More vacancies expected in Oxford Police Department By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council voted 3-0 to approve sponsoring a candidate to attend the police academy during its meeting on Sept. 10. Council members Jacob Nicosia and Lori Bourgeau were absent from the meeting. The candidate receiving the sponsorship is […]
Village looks to open E. Burdick Street parking lot soon By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council awarded the East Burdick Street and Oxford United Methodist Church (OUMC) repair projects to a paving company, and approved a lease for the parking lot off of Burdick Street during its meeting on […]
LAKE ORION — The 11th annual Lake Orion Zombie Walk begins at 8 p.m. Sept. 21 in front of Ed’s Broadway Gift & Costume, 2 S. Broadway St. on the corner of Broadway and Flint streets. The Zombie Walk is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Orion Lighted Christmas Parade Group, which is on Dec. 7. […]
OXFORD TWP. — Kingsbury Country Day School will host its 14th annual Twilight 5K & Cougar Mudder 5K on-campus fundraiser race beginning at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 27 on the school grounds, 5000 Hosner Rd. “The beautiful terrain that makes up the 125 acres of the incredible campus will challenge both runners and walkers with trails, […]
Lake Orion, Oxford cross country teams to raise funds for 42 Strong Foundation By Jim Newell Managing Editor OAKLAND COUNTY — The Lake Orion-Oxford football game is always an intense gridiron rivalry, with the winner claiming the Double-O Trophy and bragging rights for a year. But what happens off the field when the Lake Orion […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor LAKE ORION — Creatures will crawl forth from every tomb in Lake Orion on Sept. 21 when the zombie horde prowls the streets of the Village of Lake Orion in search of nourishment. The 11th annual Ed’s Broadway Gift & Costume Zombie Walk begins at 8 p.m. Any ghoul who […]
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 […]