Sale to feature formal gowns for $50 each

In the market for a formal gown, but can’t afford to spend big bucks on a designer dress? Then head over to the Tire Warehouse 250 N. Park Blvd. (southeast corner M-24 and Church Street) in Lake Orion this weekend for a special sale. More than 2,000 gorgeous gowns by New York designer Bill Levkoff […]

Giant Christmas ornaments headed downtown

Not to be outdone by downtown Rochester’s now-famous Christmas lights, downtown Oxford’s going to promote itself this holiday season by displaying a giant set of ornaments in Centennial Park all December long. ‘We’re trying to create an attraction for people to come see throughout the month of December,? said Carolyn Bennett, executive director of the […]

Rochester Welding Co. expands facilities, staff

While many Michigan companies are either struggling to make ends meet or folding altogether, an Oxford-based manufacturer has been expanding its work force and facilities. ‘We reached a point where it was necessary to make a decision whether or not to move to the next level,? said John Daversa, manager of the Rochester Welding Co. […]

Animal House’s Deathmobile rolls into Oxford

Somebody call Dean Wormer because the infamous Deathmobile was spotted in the Village of Oxford on Halloween. Gawkers slowed down as they drove past Parker Filtration (500 S. Glaspie St.) to get a good look at a replica of the menacing vehicle featured in the 1978 movie classic National Lampoon’s Animal House. But this Deathmobile […]

Construction begins on Kids Kingdom throne room

Taking a potty break while playing at Kids Kingdom in Seymour Lake Township Park will be a lot easier and safer next year. Construction began Monday on a 1,088-square-foot building containing four separate restroom facilities located on the playground’s south side. ‘We’ll have them open next spring,? said Oxford Township Parks and Rec. Director Ron […]

James Lumber property still in ‘limbo-ville?

Despite a few rumors flying around the barber shop, the James Lumber property in Oxford Village has not been sold and it doesn’t appear it will be anytime soon. ‘We’re really nowhere,? said Spike Pearson, commercial broker with the Grand Blanc-based Bruce G. Pollock & Associates Commercial Real Estate, the firm which is handling all […]

Special sale to feature over 2,000 gowns for $50 each

In the market for a formal gown, but can’t afford to spend big bucks for a designer dress? Then head over to the Tire Warehouse, 250 N. Park Blvd. (southeast corner M-24 and Church Street) in Lake Orion, this weekend for a special gown sale. More than 2,000 gorgeous gowns by New York designer Bill […]

Animal House’s Deathmobile rolls through town

Somebody call Dean Wormer because the infamous Deathmobile was spotted in Lake Orion on Halloween. A replica of the menacing vehicle featured in the 1978 movie classic National Lampoon’s Animal House was part of last week’s parade through the village. But this Deathmobile was not built by the fictional Delta Tau Chi fraternity brother known […]

Optimists honor student leaders

The Oxford/Lake Orion Optimist Club honored 20 local students at its annual ‘Youth Appreciation Breakfast? yesterday morning. The purpose of the event is to recognize those students who strive to make a difference in their school and have demonstrated leadership qualities both in and out of the classroom. The honorees from the Oxford school district […]

Challenge to supervisor uncertain

Oxford Township’s longtime incumbent clerk and treasurer will definitely face competition in the Aug. 3 Republican primary election. However, it’s unclear at this time whether the supervisor will also face a challenger and whether the trustee race will include four or five candidates. May 11 was the deadline for township board candidates to file nominating […]