Couple completes six-month trek through U.S., Canada

Imagine cutting all the ties that bind you to one place, packing your belongings in a vintage vehicle, then spending the next six months on a road trip centered around experiencing natural wonders spread across two vast countries. Derek Kala and Ashlee Dark don’t have to imagine it because they did it and now, they’re […]

Residents want public beach idea back on table

Forget the snow on the ground. Addison Township is talking beaches. On Oct. 24, the township board held a special meeting to discuss the possibility of a public beach on Lakeville Lake. Residents who own property on the lake came to the meeting to voice their disapproval of the idea and, after a show of […]

Punching past Parkinson’s

Andy Pastue remembers a time in the not-so-distant past when he couldn’t move around without the help of a walker. After he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, his balance started to decline which, unsurprisingly, started to have a massive effect on his everyday life. But now, he walks into the gym and does lunges. He […]

Soup & Sweet Stroll returns Friday

Nothing says “Christmas” like casually strolling through downtown Oxford while slurping spoonfuls of steaming-hot soup and savoring sinfully sweet treats. Sponsored by the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the annual Soup and Sweet Stroll returns on Friday, Nov. 30. It will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. “This is kind of our signature event,” said […]

Come see Santa at the parade

Bundle up the family and head to downtown Oxford for some small-town holiday fun on Saturday, Dec. 1. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce, the annual Christmas parade is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. As always, it will roll along Washington St. (M-24), beginning at Mechanic St. and ending at East St. On Tuesday, […]

Folks invited to stuff cops’ Tahoe with toys

Police vehicles are usually stuffed with two things, cops and criminals. But Oxford Village Police Chief Mike Solwold wants to see his department’s Chevy Tahoe filled with something else – toys. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Tahoe will be parked along Washington St. (M-24) in front of Centennial Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]

Rescue group to participate in national adoption event

Folks looking to adopt a dog and save a few bucks in the process are invited to visit K9 Stray Rescue League on Saturday, Dec. 1 as the Oxford-based nonprofit group takes part in a national event. K9 Stray Rescue League is one of 81 organizations spread across 14 states that was invited to participate […]

Pearson says twp. will continue fight should Energex return

Addison Supervisor Bruce Pearson took time during his monthly report at the Nov. 19 township board meeting to tell the public what he and his colleagues will do should Energex Petroleum attempt to put an oil well in the community again. Two weeks ago, the company withdrew its application for an oil and natural gas […]

Addison officials adjust for higher salt price

In the last few weeks, salt prices in Michigan have more than doubled and aren’t showing signs of going down any time soon. For the companies that salt roads, driveways and parking lots, this means they might not be able to keep the ice away at the price they have in the past. This recent […]