Seymour Celebration!
The sun was unforgiving and the heat was blistering, but carnival-goers did not let it detract from their good time.
Oxford couple attends Papal Mass
It’s not everyday the Pope visits the United States. In fact, only three leaders of the Roman Catholic Church have ever set foot on American soil, the first being Pope Paul VI in 1965. That’s why it was especially thrilling and unique that Oxford residents Gilbert and Nancy Pelc attended the special April 17 Mass […]
Granny runs Boston Marathon – again
Nancy Klees isn’t exactly your typical grandmother. While others may be busy knitting sweaters or baking cookies, this 68-year-old Addison resident was out running the Boston Marathon ? for the second time. Klees finished the 26.2-mile event held April 21 in 5 hours 34 minutes 48 seconds. She finished 21,632nd out of 21,963 runners and […]
Baseball team 1st in FML
Six straight wins and first place in the Flint Metro League. It was a very productive week for the Oxford varsity baseball team, which is now tied with Clio for the FML’s top spot. To hold on to Number One, all Oxford has to do is beat league opponents Linden on Thursday and Lapeer West […]
Three wins for lady sluggers
Oxford’s long-suffering softball got a glimpse of some light at the end of the tunnel by racking up three solid victories against FML opponents. On Monday, the ladies sent Holly home with two defeats. The Cats beat them 4-3 and 9-6. In the first game, Senior Lauren LaCroix went 3 for 3 with 1 run […]
Dinner theater raises funds to send youth to Christian camp
Old-fashioned dinner theater returned to Oxford May 2 with a Christian twist as the youth of Christ the King Church presented an evening of food, fun, faith and fund-raising. About 350 people attended the Youth Dinner Theater raising approximately $2,500 to help send some of the church’s young people to Hiawatha Youth Camp this summer. […]
Packed field
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Voters seeking diverse opinions, new faces and real choices in the upcoming Oxford Twp. election will not be disappointed. Fifteen Republican candidates ? six incumbents, eight challengers and one incumbent looking to change jobs ? filed nominating petitions to compete in the Aug. 5 primary election. As usual, no Democratic […]
Packed field
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Voters seeking diverse opinions, new faces and real choices in the upcoming Oxford Twp. election will not be disappointed. Fifteen Republican candidates ? six incumbents, eight challengers and one incumbent looking to change jobs ? filed nominating petitions to compete in the Aug. 5 primary election. As usual, no Democratic […]
Senior center study costs $20,000
Conducting a feasibility study and addressing the concerns of Addison senior citizens were the main topics Oct. 20 as officials met for the second time in four months to discuss the idea of building a multi-community senior/transportation center. ‘What we’re doing is just exploring this possibility,? said Oakland County Commissioner Eric Wilson (R-Lake Orion). ‘There’s […]
Essay earns pie for mom
It’s hard to say who’s sweeter ? little Ava Paternoster or the Achatz pie she won for her mother Katy. The Lakeville Elementary second-grader penned a winning essay (see below) in response to the question, ‘Why does your mother deserve a piece of Achatz pie?? ‘She’s really special to me and I really love her […]