Public Safety

Independence Twp. Fri., Jan 18 A 44-year-old Grand Blanc man called police after discovering someone smashed a window out of his car while it was parked at Mesquite Creek restaurant and stole his wife’s purse from inside. A 65-year-old Harbor Springs, Mich man called police after discovering someone smashed a window out of his car […]

Suspect charged in tree growers? murder

A North Carolina man faces three capital murder charges in connection with the murder of local Christmas tree farm owner Ronald Hudler, 73, his son Frederick Hudler, 45, and employee John S. Miller Jr., 25. According to news reports, Frederick Phillip Hammer, 48, of Crumpler, N.C., was arrested Jan. 26 for the murders at the […]

Volunteers pitch in to create new library

It may take a village to raise a child, but it definitely takes a township to build a library. Over the weekend, a group of hard-working Addison residents rolled up their sleeves, grabbed some brushes and rollers, and began painting the interior and exterior of the library’s new 3,000-square-foot spaced located in the Lakeville Towne […]

First 5 Chinese students arrive for academy

Oxford’s International Residency Academy has officially begun. On the morningf of Tuesday, August 30, five chinese students ? four boys, one girl ? arrived at Detroit’s Metro Airport from China and were cheerfully greeted by Oxford High School students and administration and taken back to OHS. According to Oxford High School Principal Todd Dunckley, who […]

A new cold war?

Lake Orion had something to prove when they went up against Clarkston Saturday. They proved their hockey prowess to their crosstown rivals in the first period. Less than four minutes into the game, Corbin Rainey made the first goal on a power play. Blaine Horn assisted Rainey on the point. Lake Orion’s next goal came […]

Athletes of the Week

The Varsity Pom Pon team danced their way into first place at the 17th Annual Palace Classic Championship Jan. 5. Their win allowed them to perform during halftime at the Detroit Pistons versus Celtics basketball game after the competition. ‘The girls and I were very excited!? said Coach Emily Jackson. The team has a long […]

District beefs up security at OHS, OMS

When Oxford students return to the high and middle schools for a fresh year of learning, they’ll encounter some new personnel roaming the halls ? security guards. Two security guard positions were added to OHS and one to OMS, along with a dean of students for grades 6-8. ‘When you ask Oxford parents what they […]

Oxford police log

Monday, August 29 – Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies responded the scene of a two car accident around 9 a.m. Monday morning. A 78-year-old male driver from Lake Orion in a Dodge Stratus was making a u-turn from N. Lapeer Rd. to S. Lapeer Rd. and turned into the lane of a male driver, 18, from […]

Building up defense

The Lady Wolves were down 16 points at the beginning of their second half against Pontiac Northern, but they cut it down to four with four minutes left in the game. The drive didn’t last, though, and they lost 59-44. ‘We did some good things,? said Coach Tim Wasilk about Thursday’s game. ‘Pontiac Northern split […]

Lessons learned

Cagers won both of their games against Adams and Pontiac Central last week. Following a week where they had one win, and two losses, the team came back ready to show opponents the fiery of Wolves. In their game against Adams, they won 60-50. ‘We lost two straight, two tough losses.? said Coach Dan Fife. […]