Addison Township’s top officials – Clerk Pauline Bennett and Treasurer Dan Alberty – currently stand uncontested for their offices in the August 5 Republican Primary; however, the Supervisor and trustee seats for the board will see some competition. All seven township board seats ? which includes four trustee seats plus the full-time positions of supervisor, […]
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard recognized 9 individuals from the Oxford substation and three citizens at their annual National Peace Officers Memorial Day awards in Pontiac May 12. Oxford Middle School principal Ken Weaver was given a citizen citation for for his actions in determining the responsible individual who made bomb threats at the schools […]
Although eight-year-old Rebecca Wood can get her dog Bizzy to run an entire agility course in 35 to 65 seconds, her favorite trick is getting the Jack Russell Terrier to play dead. ‘Bang! Bang!,? she yells, pointing her gun-shaped fingers at the dog, who subsequently falls onto the floor. It’s that fun-loving, girls? best friend […]
Congratulations to the Oxford Varsity Quiz Bowl Team for making it to the State Quiz Bowl competition at Michigan State University April 18-19. Out of the 23 teams that competed, Oxford made it to the fourth round before being sent home. Detroit Catholic Central became the overall state champs. Team members included seniors Mike Burnett, […]
The Oxford Varsity girl’s soccer team broke their losing streak Wednesday night with a 6-1 victory over Linden. Amidst a few rain sprinkles and a slippery field, Oxford dominated the first half scoring five goals. Sophomore Kelsey Littmann scored the first goal of the evening and of her season when she buried a shot into […]
A public hearing Monday night held by the Oakland County Drain Commissioner’s Office regarding the Oxford Multi-Lakes dam repair seemed to start out as an organized meeting, but soon turned residents red with anger. The hearing, which took place at Christ the King Church, was held so the residents affected by the $150,000 special tax […]
Not many people can say their dentist saved their life, but Lake Orion resident Ken Sinkler can. During a routine check-up with Dr. Paul Ferri, D.D.S. at the North Oakland Dental Group in Oxford two years ago, the dentist became concerned when he saw Sinkler’s X-ray. Ferri saw some sort of blockage on the right […]
Usually, in the dating world your options are limited as to where you’ll find a relationship. But now, a local woman has decided to make the dating world a little easier for singles aged 45 and up by creating a comfortable and stress-free environment for people to meet. Linda Grunewald, of Oxford, started her company […]
Oxford High School senior Andrew Stein was selected last Wednesday as one of the 139 students nationwide to be named a 2008 Presidential Scholar. The Presidential Scholars include one young man and woman from each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico and from families of U.S. citizens living abroad. A 29-member Commission on […]
Last Friday, Oxford Middle School sixth-grader Joey Ufolla, 12, did something not too many boys do ? he donated 11 inches of his hair to Locks of Love. He endured two years of being teased by his wrestling and football teammates to make the donation to the charitable organization. Both his mom, Toni, and sister, […]