Lakeville’s Cemetery Auxiliary will host a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser on Thursday, April 25 at 1447 Milmine in Lakeville. There will be seatings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Carryouts will be available. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under the age of 12. For more information, call (248) 628-3086.
An estimated 75 to 80 people attended a volunteer fair held Saturday afternoon at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ in Oxford Village. Organized by Justin Willcock, founder of the Volunteers of North Oakland County Facebook page, the event offered folks a chance to meet representatives from 17 nonprofit groups and learn about volunteer opportunities. […]
A new microbrewery coming to downtown Oxford this summer will tap into the community’s gravel mining heritage as part of its efforts to draw thirsty patrons. Gravel Capital Brewing has taken over the space at 14 N. Washington St. The building previously housed Falling Down Beer Co., which abruptly closed last October. Owned by longtime […]
Editor’s note: The Oxford Township Board approved to put both tax proposals on the August ballot at its April 10 meeting. Oxford Township voters aren’t scheduled to go to the polls in August, but that could change tonight. At its 6:30 p.m. April 10 regular meeting, the township board will discuss and potentially vote on […]
Thanks to her time riding, learning, growing and healing at Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Metamora Township, Courtney Hulit is conquering her fears and medical condition. She’s now back in the saddle again both metaphorically and literally. “It has opened my world in ways I can never explain,” said the 20-year-old Orion Township resident. […]
A 70-year-old Addison Township man’s life came to an abrupt end on Saturday after he collided with a wild turkey while riding his motorcycle through Oakland Township. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Norman Linto was riding his 2005 Triumph motorcycle and heading west on Stoney Creek Rd., near Pebble Creek Dr., when he […]
Approximately 7,700 miles of land and ocean separate Oxford, Michigan from Nyahururu, Kenya. Jesse Holt is hoping to reduce that vast distance by inviting folks here to open their hearts and wallets to help orphans in the East African nation. “I think it’s important to take care of people who cannot take care of themselves,” […]
Nobody wants to be accused of bogarting the decision-making process when it comes to prohibiting or allowing marijuana businesses, so Oxford’s village council and planning commission decided to hash things out during a joint session. The two boards will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16. It will take place in the community room […]
April is one of those memorable months throughout childhood. The school year’s end can be seen in the distance, the monkey bars are warm enough to dangle from again and the grass is perfect for playing a little soccer. Spring is in the air and the sun is out a little longer – it’s like […]
Every weekday, Suzanne Joseph and the rest of the Oxford Early Learning Center (OLEC) staff teach their toddler-age students about the world around them. Snacks, recess, lessons, naps and discoveries are made every day for the district’s youngest Wildcats. “They’re learning every second of every day,” Joseph said. “It’s amazing at that age what they […]