Church holding craft show to fund mission trips

In the coming days, members from LakePoint Community Church in Oxford will set off to the small Central American country of Belize with the ambition of bringing help and hope to those they’ll encounter. To support trips like this one, LakePoint is hosting a craft show on Nov. 10 that will run from 9 a.m. […]

Public invited to get free eye exams at Post 108 Saturday

A person’s eyes really are their windows to the world. Every day, they’re used to help perform tasks, both simple and complex, and interpret the environment around us. That’s why taking proper care of them is so important. To help make sure everyone can see clearly, American Legion Post 108, located at 130 E. Drahner […]

Local microbrewery offers craft beers in cans

What could be better than sipping a fresh pint of craft beer at a popular microbrewery operating inside a historic building that’s been renovated to give it a hip vibe? How about enjoying a cold one in the comfort of your living room, safe in the knowledge there’s more waiting in the refrigerator? HomeGrown Brewing […]

Improvements coming to Addison Oaks County Park

ADDISON TWP. – Oakland County’s parks are set to receive a slew of improvements, including a number of which that are meant to beautify Addison Oaks. Updates will include a new playground, an improved waterfront as well as trail map and signage updates. Oakland County Parks Executive Officer Dan Stencil presented these to the Oakland […]

Animal sanctuary hosting fall fund-raiser to buy hay

A modern-day Noah’s Ark is seeking the public’s help to keep all of its creatures well-fed throughout the year. The Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS), located at 940 Hummer Lake Rd. in Oxford Township, will host its fourth annual fall fund-raiser on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. “It’s a great opportunity […]

Blessing of the pets Oct. 14

A special worship service for people and their pets will be held at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ in Oxford on Sunday, Oct. 14. It starts at 11 a.m. A special blessing will be given to each pet along with a tag for their collar. All creatures, great and small, are welcome, but people […]

Rain doesn’t stop Scarecrow Festival

Saturday’s wet weather didn’t dampen folks’ spirits a bit as they enjoyed the annual Scarecrow Festival in downtown Oxford. They played games, ate chili and pie, raced Pinewood Derby cars, listened to music and met a pig named Bubbles. Victoria’s Delights beat out six other local restaurants in the chili cook-off, winning both the judges’ […]

Strike a pose!

When it comes to fashion, most folks usually look for the latest trends on runways in Paris, Milan and New York. But on Oct. 3, all eyes were on the runway at the Boulder Pointe Conference Center as the Oxford Women’s Club held its annual fashion show to raise money for its scholarship fund. A […]

Public Safety Oct. 10, 2018

A drunken assault Oxford Village police were called by a 36-year-old Oxford man on the evening of Oct. 1, who said his wife was drunk and assaulted him. When officers arrived, the report states they observed her as drunk, slurring her speech, being immediately hostile and yelling profanities at the officers. Officers pulled the husband […]

WWII vet, wife celebrate 75th anniversary

WWII vet, wife celebrate 75th anniversary

How appropriate that Harry and Muriel Ahlborn celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon at American Legion Post 108 in Oxford because it was his military service that brought them together during World War II. To commemorate this milestone, the couple was presented a beautiful plaque while surrounded by family and friends. “If you want […]