 at the Brandon Township Community Park, 1414 N. Hadley Road, Ortonville. “This year’s Pride in the Park will be the same family-friendly pride festival that we have had the past few […]

Todd L. Rachel, 85, of Lake Orion

Todd L. Rachel of Lake Orion passed away peacefully at home on May 14, 2024, after a long but courageous battle with cancer. He was 85 years old. Todd leaves behind his loving wife, Jean, with whom he shared an incredible 62 years of marriage; son Todd (Mary Lou) Rachel of Scandia, Minnesota, son John […]

Dennis Rulason, 69

Lifelong Lake Orion resident Dennis Rulason passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, May 15 in his home on Lake Street that he has resided in for 45 years. Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Pamela Rulason. He was the beloved father of Star (Lance) Kennedy of Oxford and Ben […]

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