ADDISON TWP. – Two veterans of the Global War on Terrorism served as keynote speakers at the annual Memorial Day observance held Saturday in Lakeville Cemetery. Former U.S. Army Capt. Justin Quisenberry and Lt. Col. Stacey Barker-Isman, of the Michigan Army National Guard, shared personal stories as well as their thoughts on what this holiday […]
An Oxford woman is being recognized for her efforts to advance literacy in metro Detroit. Julie Fracker is one of eight women who have been selected to receive Literacy Heroine awards from the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) Detroit Chapter. “It’s a huge honor,” said Fracker, who works as director of communications at the […]
OXFORD VILLAGE – As they do every year, people of all ages gathered Monday morning in downtown’s Centennial Park and at Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery to observe Memorial Day with speeches, prayers, music and symbolic gestures. “Memorial Day is the day that’s set aside to remember with gratitude and pride all those who served and died […]
Less than 6 percent of Girls Scouts annually are awarded the organization’s highest honor. This year, Paige Palmer is one of them. The 2019 Oxford High School graduate earned the prestigious Gold Award. “I was so excited,” she said. Recipients must spend a minimum of 80 hours researching the root causes of a community issue […]
Their membership roll hasn’t hit 100 yet, but that didn’t stop a group of women from making a donation that will help improve the lives of children waiting for adoptive homes. Last week, the North Macomb chapter of 100 Women Who Care presented a $2,900 check to Love for a Child, an Oxford-based nonprofit group […]
The Oxford Women’s Club recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to eight Oxford students. Recipients are Chloe Allen, Sarah Campbell, Keaton Cleland, Emma DiMalanta, Garrett Hill, Lance Kennedy, Alexis McGuire and Anna Peruski. Each student received a $1,250 scholarship to pursue their educational dreams. For 87 years, the Oxford Women’s Club has been serving our community. […]
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. […]