Residents want more recreation, shopping and pedestrian safety By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Master Plan Survey results are in and residents want to see more recreational and shopping opportunities and increased pedestrian safety. Residents also want to see housing development opportunities for young families and senior citizens, and most […]
OXFORD — Following more than a year of construction, the $35 million McLaren Oakland – Oxford medical campus continues its phased opening with the launch of its emergency department, the only provider of timely, potentially lifesaving emergency medicine located in the community. Now welcoming patients in need of care, the freestanding emergency department is the […]
The Northeast Historical Society will host a tour of the Oxford Cemetery from 1-4 p.m. Sept. 22, featuring engaging stories told by historical society members in character, providing insights into the lives of those interred within the cemetery. The immersive tour features the historic 100-year-old mausoleum located in the heart of the Oxford Cemetery. This […]
The Oxford Downtown Development Authority is looking for volunteers to decorate downtown Oxford in a fall theme on Friday, Sept. 13. DDA members will be decorating from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. but volunteers can help for as long as they want. The DDA will buy chrysanthemums through the Oxford marching band. The DDA will […]
Taylor brings board experience By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Oxford’s Village Council voted 4-0 to appoint Scott Taylor to Oxford’s DDA board during a council meeting on Aug. 13. The appointment comes just over one month after former Vice President Grace Carey’s resignation in July. Taylor is a co-owner and operator of Sick Pizza […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford DDA Board of Directors unanimously approved a grant for facade work at 65 S. Washington St., and to receive ARPA funding from Oakland County during their meeting on Aug. 19. Board members Bryce Clark, Leigh Ann Knauss, Holly Pifer and Scott Taylor were absent. South […]
Grand Blanc — A cyberattack on the McLaren Health Care system on Aug. 5 led to the shutdown of computer networks and phones across the McLaren’s 13-hosptial system. On Aug. 26, the Grand Blanc-based healthcare provider said the network is fully restored and operational, adding the implementation of “downtime” paper-based procedures allowed McLaren staff to […]
New members welcome OXFORD – It’s still summer but the ladies of the Classic Chorale are gearing up for a holiday season of singing and invite new members to join and continue the tradition. “The Classic Choral is a group of women who love to sing three-part harmony,” said group member Pat McGowan. The community […]
(Above) Developmental Kindergarten teacher Kelsey D’Andreta talks with James F. while he’s coloring a picture on his first day at Clear Lake Elementary. (Left) New Wildcat Ryanne Haney shows off her ‘First Day of School’ picture in Developmental Kindergarten at Clear Lake Elementary on Thursday. Oxford students districtwide returned to school on Aug. 22. Photos […]
Partial road closures scheduled for festival By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Oxford’s Scarecrow Festival will return to Washington Square and Burdick Street for its third consecutive year on Sept. 29 from 10-3 p.m., and the DDA is preparing for its biggest year yet, said DDA Executive Director Kelly Westbrook. The day will be packed […]