Jacobsen to focus on roads, keeping youth in Michigan

Brad Jacobsen believes his work is not yet done. That’s why the 57-year-old Oxford resident is once again seeking the Republican nomination to run for the 46th District seat in the state House of Representatives. ‘There’s still things I would like to accomplish in Lansing, that we haven’t been able to do, to help the […]

Reilly’s all about small govt., less regulations

John Reilly is challenging incumbent Brad Jacobsen in the Aug. 5 Republican primary race for the 46th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives because he believes the GOP is betraying its principles and needs to return to its roots. ‘I think there’s a lack of Republicans that are holding to values that the […]

Festival was a berry good time!

Folks of all ages gathered in the Village of Leonard Saturday to enjoy the 62nd Annual Strawberry Festival. As usual, there was plenty to see, do and eat. It’s the best festival around.

$20M community rec. center on Aug. 5 ballot

When Oxford voters trek to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 5, they’ll be faced with proposals to build a $20 million community recreation center at Stony Lake Township Park and partially fund its operations. Ron Davis, director of the township Parks and Recreation Department, is hoping voters will see the benefits and approve the requests […]

Supervisor, residents attend Rover pipeline open house

Bruce Pearson wore two hats while attending the July 15 open house at Richmond High School for the proposed Rover Pipeline, the tentative route for which runs through Oxford and Addison townships. He was there as the elected supervisor for Addison Township and as a concerned property owner who, under the current proposed route, will […]

Leonard honors those who helped acquire old mill

L. Brooks Patterson visited the Village of Leonard Saturday to pay tribute to one of the few things that’s been in Oakland County longer than him. The county executive was the keynote speaker at a ceremony honoring all the organizations and individuals who contributed funds, services, expertise and resources to help Leonard acquire the old […]

Lone Ranger Day parade, festival return

Who was that masked man? The answer to this question uttered by countless folks on radio, television and the silver screen can be found in Oxford as the community prepares to host its second annual Lone Ranger Day parade and festival on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oxford resident Rod Charles, […]

Skeet-shooter Eisenhardt earns medal in CO

Nathan Eisenhardt’s impressive skeet shooting abilities earned him yet another medal last week. The 15-year-old Addison resident was the men’s skeet champion in the J2 Division (ages 15 to 17) at the 2014 National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships held at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Nathan and his trusty 12-gauge Perazzi Mirage over-and-under shotgun […]

You guessed it ? another delay

There’s been another delay in the W. Burdick St. reconstruction project. Now, the 1,691-foot stretch of road between Ashley Way in the village and S. Waterstone Dr. in the township is scheduled to re-open on Thursday, July 31, according to Oxford Village Manager Joe Young. ‘This schedule is dependent on the weather,? he wrote in […]

Reseigh named 2nd runner-up in Ms. Senior Michigan pageant

For someone who’s never competed in a pageant, Sherry Reseigh did pretty good her first time out. Last week, the 65-year-old Oxford resident was named second runner-up in the Ms. Senior Michigan pageant held at the Older Persons Commission (OPC) center in Rochester Hills. ‘I totally, honestly didn’t expect it,? Reseigh said. ‘There were a […]