By Jim Newell Managing Editor Oxford Twp. — The traffic signal at Lapeer Road (M-24) and Drahner Road intersection will be changing the order of when the left-turn signal will operate, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT has tentatively scheduled the change for Aug. 20, which will allow left turn movements after oncoming […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Lake Orion — The Dragon on the Lake festival, one of the signature events in Lake Orion, returns Aug. 23-25 and features the activities the community has come to know and love. The 15th annual Dragon on the Lake festival activities include the Dragon boat races, art and craft fair, […]
OXFORD — New signs warning parents against dropping their kids off for school on Lakes Edge Drive near Lakeville Elementary are now up along the street. Lakes Edge Drive is next to Lakeville Elementary and Oxford Middle School campuses. For years, drivers have used Lakes Edge Drive as a drop-off point, leading to high traffic, […]
Call or text 988 for suicide and crisis lifeline By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — Project Brotherhood Resolve’s (PBR) ninth annual veteran suicide awareness walk will take place Sept. 21, at Orion Veterans Memorial with late, onsite registration beginning at 6 a.m. After opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m., the nonprofit’s walk to […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — Oxford American Legion Post 108 is hosting a euchre tournament fundraiser with all proceeds assisting the family of David “Rebel” Caulder, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in June. Caulder, 60, was killed and two others were hospitalized June 14 when the motorcycle he was riding […]
Oxford parks and recreation will host multiple travel opportunities for seniors throughout fall to a variety of destinations involving numerous activities. Several ranging from free to $28 for residents are listed below. Explore the gravel pit Explore the Edw. C. Leb gravel pit on Thursday, September 5, at 9:30 a.m. in Oxford – the gravel […]
The Oxford High School varsity football players took to the field on Monday, the first day of practice of the season. The Wildcats open the season on the road against Utica Eisenhower at 7 p.m. on Aug. 29. Photos by C.J. Carnacchio/Oxford Twp.
WASHINGTON, DC — Suzanne Ardelan was honored by the national Daughters of the American Revolution with the prestigious Evelyn Cole Peters Award during the DAR 133rd Continental Congress in Washington, D.C. in June. Ardelan, a resident of Oxford for the past 32 years, was the national winner for American Fiber Arts, Needlepoint. She is a […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — More than 200 dogs’ and cats’ transitions to their forever homes will be easier thanks to student volunteers with 42 Strong – the Tate Myre Foundation. Dozens of students gathered Wednesday at Seymour Lake Township Park for an evening of pet-kit building and team building activities. The […]
Pickleball players filled the courts at Seymour Lake Township Park in Oxford Township on Thursday in celebration of National Pickleball Day. The sport has been growing nationwide and Oxford Township Parks & Recreation met the demand and created courts at the tennis courts in the park to accommodate residents love for the game. Photos by […]