Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching the school as a precaution OXFORD TWP., Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is responding to Oxford High School for what is believed to be a bogus threat of violence at the school, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. An unknown caller reported the threat around […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Village Council voted 5-0 to authorize village attorney Bob Davis to negotiate with Victoria Hauff for the office of Village Clerk/Treasurer during a regular meeting on Oct. 8. She was one of two candidates interviewed during the meeting. Hauff, who goes by Vickie, has worked as […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Kelly Westbrook submitted her resignation on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and completed her final day in the position last week. “It is with a mixture of pride and regret that I submit my resignation as the Executive Director of the Oxford Downtown […]
Tips on how to make the most of the night By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Witches are encouraged to grab their brooms and put on their hats for downtown Oxford and Lake Orion’s Witches Night on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5-10 p.m. for a night of shopping, eating, drinking and more. The […]
The John Crawford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated an informational kiosk at the water depot stop on the Polly Ann Trail on Oct. 12 after a trail cleanup for the group’s National Day of Service. The kiosk contains articles about conservation and birding, Revolutionary War Patriots and women of note from the […]
Napping on the job — PEAS (Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary) held its fall festival fundraiser on Sunday, giving guests the opportunity to feed and pet the farm’s animals. Although, the festival seemed to take its toll on at least one PEAS volunteer, who found a comfortable spot napping on Pearl the Pig. Pearl lives up […]
MDOT: Traffic shifts, lane closures, detours to conclude By David Fleet dfleet@mihomepaper.com Groveland Twp. — A temporary end to a summer-long bridge and road work project along I-75 between M-15 to the Oakland/Genesee county line is expected in November. Diane Cross, Michigan Department of Transportation, reported last week crews are currently working on the removal […]
Oxford resident to deliver items on Oct. 19 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Oxford resident Chris Acheson is accepting monetary donations and donations of daily essentials to help residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. The drive continues through Saturday, Oct. 19. Acheson’s goal is to fill two retailers with supplies in Oxford […]
Oxford Township resident Georgine Brewer captured images of the northern lights at her home on Delano Road on Thursday. Brewer took the photos from the flower fields near her home at 10:01 p.m. The Northern Lights produced skies full of pinks, blues, greens and purple hues further south than normal. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com VILLAGE OF OXFORD — On Oct. 8, the Oxford Village Council discussed a PVC pipe leak in the village’s water plant on Glaspie Street and now its repair will likely lead to a boil-water advisory for its residents, village Manager Joe Madore said. The leaking pipe connects to a […]