The friends and family of Wally Niezguski, along with the Clarkston Family Farm (CFF), have announced the third annual Wally’s Service Project Scholarship contest. The scholarship contest commemorates the legacy of Wally Niezguski, a long-term organic gardener, nature lover and supporter of the CFF. “Our scholarship opportunity encourages young people to become active in their […]
Orion Township officials are grateful for the support that the Oxford Fire Department provided in the aftermath of the explosion at the Keatington New Town Condo complex in Orion Township on Nov. 19. Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett and Orion Township Fire Chief Ryan Allen sent a letter to the Oxford Township Board of Trustees […]
OXFORD TWP. — Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance’s (OAYA) will host its inaugural ballroom dance fundraiser on Feb. 15 at Boulder Pointe Golf Club, 1 Champion Circle. All funds from the “Together We Dance for Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance” event will directly support youth and families in the Oxford, Addison and Leonard communities through prevention programs. The dance […]
Shuler was heavily involved in Oxford organizations, such as ‘Caring for Oxford’ By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Twp. Communications and Grants Manager OXFORD TWP. — For almost a decade, Rev. Matt Schuler, lead pastor of Journey Lutheran Church, has been a force for good in Oxford. He’s done everything from ensuring folks have access to mental […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The 18th annual Angels’ Place Race is set to take place in downtown Clarkston on May 10. Angels’ Place, a nonprofit organization that provides services, including homes and professional support, for people with developmental disabilities, has been in existence since 1992. One of the organization’s largest fundraising events is the Angels’ Place […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council voted 4-0 to have ROWE Professional Services Company provide engineering design on the crosswalk and sidewalk repair project on Burdick Street. The council approved a contract from ROWE during its Jan. 14 meeting for an amount not to exceed $29,100 as part of […]
GRAND BLANC — McLaren Health Care, the statewide health care provider with 15 hospital-based and freestanding emergency departments, has established the position of Chief Medical Director of Emergency Services with Crystal L. Arthur, MD, FACEP, joining the system to assume the newly created role. Through her leadership, Dr. Arthur will collaborate with emergency providers and […]
Current contract is up in September, manager says By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council discussed residential waste hauling during its meeting on Jan. 14, with the village’s manager and attorney saying they wanted to begin reaching out to garbage companies to talk about possibly providing services to the Village of […]
It is with great sadness that the family of Nicholas (Nick) Wassil announces his passing on January 25th at Henry Ford Ascension Hospital in Rochester Michigan. He was 88. Nick was born on February 14, 1936, in Detroit, Michigan and was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jacqueline (Jackie). He is survived […]
Wildcats hold off second-half comeback By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford boys varsity basketball team remained undefeated after a 54-40 win over non-league opponent Stoney Creek on Jan. 14, at Oxford High School – during which junior Brennan Elling tied Oxford’s record for most three-point shots in a game. The […]