Who says there’s nothing to do in the summer? Not over 100 students who participated in Oxford schools, Camp Invention. According to Shannon Hay, 5th grade teacher at Oxford Elementary school and camp staffer, Camp Invention is, “Designed for hands-on engagement and open-ended exploration, Camp Invention encourages children’s natural curiosity and creativity.” This year’s camp was […]
In Orion Township By Don Rush New election laws were enacted to accommodate the voter-approved Proposal 2 from last November’s General Election. One of the changes to the Michigan Constitution mandates a minimum of nine days early voting. This process is only applicable for the nine days of early voting. Election day and absentee ballots […]
The temperatures cooled down this past Saturday and clouds floated above the skies of Oxford as the Veterans Ministry at LakePoint Community Church hosted their annual Veteran’s BBQ & Picnic. “This is our 15th year,” organizer Bob ten Bosch, who served during Vietnam in the United States Navy said. “This is the first year […]
By Jim Newell Lake Orion Review Editor OXFORD TWP— Even just a few 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 caring owners and volunteers at PEAS are dedicated to making sure that nothing is […]
Oxford Open-Handed clothes pantry and Oxford Addison Youth Assistance are hosting a Back to School Kids Sock and Underwear Drive to help children in the community, now through the end of August. They ask folks to donate new, unopened packs of kids socks and underwear. Here are drop off locations for donations: Oxford Village Police […]
About 100 students, parents and staff of Oxford Community Schools participated in a summer program presented by The Reptarium. Last Thursday, the Utica company drove to Oxford High School with about 16 different scaly or slimy critters from geckos all the way to a 10-foot Burmese python. For two hours, Reptarium staff members Michaela […]
By Don Rush Strong summer winds came blowing into the area last Thursday afternoon, with it came rain, hail and in Addison Township, power outages. The storm was preceded by strong winds starting after 3 p.m. “We only had one call for wires down, and one call to a home with brown-out type electrical issues. […]
Local artist a winner in the 2023 Michigan Fine Arts Competition By Don Rush The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) announced the winners of its 2023 Michigan Fine Arts Competition (MFAC), which included 20-year Oxford resident Kirk Roda. The 2023 MFAC recognized nine works of art with cash and art materials prizes totaling $5,500. Roda’s […]
Township plans festival honoring ‘our heroes’ By Don Rush In an effort to bring the community together to enjoy food and fireworks and also to recognize, meet and thank those who serve and protect, a free festival has been planned for Aug. 11 at Seymour Lake Township Park, 2795 Seymour Lake Road. “This is a […]
Oxford Beautification Committee announces awards For the 31st year in a row the Oxford Beautification Committee has chosen nine properties in the village to receive recognition. According to Committee Member Kathy Hummel, the committee judges both residential and commercial properties. “We judge on upkeep, maintenance, creativity, landscaping and overall appearance,” she said. Annually, three homes […]