Tempers flared and voices were raised toward the end of last week’s Oxford Village Council meeting as officials clashed over the Oakland County dispatch center and Oxford Fire Department’s handling of a June 23 house fire at 77 S. Glaspie St. It wasn’t listed on the agenda, but the issue was raised by Councilwoman Maureen […]
Why did it take Oakland County dispatch 2 minutes, 23 seconds from the time the 9-1-1 cell phone call regarding the 77 S. Glaspie St. fire came in to the time the Orion Fire Department was alerted? Mel Maier, the sheriff’s chief of communications, told this reporter, “We had an excited caller. We had to […]
Sunny and cool was the weather Sunday morning as members of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ left the confines of their 138-year-old home at the corner of Dennison and Hovey streets to enjoy an outdoor service in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park. The theme was peace. “I don’t know about you, but my heart is […]
Ed and Catherine Brakefield served as Grand Marshals of the 2016 Strawberry Festival parade. Ed is retiring this year after spending the last 20 years as an Addison Township trustee. Cathy is an accomplished local author. Both are equestrians and friends of the Poly Ann Trail.
Kids and parents gathered in downtown Oxford July 12 for storytime put on by the Oxford Public Library. Stretched out on the cool grass with soft blankets, the kids were enthralled as they listened, learned and enjoyed.
For one glorious day each year, Leonard is all about strawberry sundaes and a big, old-fashioned parade. If your town has to be known for two things, those are good ones.
On Saturday, downtown Leonard played host to the 64th Annual Strawberry Festival. As usual, there were all sorts of fun things to see and do for youngsters.
Riding the roller coaster at the Seymour Celebration in Oxford are (from left) Oxford residents Dylan Warren, Nolan Warren, Colby Prais, Sarah Kammer, Stephanie Warren, and Kaleb Warren. For more fun, please see “Party at the park!” and “Seymour Celebration equals summer fun” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
Jason and Maggie Dunn are on a mission to provide foster youth who have been the victims of abuse and neglect with a place that gives them love, care, support and healing, so they can find homes and families of their own. And they plan to bring that mission to the picturesque horse country in […]
A 32-year-old Addison Township man and registered sex offender is accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl and possessing child pornography depicting this same girl, plus many other unknown juvenile females. Bryce Adam Haviland was arraigned July 12 in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on a total of nine charges – second-degree criminal sexual conduct […]