Veterans living in North Oakland County who have served overseas in any war or conflict are invited to join the North Oakland VFW Post 334. This Post meets the second Thursday of each month. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2005 in the lower level meeting room of the Knight’s of […]
This has been a time to soak in a balmy season, to indulge in a slow pace of ‘smelling the roses? and to find rejuvenation, rest, replenishment and refilling. What a great season to just relax and just let the good stuff of life wash over us! But ? we can see the end; the […]
It’s been months of waiting, of driving up Dixie and watching the old Deer Lake Inn — vacant for years — slowly transform itself. Last week, the new Kruse’s Deer Lake Inn officially opened for business. Over 100 VIPs were invited to a grand opening extravaganza on August 28, tasting select entrees and appetizers and […]
Congratulations to Tom Gillis, of Oxford, for winning the 91st Michigan Open last week at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme. The 39-year-old former PGA Tour player earned his second Michigan Open title June 12 by shooting an even-par 72 for the day. Gillis finished the four-day tournament with a 13-under-par total of […]
Savanna Lynn Ryskamp was born April 30, 2004. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 18 inches long. Savanna joins her brothers and sisters Amanda, 14, Austin, 12, Alyson, 9, and Skylar, 3, at home. Proud grandparents are Gary and Brenda Shorland of Oxford and Arthur and Patricia Cervone of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Great-grandparents […]
Regan Elizabeth Richards was born November 16, 2004 to Michael and Amanda (Cochran) Richards of Vancouver, Washington. Amanda Richards is a 1990 Graduate of Oxford High School. Regan’s proud grandparents are Bob and Pat Cochran, of Oxford.
Residents took advantage of the warm weather on Monday and headed to the Labor Day Fair at the First Congregational Church. Kids enjoyed taking pony rides in the front lawn, a petting farm and the various inflatables to climb and jump on in the inflatable playground. Other outside activities included checking out vendors, live music, […]
By Tricia Kachin Leader Intern It’s that time of year again when residents gather in Centennial Park to hear great tunes and enjoy delicious food. Beginning June 19, the 2008 Oxford Downtown Summer Concert Series, previously known as Concerts in the Park, will be every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. and feature local artists/bands from all […]
Clarkston bid farewell to summer with a sunny Labor Day Parade, Monday. Community groups, classic cars, Clarkston marching band, businesses, and dozens of other floats, all announced by Dale Ryan, voice of the Wolves, marched down Main Street to the cheers of the crowd.
For some area retailers the holiday season was kind for others it was business as usual. Retail sales are up 15 percent from 2003’s last quarter, says Mark Brownrigg, owner of Brown’s Do-it Center in Goodrich. Brown’s, a hardware-sporting goods-animal feed store, has been a fixture in the area for the past 23 years. ‘A […]