It’s one thing to fight the good fight, question authority and offer criticism when the cause is just and there are wrongs to be righted. It’s quite another to fight simply because you thrive on conflict, love the spotlight and really have nothing else to do. The former is noble and admirable. The latter is […]
It would be hard to imagine Oxford Township without its 510 acres of park land or its myriad of recreational programs for people of all ages. The township’s four parks provide folks with access to open spaces, fresh air, wildlife, lakes, playgrounds, trails and plenty of opportunities to play sports ranging from soccer and softball […]
Remember the meteor that flew over metro Detroit back in January? Well, 13-year-old Charlie Fracker does, and he used it as the centerpiece for his film “Space Rocks,” which landed him and four of his friends second place in the Orion Neighborhood Television (ONTV) Wildwood Film Festival’s adult division. Charlie and his friends, Keegan Upham, […]
Looking for that perfect holiday gift for that special someone? Stop by the Oxford Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 3 and do some shopping at the holiday vendor fair in the Rotary Community Room. The fair will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Oxford Public Library Friends (OPLF), vendors include Lilla […]
Albert Jr. and Mary Post of Lake Orion will celebrate their diamond 60th anniversary on Nov. 1, 2018. Albert Jr. H. Post. and Mary K. Leach were married on Nov. 1, 1958 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Oxford, MI. Albert is a 1956 graduate of Lake Orion High School and Mary is a 1957 […]
For the second time in her political career, Sue Bossardet bid adieu to the Oxford Village Council. Last week, the village president chaired her last meeting and cast her final votes as a council member. She is not seeking re-election Nov. 6. There are three candidates – Maureen Helmuth, Joe Frost and Kate Logan – […]
From a church basement to prime real estate on M-24, Oxford-Orion FISH certainly has come a long way in 45 years of serving others. Last week, the local nonprofit held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for its new 5,000-square-foot pantry at 1060 S. Lapeer Rd., just south of Drahner Rd., in Oxford Township. “This […]
Dracula caught driving drunk Patrons at an Oxford restaurant called the Oakland County Sheriff’s Oxford substation around midnight on Oct. 28 to report a possible assault. With Halloween drawing nearer, the accused was reportedly dressed as Dracula. While a deputy was driving to the establishment on Lapeer Rd., she observed a black Dodge Ram pull […]
Following the Oxford varsity football team’s 35-0 victory over Troy Athens Friday to end regular season play, the seniors posed for a photo. The Cats will start the playoffs on Friday, Oct. 26 with a 7 p.m. home game against Davison. Front: Joe Vackaro. Second row: Jack Gordon, Trent Myre, Thomas Wandrie, Austin Schlicht, Joey […]
A controversial Verizon cell tower cleared the final two hurdles in the municipal approval process following nearly two-and-a-half hours of discussion at the Oct. 15 Addison Township Board meeting. In successive 6-1 votes, township officials approved Verizon’s site plan and the land lease agreement for the tower, a monopole structure. The tower will stand 199ft. […]