A humming bird dropped by Treetop Lodge, located at 3333 Jonathan Rd., Sunday evening to grab a bite from this colorful old feeder. From deer and turkeys to humming birds and hawks, all sorts of wildlife either calls the Lodge’s spacious grounds home or drops by for daily visits. E-mail your cool photos of local […]
Looking for something fun to do with the little ones on the odd Tuesday afternoon? Grab a blanket or some lawn chairs, pack a lunch and head to downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park for storytime courtesy of the Oxford Public Library. Books, singing and dancing are all part of the fun as the local library tries […]
Holding a flaming book, local magician Baffling Bill Schulert (left) performed Monday evening at the Addison Township Public Library. As always, his act was a big hit with the kids.Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
A traveling tribute to all the U.S. Armed Forces members from Michigan who perished in the Vietnam War is coming to Christ the King Church in Oxford Township. The Michigan Vietnam Veteran Traveling Memorial will be on display at the 1550 W. Drahner Rd. church for all to see from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. […]
A 21-year-old New York man is suing the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office claiming he was wrongfully arrested and jailed for more than a month last year for internet sex crimes involving a 14-year-old Oxford girl. In a 13-page lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, Johnny Aptkia Tlapanco claims his constitutional […]
You can tell the Fourth of July is drawing near because peaceful summer nights are once again being disturbed by fireworks explosions generated by self-centered cretins. Now, if people want to literally light their money on fire by purchasing overpriced fireworks, that’s fine with me. It’s a free country and folks are free to be […]
There was a bit of magic in the air Thursday evening at the Oxford Public Library as Chris Linn, an energetic magician and comedian, performed his act for a room packed with kids. Linn’s blend of illusions and jokes was a big hit with the crowd, especially those who were chosen to assist with some […]
Downtown Oxford’s wildly-popular Concerts in Centennial Park series is back. Last week, The Safety Bricks played their mix of rock ‘n? roll, blues and folk music. This week the Lake Orion Baptist Church Choir and Orchestra will perform. Concerts are happening every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. now through Aug. 27. For a complete concert schedule, […]
Some stories are told with words. Some stories are told with photographs. Alec LaCasse tells stories with wood. ‘It’s almost like a relationship, a back and forth,? explained the 20-year-old Addison Township resident. ‘The wood speaks and then you speak to it.? With a carving knife, steady hands and an artist’s eye, LaCasse takes rough […]
When Oxford resident Nicholas Anthony George tells tales of his military service, many listeners would undoubtedly call him a hero. But when his claims are compared to his actual military record, it’s quite clear that he’s not even close to the elite soldier he portrays himself to be. ‘He’s a fraud,? said Anthony Anderson, CEO […]