Philip Handleman is no stranger when it comes to flying, or writing about flying as he has penned over 20 books about various subjects in aviation. In his latest book, A Dream of Pilots, he takes a different approach and writes a children’s book about 21 of the world’s greatest airmen and women. Handleman takes […]
The mystery of what is going to happen to the vacant Kalloway’s building has been solved. Motorists over the past week have seen a big red ‘SOLD? sign on the property and the parking lot lights being turned off at night, giving the indication that the building will be occupied in the near future. The […]
When it comes to handling worst-case scenarios, Oxford Community Schools is going to be prepared. It was announced at the Board of Education meeting Nov. 9 that the district, in conjunction with the Clarkston and Lake Orion school districts, were recipients of the $250,000 Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Grant that was awarded […]
A Heidelberg printing press recently arrived at Crossroads for Youth and will be used in conjunction with the Oxford school district’s graphic arts program. The press wouldn’t have been possible without the board’s unanimous decision to purchase the $57,000 press last month. After learning of the approval, Crossroads Principal Marty Johnson ordered the press the […]
In order to pave the way for the potential construction of a new Verizon cellular tower, Addison Township officials last week voted to rezone Watershed Park and accepted a land donation. Officials rezoned Watershed Park from an Agricultural Zoning District to a Public or Institutional Zoning District. This would allow the park to be consistent […]
Girls in the Oxford Academy of Dance and Preforming Arts dream of one day being able to preform under the bright lights in cities around the world. This December, four dancers from the Oxford Academy will get the opportunity to perform alongside the professionals from the Cincinnati Ballet Company when they showcase the Nutcracker Ballet […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two Oxford Township brothers who are suspected in numerous chainsaw and motorboat thefts across southern Lapeer and northern Oakland counties. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Det. Jason Louwaert, Lawrence Carlson, 23, and Philip Carlson, 25, were taken into custody after being charged with breaking and entering and larceny Oct. […]
The Oxford Board of Education voted unanimously to expel two Oxford High School students after they were found in possession of controlled substances while on school property, according to police reports. The students were found to be in violation of the school’s sale and solicitation or distribution of drugs rule. According to Oxford High School […]
The search for the Addison Township Fire Chief has finally reached its conclusion. The Addison Township Board of Trustees voted 6-0 in favor of appointing interim Fire Chief Jerry Morawski to become Addison Township’s full-time fire chief on Monday, Nov. 16. Morawski was sworn in immediately after the board voted. Addison has been without a […]
A gun belonging to an Oxford High School student was found in the bed of the student’s truck, parked in the North lot at the high school, Nov. 10. According to reports, Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy James Willyard responded to a suspicious circumstance call to the school. When he arrived, he found the bed of […]