By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Doyle family may not “live in a pineapple under the sea”, but their SpongeBob SquarePants-themed boat hit all the right notes with the judges in the 10th annual Oxford Fourth of July boat parade. It’s a fun way for families, friends and neighbors to unite and […]
Oxford Department of Public Works employee Donald “Tommy” McNeese will retire in July after 26 years of service to the village, village Clerk Tere Onica said. McNeese began work with the village on Feb. 2, 1998. “Tommy is just the nicest guy,” Onica said. “He’s smart and dependable. He is a man of faith and […]
OXFORD TWP. — Ten Oxford High School students received scholarships from the Oxford Women’s Club this year to aid them in pursuing their educational dreams. The Women’s Club provided a total of $12,000 in scholarships to Heidi Allen, Ella Boyd, Maggie Casper, Kayla Fox, Elizabeth Gerke, Nicholas Hatzigeorgiou, Caitlyn Ivory, Morgan McGuire, Jenna Miller and […]
Next Open Barn Day is July 20 By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — Even just a couple of hours at the Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) farm can provide an abundance of enjoyment and rejuvenate one’s spirit – for both the people and the animals. The sanctuary held an Open Barn Day on […]
Fundraiser to help send family to memorial dedication By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — Late Oxford firefighter Shawn Goldie loved being a firefighter and, when nearing the end of his career with the St. Clair Shores Fire Department, saw an opening in Oxford and joined the Oxford Fire Department. Goldie passed in 2023 from […]
Waiting on DTE for lighting construction schedule By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — A public parking lot on E. Burdick Street remains closed, even as summer events and traffic in downtown Oxford are in full swing with activities. The problem: the village cannot open the parking to the public until DTE installs the […]
New Sea Lions show sure to delight as they perform stunts, balance balls and shoot hoops Davisburg — Make plans to attend one of summer’s most anticipated, quintessential events – the Oakland County Fair. The fairgrounds return to Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg July 5-14 with amazing shows, thrilling rides and family-friendly attractions. Oakland […]
March With Oxford remembers those lost to gun violence, demands legislative action By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Dozens gathered on a warm Saturday morning at Centennial Park in downtown Oxford to demand gun reform, legislation and remember those in and around Oxford lost to gun violence. The march was organized by No Future Without […]
GFL steps out of area municipal contracts On June 11, the Oxford Village Council voted during a council meeting unanimously to authorize Village Manager Joe Madore to transfer the village’s residential trash haul pickup from Green for Life Environmental (GFL) to Priority Waste. Council President Kelsey Cooke was absent. While GFL is selling their route […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Oxford Community Schools’ new superintendent, Dr. Tonya Milligan spent her afternoon on June 19, meeting Oxford’s students, parents and staff at Oxford Elementary School. Milligan chatted with parents and students over lunch in Oxford Elementary’s cafeteria before heading to Frosty Boy for ice cream. Milligan previously worked as superintendent […]