By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education held their annual election of officers during its regular meeting on Jan. 14, and appointed members of the board to board of education committees. All of the votes were unanimous. Amanda McDonough was approved as board president, Mike Aldred […]
OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council appointed one council member to be the village’s NOTA board council representative, and another member to the DDA board of directors during its meeting Jan. 14 Council Member Ashley Ross was appointed to be the village’s NOTA board council representative with a unanimous vote. No alternate was selected. Village […]
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 […]
After a nice holiday getaway I was ready to return to the office last week, batteries fully changed. Unfortunately, my car batteries did not feel the same. They were dead. Feeling slightly panicked (and extremely grateful that we didn’t drive my car to the airport) I called my husband. Although he works an hour away, […]
Organization seeks community help in compiling memories By Megan Kelley Clarkston News editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP, a longstanding and beloved local organization, hits 50 years of servicing the local special needs community this year. SCAMP, an annual summer camp program for special needs individuals ages three and up, runs for just 15 […]
Boys team tames the Colts, 29-1 TROY — The Wildcats varsity bowling teams headed to 5 Star Lanes to battle with the Troy Colts on Jan. 16. “Both the Colt teams have strong bowlers and the Cats would have to bowl well to win,” said head coach JR Lafnear. The Wildcat ladies split baker games […]
LAPEER — Find your bowtie and get your team assembled. Bowling in Bowties is just around the corner set for 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Teams for the sixth annual event that benefits Lapeer County Veterans are filling up fast, with spots still open for both shift one (6:30 to 8 p.m.), […]
INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Oxford Boys Swim and Dive team won their second meet of the season with a 103-80 win over the Wolves at Clarkston High School, Jan. 16. Scoring points in the individual events were: in the 50-yard freestyle event, Liam Lindberg in first place in the time of 24.63; Ian Kampo, second, […]
Wildcats fall short in final seconds of play By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com ORION TWP. — The Oxford varsity girls basketball team put in a valiant effort and almost had a come-from-behind win over rival Lake Orion Jan. 14. But the last-seconds effort fell short in the Wildcats’ 46-63 loss when the Dragons were […]
OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council awarded a project for new double doors for the council chamber’s exterior entrance to Secure Door, LLC for a price not to exceed $11,930 on Jan. 14. The doors will be aluminum to stand up against the weather and salt. Only one of the doors will open automatically so […]