Wild game dinner to benefit Lions Bear Lake Camp

METAMORA — Tickets are on sale now for the Lions Bear Lake Camp annual Buffalo & Boar Wild Game Dinner on April 12 at the Metamora Lions Club House, 3790 N. Oak St. Tickets to the dinner are $60 per person or $400 for a table of eight and include dinner, three drink tickets and […]

Oxford RoboCats qualify for state championship

Oxford RoboCats qualify for state championship

Morgan Kindermann, a student on The Oxford RoboCats Team 2137, contributed to this report RoboCats finish second at Saline District Event By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com SALINE, Mich. — The Oxford RoboCats are heading to the FIRST Robotics Michigan State Championships after finishing in second place at the district event at Saline High School […]

Nomination deadline for OAYA Youth Awards is March 31

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA) is accepting nominees for their annual Youth Recognition Award ceremony that will take place in the spring of 2025. The ceremony acknowledges, celebrates and honors youth in Oxford, Addison and Leonard who have volunteered their time helping others, and for their involvement in making their community’s a […]

Kingsbury Country Day students raise more than $5,000 during American Heart Association Challenge

Students at Kingsbury Country Day School in Oxford raised $5,918.66 during the American Heart Association Challenge in February and now the Detroit Pistons are honoring the students for their efforts. “Our students have been invited to the Detroit Pistons game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m. for their participation in […]

Oxford schools eliminates executive director of student services and wellness position

By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP — During the regular meeting on March 11, the Oxford Board of Education voted unanimously to remove the position of Executive Director of Student Services and Wellness, which was held by Todd Barlass. The position was originally created with grant funds. “The grant funds have ended, and […]

‘Night at the Races’ benefits Lions Club

OXFORD TWP. — It’s always a roaring good time at the Lake Orion Lions Club Lion Races and on April 5 the lions will once again prowl the lanes, helping raise funds to support the club’s community programs. The Lions Club’s 9th annual Night at the Races is at Boulder Pointe Golf Club, 1 Champion Dr., in […]

Oxford DDA to look into getting own attorney

DDA currently uses village counsel By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion for DDA Executive Director Kimberly Smith to investigate and create a list of candidates for a DDA attorney on March 17. Chair Pete Scholz joined the meeting online, but did not […]

Village renews IT agreement with Oakland County

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council voted to renew its IT agreement with Oakland County on March 11. The agreement is for five years, and will continue providing several services to the village, according to village documents. Village Manager Joe Madore said the village gets the use out of […]

Village council continues to look into mass texting program

OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council and village manager discussed creating a mass texting program on March 11 during a council meeting. Anyone will be able to sign up for the program, according to Village Manager Joe Madore. It would be used to update people on what is happening in the village. An example Madore […]

DDA board discusses potential projects and programs

Budget workshop to be held on March 31 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved several projects for the downtown area and discussed potential upcoming projects during its meeting on March 17. DDA Executive Director Kimberly Smith said she would like to spend time with […]