A brand new Oxford church officially opened its doors to the public on Easter Sunday, the most sacred of Christian holidays. Approximately 80 folks attended House of His Presence-North’s grand opening held at 2450 Metamora Rd., which also houses the New Life Church of God. ‘I just want to invite folks to check us out […]
A total of 350 kids descended on Seymour Lake Park Saturday afternoon to collect colored eggs and catch ping-pong balls dropped from a helicopter. It was all part of the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Easter Bunny Bonanza.
Whenever local communities can pool their individually limited resources and cooperate to efficiently create a needed public service, I’m generally in favor of the venture. A perfect example is the North Oakland Transportation Authority, which provides free rides to senior citizens, the disabled and welfare-to-work program participants living in Oxford, Addison and Orion. A few […]
A while back, Lakeville Elementary hosted a talent show in which the students truly shined. They did it all, from singing and dancing to magic and karate. Great job, kids! Next stop, Show Biz!
The self-appointed Mayor of Lakeville celebrated his 90th birthday last week with a party at the Addison Township offices. Robert Smith, a Lakeville resident since 1969 and daily visitor to the township offices, received cards, hugs and birthday wishes as people filed in to honor this beloved local character. During his daily strolls around town, […]
A prime piece of Oxford real estate has an experienced new owner who’s on the hunt for retail tenants to expand the area’s shopping opportunities. The Birmingham-based Center Management recently purchased the 11.47-acre retail development known as The Promenade at Waterstone, located on the east side of M-24, between the Meijer property and E. Market […]
A new all-you-can-eat homestyle buffet in the Oxford Mills shopping center is leaving both stomachs and wallets feeling satisfied. Homestyle Buffet & Catering, which opened Good Friday, has been very well received by the public, according to owners Scott Lindauer and Angela Wright, both lifelong residents of Orion. ‘We have not been disappointed at all […]
Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance is looking for young people who deserve to be publicly honored for their volunteer activities and ‘unselfish acts of kindness.? ‘Instead of focusing on what youth and teenagers do wrong, we want to focus what they do that’s appreciated by others,? said OAYA Caseworker Hank Szlenkier. In order to be nominated for […]
As part of March is Reading Month, Leonard Elementary held a ‘Bedtime Story Hour? in its library last week. ‘It’s one of our celebrations,? said second-grade teacher Jillian Opalach. Dressed in their pajamas and armed with fuzzy blankets, sleeping bags, pillows and their favorite stuffed animals, the students stretched out on the floor and listened […]
Each year the top 1 percent of McDonald’s restaurant managers from 13,700 locations across the country are presented the prestigious Ray Kroc Award. This year Oxford resident Patty Horton, manager of the Lake Orion McDonald’s, was among the 137 winners, six of which were from Michigan’s 550 restaurants. ‘All the hard work pays off,? she […]