Caius Emmerick Odden was born on May 5, 2017 in Alma, Michigan. At birth, he weighed 8.13 pounds and was 20 inches long. His parents are Sarah Strong, from Oxford, and Nick Odden, from Lake Orion. Evelynn (Evee) is his 4-year-old big sister. Grandparents are Robin and Don Strong, of Oxford; Deb Odden, of Lake […]
Usually, a well-told fishing story will earn you a couple of hearty pats on the back and if the tale was particularly good and the listeners generous, maybe a beer or two. Grant Fry got a lot more mileage than that out of his tale of man versus fish. The Oxford Village resident recently won […]
Council voted 4-0 to extend a conditional offer of employment to Lee Ann O’Connor, of Waterford, for the clerk/treasurer position. Councilman Dave Bailey was absent. The conditions of the offer will be addressed by village attorney Bob Davis and village President Sue Bossardet, then brought back to council for consideration. O’Connor, a 1984 graduate of […]
Discussion over who should be the next executive director of the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) at the July 17 board meeting touched on a broader topic – the lack of involvement by business owners. Board Member Geno Mallia, Jr. pointed out that what’s missing at the DDA’s monthly meetings are the business owners, sitting […]
ADDISON TWP. – Approximately $800 in cash was stolen and property was damaged during a July 20 burglary at the Mulberry Hills Golf Club located at 3530 Noble Rd. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, one of the owners, a female who lives in an upstairs apartment, heard the cash register “making beeping sounds.” […]
An 18-year-old Oxford man is accused of threatening his friend with a firearm last week. Brendan Hikade was arraigned by Magistrate Marie Soma in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on one count of felonious assault, one count of possession of a firearm while intoxicated, and one count of possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor. Hikade […]
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, especially when there’s two of them. Just ask Alex Johnston. The Oxford High School junior was recently named King of the 2017 Oakland County Fair. “It’s a big responsibility and I didn’t really expect it,” said Johnston, who was already serving as the fair’s Poultry King. “I […]
Wondering what your business can do to support the Fifth Annual Lone Ranger Parade on Saturday, Aug. 5? How about entering a float? A little planning, a trailer and some help from your staff can result in a float that not only enhances the parade experience for all, but promotes your business and shows your […]
RE/MAX Defined is hosting a free Community Shred Day in downtown Oxford on Saturday, July 29 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will take place in RE/MAX Defined’s parking lot, located outside its 51 S. Washington St. (Suite F) office near Centennial Park. RE/MAX Defined will be offering complimentary hot dogs and pop […]
Woodson resigns from DDA board There’s now a vacancy on the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board. Last week, Regina Woodson, owner of Woodson Family Insurance Agency located at 14 N. Washington St., submitted her resignation. It was effective July 17. Woodson, who was appointed to the DDA in October 2016 and served as the […]