The Addison Township Public Library will host an evening with local author Catherine Ulrich Brakefield. The author of the inspirational historical romance Wilted Dandelions and her four-book Destiny Series will be at the Addison Township Public Library (1400 Rochester Rd.) in Lakeville on Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. for a book talk and signing. […]
Clouds of color filled the air surrounding Oxford Middle School Saturday morning as kids and adults ran lap after lap to raise funds for classrooms. Approximately 110 folks participated in the first-ever OMS Color Run. Runners doused themselves with packets of Peacock Powder (colored corn starch), then began doing laps around the school grounds. Along […]
Despite strong opposition from residents, the Oxford Village Council last week voted 3-2 to approve the fire department’s request to temporarily remove the barrier that divides Dayton St. next year. The purpose is to provide first-responders with quicker and better access to the northern and western parts of the township during the M-24 construction project […]
To help celebrate the 100th anniversary of its formation in 1919, Walter Fraser American Legion Post 108 in Oxford is inviting veterans and their families enjoy a free meal and learn more about the organization. Located at 130 E. Drahner Rd., the post is holding a special luncheon on Sunday, June 9 beginning at noon. […]
When people think about the staff at their local schools, it’s usually teachers, coaches and principals that immediately spring to mind. But there are plenty of folks working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is always exactly where it needs to be, functioning correctly and looking its best. One of those people is […]
When McKenzie Miller walks across the DTE Energy Music Theatre stage during Oxford High School’s commencement on May 23, she will do so as both a proud graduate and the Class of 2019’s valedictorian. With a grade point average (GPA) of 4.259, she stands alone atop the summit of the academic mountain. She considers that […]
Oxford firefighters made a good save Sunday evening when they prevented a garage fire from spreading to a house in the Woodbriar Village subdivision. It happened on Poppy Hill Dr., south of W. Drahner Rd. Firefighters were called to the scene after homeowners discovered smoke and flames inside their two-car, attached garage. According to Fire […]
Oxford Village Police say distracted diving was the cause of a May 15 accident on East St. that left a vehicle resting on its roof in the middle of the road. According to the police report, a 42-year-old Oxford Village woman was heading west in her 2019 Ford EcoSport when “she reached for her cell […]
A former Daniel Axford (DA) Elementary student returned to his old stomping ground Friday afternoon to create quiet outdoor space where students can read, learn and develop an appreciation for the natural world. As part of his efforts to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, D.J. Moore, a member of Boy Scout Troop 366, oversaw […]
Residents are invited to observe Memorial Day this weekend by attending ceremonies in Addison Township’s Lakeville Cemetery and downtown Oxford. The ceremony in Lakeville Cemetery (825 Drahner Rd.) is scheduled for Saturday, May 25. It will start at noon, but folks are asked to begin gathering at 11:30 a.m. Music will be provided by the […]