Gary M. Douglas and Adam Johnson were recommended for appointment last week to the two vacant seats on the Oxford Village Planning Commission. The recommendations must now be approved by the village council. Douglas has lived in the village on Park St. for six years and has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. “I thought […]
A 15-year-old Oxford boy was injured at a field party in Metamora that occurred Saturday, June 10, according to Metamora Township police. Metamora Township police and EMS crews were sent to a 433-acre property on M-24, north of Pratt Road, at 1:10 a.m. after the teen had passed out and was run over by a […]
Oakland County officials are taking aim at the rising incidents of gun-related violence by offering free locks to firearms owners. Oxford and Addison residents are invited to obtain free gun safety locks from their local law enforcement agency. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners partnered with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to distribute 4,000 gun […]
Ladies, get ready to grab your girlfriends for a night out on the town. Downtown Oxford’s Girlfriend’s Walk is hosting the next Girls Night Out on Wednesday, June 22 from 5-9 p.m.., starting in Centennial Park. This event helps officially kick off the summer season while helping those in need in our community. For the […]
Leonard Elementary fourth-grader Michael Corcoran gives his dad, Tom, a big hug during the school’s “Donuts for Dad” event held Friday morning. It’s never too early to celebrate Father’s Day.
It wasn’t exactly March Madness. At times, the antics on the court bore a closer resemblance to the Harlem Globetrotters than serious basketball. But none of the spectators seemed to mind a bit because in the end, the Wildcat Hoop-La, a celebrity game of hoops held Saturday night at Oxford High School, was all about […]
Move over Lake Orion, there’s a new boat parade in town. A group of property owners on Lakeville Lake in Addison Township are organizing a boat parade for Saturday, July 2 beginning at noon. “People like boats and it’s a great time to be on the lake. I think we’ll have a good crowd,” said […]
A changing of the guard quietly occurred in Oxford Monday afternoon as the sign on the Tom’s Hardware store was removed. Located at 558 S. Lapeer Rd., the store recently closed after diligently serving the community for 44 years. It was owned and operated by the Toteff family. Although Tom’s was the last hardware store […]
A new type of vehicle specifically-designed for wheelchair users will soon be traveling local roads, providing rides for folks served by the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA). It’s called the MV-1 and it’s built in Mishawaka, Indiana by Mobility Ventures, a subsidiary of AM General. AM General created and manufactured the iconic Jeep used in […]
Addison Township’s public library is inviting readers to get to know the folks behind the words as it’s hosting a panel of authors on Saturday, July 9 at 4 p.m. Four native Michigan authors will discuss their latest works in the young adult genre, participate in a question-and-answer session and a book-signing. Library Director Jaema […]