Fire extinguishes itself before hitting trailer

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department was called to a home on the 200 block of Winding Brook Dr. in the Hidden Lakes Mobile Home Park in Addison Twp. early Thursday morning for possible attempt at arson. According to the sheriff’s report, a homeowner nearby saw ‘blue flames? in the yard across from her and quickly […]

Persistence pays off for marathon man

When Neil Peruski first started running eleven years ago, it was because of the health benefits. But now, it’s become a passion that has stayed with him every day of his life. ‘I’m not real pleasant to live with when I’m not able to run,? he joked. On August 25, Peruski, and about 100 other […]

‘Bored? vandals strike DA school

It seems teenagers in Oxford are ‘bored.? That’s what Oxford parent Erica DiCosmo believes is the reason behind the recent vandalism at Daniel Axford Elementary School. Sometime over the summer, someone broke doors off of the school’s shed on the south side of the building and pulled out six brand new tricycles to the playground. […]

Stay-at-home parents wanted

Being a mom can be hectic at times, and it can be hard for some stay-at-home moms to dedicate what little spare time they have in keeping up with friends. So it’s nice to know there’s a support group in Oxford that will help those moms flourish in their relationships all while keeping their children […]

Addison kicks in $3K for trail upkeep

The Addison Township Board of Trustees unanimously voted Aug. 20 to contribute $3,000 towards maintenance for their portion of the Polly Ann Trail, but wanted the community to know it doesn’t mean they’re rejoining the council. Supervisor Bob Koski said the board allocated the money during their budget session early this year. But Trustee Christine […]

Accident sends one to hospital

A 32-year-old Oxford woman was transported to St. Joseph Hospital after allegedly causing an automobile accident at Drahner and M-24 Monday morning. The woman, driving a 2004 Chevrolet Venture van, was waiting to turn southbound on M-24 from E. Drahner. She proceeded through what she thought was a flashing red light. As she turned at […]

Lakeville man accused of CSC

A Lakeville man was arraigned in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court Monday on two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct against a 12-year-old girl from Leonard. According to the sheriff’s report, Steven Frederick Mathews, 32, a friend of the girl’s family, allegedly put his hands up the girl’s shirt and down her pants while she […]

A big Wildcat welcome to Oxford’s new teachers

They come from near and far, but they all have one common trait that links them together ? the passion to teach. Eleven new teachers will begin their career in the Oxford School District this fall. Let’s meet them: Christopher Card Family: Wife, Christine, children, Cullen, 7, and Ceana, 5 Residence: Oxford Coming from: Webberville […]

PowerSchool helps parents check progress

Parents in Oxford can no longer claim they’re in the dark when it comes to their child’s grades and attendance at school. The district has replaced their Edline.net service, which allowed middle and high school students to check their grades and other information through the school’s website, with a more advanced service called PowerSchool Parent. […]

Addison FD gets long-awaited ladder truck

After nearly seven months of debating whether the township should lease a ladder truck from the City of Rochester Fire Department, Addison officials voted unanimously Aug. 20 to go ahead with the two-year lease. ‘It’s time to move on this so we can save our folks some money,? said Fire Chief George Spencer. Spencer told […]

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