If you’ve traveled down the Polly Ann Trail recently, you might’ve noticed a new addition to the historical trail. Thanks to Max Hock, of Oxford and Troop 186, there are eight wooden map boxes and three donation poles scattered throughout the trail. After two and a half years of preparation, the 16-year-old Lake Orion High […]
It’s that time again! The television commercials are flooding the airwaves and kids are getting on their parent’s last nerves. That’s right, it’s time to go back to school. While kids are busy shopping for the latest fashions for the fast-approaching new school year, their teachers are busy prepping their rooms and curriculum. One teacher […]
Congratulations to Lake Orion residents Tyler Anderson and Ian Peterson and Clarkston resident Evan Young for being first place winners in the Oxford Hills Junior Golf League this summer. Sixty players ages 10 to 15 competed during the eight-week season. The players were divided into three flights (each containing 20 players) based on age and […]
As a part of the No Child Left Behind federal legislature, the Oxford School District has instituted a new Parent Involvement Policy this school year. The Parent Involvement Policy was designed the beginning of this year to encourage parent involvement with their students. The Oxford School Board decided Tuesday night to adopt this policy and […]
As a part of the statewide ‘Walk Michigan? program through Michigan Parks and Recreation, Oxford residents were urged to dust off their walking shoes and get moving around local parks. Established by Governor Granholm and the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports, participation in ‘Walk Michigan? made walkers eligible for a trip to […]
When Oxford resident Julie Kesselring, 17, attended the Michigan Student State Trooper program in Lansing three weeks ago, she went through the toughest, most physically and mentally enduring week of her life. And she loved every minute of it. Kesselring, who will be a senior this fall at Oxford High School, joined 42 other teenagers […]
Back in June, 4-H Club members who meet in Leonard set out to help 20 low-income families in Oakland County adapt healthier lifestyles. Using a $7,200 grant from Kraft Food Services, the club began raising their own chickens and produce organically and a side of an organic steer. ‘The idea is that we want to […]
The next time you drop off a package to be mailed in Lakeville, be sure to introduce yourself to the new postmaster behind the counter. Ruth Yerkes, of Addison Township, was officially sworn in as the new postmaster of the Lakeville Post Office on Friday, August 5. Close to 30 members of the community, colleagues […]
When children participate in the LifeHorse program at the Grand Review Farm in Oxford, they say their lives are changed. Children aged 3 to 21 with terminal, emotional and chronic illnesses attend the horse farm to find happiness and companionship through riding the equines. And now, LifeHorse might have the chance to help the children […]
Those who attended the Strawberry Festival in Leonard July 16 might have noticed a friendly, familiar face missing from the parade. Addison Township resident Bob Smith, 87, was supposed to head the parade as the grand marshal, but had a frightening experience the night before. ‘I was in the movies at the Star Theater in […]