The beaming smile on Orion Township resident John Paczkowski’s face was truly priceless as he interacted with his favorite horse, Malabar, at the Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Metamora Township Saturday evening. John, the son of Leonard and Joyce Paczkowski, was honored as one of Banbury’s Star Student Riders at the center’s 27th Annual […]
Many people ran. Some walked. Many were younger. Some were older. But everybody who showed up had one thing in common – they helped a worthy cause. Approximately 150 people participated in “The Wildcat Race: Bringing Awareness to Autism” on Saturday, May 6. The event – which included a 10-kilometer run, 5-kilometer run/walk and a […]
A former student who believes he owes his current success to an Oxford High School teacher and his program is going well beyond mere words to express his gratitude. Thanks to Mike Lawrence, a 2007 OHS graduate, when all is said and done, Dan Balsley’s automotive technology program will have approximately $3,000 in donated consumable […]
Three cheers for 10 years! Clear Lake Elementary’s Green Team recently earned an award for its tireless dedication to protecting the environment for the last ten years straight. The elementary school club was granted the Oakland County Green Schools “Ten Year” award for its consistent involvement in the Michigan Green Schools Program on April 24. […]
Struggling to find that perfect Mother’s Day gift and the clock is ticking? Don’t worry, Harvest Time: Farm Market and Pet Stuff has got you covered. Kids of all ages are invited to come “plant a pot for mom,” or someone else special, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13. A pot, […]
Christ the King Church’s Veterans Ministry in Oxford is holding a fund-raising event on Saturday, May 20. It’s called “A Warriors Path” and it will include a 10-kilometer run beginning at 8 a.m.; a 5-kilometer run/walk starting at 8:10 a.m.; and a 2-kilometer kids run at 10 a.m. The event is designed to honor and […]
Oxford United Methodist Church is inviting kids and their families to do a fun craft, then watch a funny flick as part of its “Drive In” Movie Night on Friday, May 12. Admission is free. The fun begins at 6 p.m. as kids will be given an opportunity to transform ordinary cardboard boxes into cool-looking […]
Oxford’s bowling coach Claude (J.R.) Lafnear is one of the newest inductees into the Michigan High School Interscholastic Bowling Coaches Association’s (MHSIBCA) Hall of Fame, following an April 30 banquet. He was one of six coaches, proprietors and athletic directors inducted at the Century Banquet Center in Sterling Heights that day. Lafnear, an Oxford resident, […]
Spring is here and in the Village of Leonard that means one thing – time to get to work on the old mill. Folks are being sought to help spruce up the historic mill/grain elevator, both inside and out, on Saturday, May 13. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. and end at noon. […]
Addison Twp. resident Catherine Brakefield is publishing her fifth novel—one which will provide readers with a thought-provoking blend of faith, history and romance. Her newest release, entitled “Swept into Destiny,” is the first of a four-part series and is set to be released May 16 through CrossRiver Media Group. The novel is a faith-based historical […]