Initiative seeks awareness, reforms to gun laws By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Student-led gun violence prevention initiative No Future Without Today and supporters will gather in Centennial Park on June 22 to demand lawmakers make meaningful changes so more people do not die needlessly from gun violence. The third annual March with […]
OXFORD TWP. — The Seymour Celebration summer event returns June 6-9 to Seymour Lake Township Park with plenty of carnival rides and games, two nights of fireworks, a classic car cruise and live music and fun for the whole family. Carnival hours are 5-10 p.m. Thursday, 1-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1-8 p.m. Sunday. […]
Roundabout to be installed this summer By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — A new roundabout is slated for the Baldwin/Clarkston roads intersection, with the intersection scheduled to close to through traffic on June 10. The approximate $3.6 million project will be paid for with federal funds, Road Commission for Oakland County and Orion […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The annual Miracle Quilts Show is returning to Oxford’s Independence Village this Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free for the show hosted by Miracle Quilts-Quilts for Our Wounded Troops at 701 Market St. All of the money made from quilts […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — On May 24, Grace Rivard was surprised with a wedding. The guests were her students and their families. “When I got engaged this past summer, the families decided to throw a wedding since I wanted all the kids and families involved,” said Rivard, a Kindergarten teacher […]
Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat The Oxford High School Class of 2024 have turned their tassels and are ready to embark on a journey to find their passions and leave their marks on the world. Nearly 400 seniors graduated from OHS during commencement ceremonies on May 16 at Pine Knob, with their family, fellow […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Park Street water main construction project is expected to begin ‘immediately after’ the Fourth of July, according to a contract for engineering services sent to village manager Joe Madore by ROWE Professional Services Company. The Oxford Village Council approved an agreement that will allow ROWE engineering […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com PONTIAC – Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard recognized the outstanding service of nine deputies from the Oxford Township Substation and an Oxford resident who is a deputy in the forensic science laboratory. The awards were presented during the National Peace Officers Memorial Day Annual Awards Ceremony on May 15. […]
Oxford — Earlier this year, Genisys Credit Union and the Oxford Chamber of Commerce offered their Oxford High School (OHS) Community Pride Scholarship to the OHS Class of 2024. On May 13, at the OHS Senior Awards Ceremony, four graduates were each awarded $1,000 scholarships; Heidi Allen, Lorelei Spurgeon, Ellie Gieselman and Sean Wilson. As […]
Council approves 2024-25 budget By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved the 2024-25 fiscal year budget during a meeting on May 14, including an increase in water rates. “I’ll make a motion to approve the 2024-2025 budget with the new rates for water and sewer,” said Council member Maureen […]