By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – This Friday, the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department hosts its 2nd annual Health and Wellness fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Seymour Lake Township Park community room. The fair will feature a number of health vendors where guests can receive blood pressure checks, medication […]
BY WES SMITH View Newspaper Group Publisher and Michigan Press Association President When there was a change in leadership in Michigan’s legislature earlier this year, hope rose again in the hearts of citizens who want a more transparent state government. Maybe, it was thought by those citizens, the time has finally come for Michigan to […]
I recently made a ‘to-be-read’ jar, full of pieces of paper with the titles of the books I currently own, but haven’t read. I didn’t count them as I was writing them down, but I can say I have a log of all of my books (probably around 500 at this point) and I’ve read […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD – The Oxford varsity boys soccer are district champs, claiming the MHSAA District 6 title after defeating the Clarkston Wolves 3-2 in an intense back-and-forth match at Oxford High School on Oct. 18. Heading into the game, both teams knew it would be a battle and likely decided by […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Sports Writer EAST LANSING — Oxford girls Varsity Golf began the fall season like most teams – writing down their personal and team goals. Unanimously the student-athletes wrote down go to states. “Qualifying for the tournament became our single focus,” said Gretchen Gabler, head coach. “I was concerned they would feel […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — It was well before the Witching Hour on Friday when all the Witches came out to play — well, shop and feast at least — during the annual Witches Night Out event in downtown Oxford and Lake Orion. The ladies from Oxford, Orion and Addison townships and surrounding […]
Justin E. Sands, age 75 of Fairview, Michigan, passed away at his home on Sunday, October 15, 2023. Justin was born in Goodrich, Michigan on November 10, 1947 to Claude and Dorothy (Granger) Sands. He married Diane on September 1, 1995 in Rochester, Michigan. Justin worked as a machine operator for DANA Corporation in Auburn […]
John “Pat” Kitchner of Lake Orion passed away on September 22nd, 2023 at the age of 77 after a long illness. Pat was born on December 20, 1945 to Delmar and Ruth Kitchner of Troy, where he grew up. Pat was an insurance agent in the Rochester area for 40 years until retirement. His sense […]
Lonnie T. Horton of Oakland Twp., died October 1, 2023. He was 66. Beloved son of the late Elmer (Jean) Harto and the late Lorraine (Ted) Kimura; dear brother of Larry Horton, Laurie (Richard) Mueller, and Lmer Horton; also survived by many nieces, nephews and other family members. A memorial service will be held on […]
The Oxford Fire Department hosted an open house for the community on Oct. 8, giving families the opportunity to see a fire station, watch the firefighters put on their turnout gear, get their blood pressure taken and learn what firefighters do when they respond to a call. Of course, there were also fun activities, like […]