Looking for an opportunity to earn some extra cash and play a valuable role in the democratic process? Then head over to the Oxford Township clerk’s office and apply to be an election worker. The 2016 elections are fast-approaching and Clerk Curtis Wright wants to ensure he has adequate manpower at the polling locations when […]
OXFORD TWP. ? A silver minivan is believed to have fled the scene after causing an accident Saturday night at the intersection of M-24 and Drahner Rd., according to a report taken by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened at 11:16 p.m. According to the report, a 30-year-old Davison woman driving a 2003 […]
Two volunteers were recently honored by Oxford-Orion FISH for their tireless efforts to help provide free food to the less fortunate men, women and children who depend upon it for their daily survival. Lynne McLoskey and Ron Wood were recipients of the 2015 Advocate of the Needy awards. ‘They’re just wonderful volunteers,? said FISH President […]
Leslie Wilson has a bad case of puppy love. Last week, the Oxford resident finalized the adoption of a wee four-legged fella from the K-9 Stray Rescue League facility located at 2120 Metamora Rd. ‘Something about his little face spoke to me,? Wilson said. ‘After touring the place, he was the one that was on […]
A motorcycle gang roars into the peaceful community of Lakeville every Thursday evening around 5 p.m. between May and October. But they’re not there to start bar fights or terrorize the town like the Hell’s Angels. Most of the time they’re too busy wondering whether or not their bikes are going to conk out. They […]
As usual, Oxford’s Lone Ranger Parade did not disappoint. More than 70 entries marched, rolled, drove and trotted up M-24 right through the heart of downtown Oxford. This year’s parade was larger than life as the diverse assortment of entries offered something fun and unique for the everyone in the crowd, which packed both sides […]
Downtown Oxford’s old Vets Hall is going to find new life as a beer hall. Addison Township residents John and Marie Powers are in the process of finalizing a lease agreement for the Oxford Veterans Memorial Civic Center, located at 28 N. Washington St., that will enable them to create their dream ? the HomeGrown […]
Next month, Oxford and Lake Orion students will head back to school for another year of learning new things and preparing for the real world. Unfortunately, the reality is not every student’s family can afford a backpack or the laundry list of school supplies needed to achieve success in the classroom. That’s why Oxford-Orion FISH […]
Clay pigeons quickly become an endangered species whenever Drew Lieske takes aim with his trusty shotgun. The 20-year-old Oxford resident recently competed in the 2015 U.S. FITASC Sporting Grand Prix and the 2015 World FITASC Sporting Championship, both of which were held at the Caribou Gun Club in LaSueur, Minnesota. FITASC stands for the French […]
ADDISON TWP. ? A 40-year-old Washington Township man was killed in an accident July 29 while working on a Creekside Dr. house near Townsend and Brewer roads. Cody Elliot Ness was pronounced dead at the scene after falling approximately three stories. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Ness was working on a rooftop chimney […]