Williams, McCall honored for commitment to Oxford By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — For both Stacy Williams and Brian McCall, going to work isn’t just about doing a job – it has become a passion of theirs to use their skills to help many segments in the Oxford community, from students and their […]
OAKLAND COUNTY — A number of NoHaz collection events are coming to north Oakland County over the next several months. The first event will be April 12 at Pine Knob Music Theatre, 33 Bob Seger Dr. Another will take place on June 7 at Oxford Middle School, 1420 Lakeville Rd., while the third will be […]
OXFORD — This year’s Orion/Oxford Ruck Walk for veterans and supporters will begin at Oxford’s Centennial Park on April 26. Veterans Ruck Walks, also known as “Ruck to Remember” or “Marching for Veterans” are events where participants ruck (walk with a weighted pack) to raise awareness and support for veterans, often with specific goals like […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the Community breakfast meeting March 19, giving attendees the opportunity to hear from local government leaders about what is transpiring in Oxford. Oxford Village Manager Joe Madore, Oxford Township Communications and Grants Manager C.J. Carnacchio and Oxford […]
By Morgan Kindermann Leader Contributor Oxford High School’s FIRST robotics competition team, Team 2137 The Oxford RoboCats, competed last weekend April 3-5 at the FIRST in Michigan State Championship, and are now heading to the FIRST Robotics World Championship in Houston, Texas. The FIRST state championship comprises 160 teams across four fields, and the Robocats […]
Veterans receive commemorative pins, lunch, recognition By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — American Legion Walter Fraser Post 108 honored Vietnam veterans with a luncheon and presentation on Saturday at noon. Saturday was National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which marks the day U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished in 1975, according to the […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — In a 6-0 vote, Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved a motion for Executive Director Kimberly Smith to move forward with Designhaus Architecture to create a bid package for Centennial Park gazebo repairs not to exceed the quote of $3,000. Board Member Ashley Ross made […]
Partnership program is now open, limit 40 teachers OAKLAND COUNTY — Classrooms across Oakland County will have an opportunity to demonstrate some of their talents for the 2025 Oakland County Fair, July 11-20. The Oakland County Fair Classroom Partnership Program is now open for teacher enrollment, offering a unique opportunity for students to showcase their […]
Hampton Block and Supply, old party shop potential demolitions discussed By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — On March 17 Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority opened a blight-grant program to demolish blighted structures offering up to $7,500 for each project. While DDA Executive Director Kimberly Smith said the DDA does not yet have the criteria […]
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 […]