Deborah Ann Cloutier, 66

Deborah Ann Cloutier, 66

Our loving mother, Deborah Ann Cloutier, left in the arms of Jesus to begin her “best day ever” in heaven on April 17, 2024. She passed peacefully, beaming ear to ear with the biggest smile you’ve ever seen on her face, to the sound of singing and surrounded by family. She was only 66 years […]

Oxford Elementary School will be taking steps to combat truancy in their building

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education meeting on April 23, Oxford Elementary Principal Jeff Brown presented on their current Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) work and what they plan to do next school year for the current student absentee rates. “This is nation-wide […]

Ten Oxford High School student-athletes sign letters to continue their athletic careers in college

Ten Oxford High School student-athletes sign letters to continue their athletic careers in college

By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — As the school year gets closer to ending for Oxford High School seniors, 10 student-athletes are ready for the next chapter as they signed their National Letters of Intent in front of family, friends and classmates, April 18. The signers included Charlie Campbell continuing football […]

Oxford DDA to begin filing for 501c3 status through tech grant

Nonprofit status would allow additional grants and revenue streams for the DDA By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved the DDA to begin filing for 501c3 status at its April 15 meeting. The DDA will use a tech grant through Oakland County Main Street for […]

Oxford girls soccer wins battle of the blue and gold

Oxford girls soccer wins battle of the blue and gold

By Wendi Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — In a battle of blue and gold, the Oxford Girls Varsity Soccer team prevailed with a 4-2 win over Clarkston at Wildcat Stadium last Friday. “I am just proud of the team tonight,” said Gabby Schriver, head coach. “We did a much better job defensively, just staying […]

Village Hall parking lot resurfacing begins

Village Hall parking lot resurfacing begins

Visitors can still use lot during paving By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Demolition and resurfacing began on the Oxford Village Hall’s parking lot on April 15, marking the beginning of a project the village has been preparing for over at least five years. The work transitioned from being a three-phase project to […]

Oxford school board selects Dr. Tonya Milligan as next superintendent

Oxford school board selects Dr. Tonya Milligan as next superintendent

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the special meeting on April 16, the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to hire and enter contract negotiations with Dr. Tonya Milligan for the position of superintendent. The decision came after board discussion about two of the superintendent finalists, and who each […]

Washington Square to receive planter boxes and other furniture

OXFORD — Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved funding to be spent on bringing furniture to Washington Square at its meeting on April 15. This includes spending $3,100 on six movable boxes to act as garden beds that measure 8 feet long and 22 inches tall. Tall grass will be planted in some […]

Lois Hill, 86

Lois Hill, 86

Lois Beverly (Bev) Hill passed away at the age of 86, on April 14, 2024, in Maryville, Tennessee. Bev was born to Lois and Byron Butler on June 4, 1937, the first of seven siblings and eight half-siblings. At age 16, she became a member of Oxford Free Methodist Church, where she was a devoted […]

Village sewer rates likely to increase each year for next five years

Water rates also likely to increase By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council discussed potential sewer and water rate increases at its April 9 meeting, ultimately deciding to postpone the discussion until the next budget workshop. The proposed increases are due to “many county-wide system repairs and maintenance projects over […]