In many ways, 2009 was a tough year across the board as everyone continued to feel the economic crunch. But Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA) emerged strong as ever as it wrapped up another 365 days of helping others and making a difference in families? lives. ?2009 was very successful,? said OAYA Caseworker Hank Szlenkier. ‘We […]
Lakeville Elementary students got an up close and personal lesson about nocturnal creatures when Kathy Frantz, from the Howell Nature Center, visited the school last week. The students got to see three types of owls ? Screech, Great Horned and Barn ? along with a possum and flying squirrel. No animals or students were harmed […]
Two significant changes to Stony Lake Township Park will take effect Dec. 31. Last week, the Oxford Township Board voted 5-2 to have the 13-acre park open on a year-round basis and allow non-residents to use it. ‘I’m in total favor of it,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. Currently, the park is only open from Memorial […]
A 69-year-old Oxford man was pronounced dead at the scene following a devastating three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning at the intersection of M-24 and Drahner Rd. The victim was identified as Theodore Paul Turczyn. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jim Willyard, a 75-year-old Oxford woman, driving a 2014 Lincoln, was headed north in the right […]
After finishing second at Regionals last year, the Varsity Girls bowling team wanted to make sure they didn’t fall short this year. Their efforts paid off as they were crowned regionals champs on Feb. 27 after two days of solid bowling at Oak Lanes in Westland. ‘This is a good team,? said Head Coach JR. […]
Lakeville Elementary students took to the stage Friday as the school presented its annual talent show. The kids sang, danced, told jokes, played instruments and even did some cheerleading for their classmates and proud parents. Good job, kids! ? CJC
Oxford Township water customers will notice a 17 percent hike in their quarterly bill beginning Jan. 1. Last week, the township board voted 5-2 to increase the water bond debt reduction service charge by $7.50 in order to help cover what’s owed. It will go from $45 to $52.50 per Residential Equivalent Unit (REU). Single […]
Oxford Village Police officers were present at Oxford Elementary School Nov. 6 as staff members searched students? backpacks as they entered the building. According OES Principal Jeff Brown, this was done because many students have received notes of a threatening nature in their desks and/or lockers. ‘The kids have been making some pretty serious threats,? […]
It was a rare sight to see on a Saturday ? students in school. But no one had books in hand at Springfield Plains Elementary, as they traveled from game to game for the school’s fair. Everyone left happy, tired and full from all the treats.
Icers scheduled to face off with Lake Orion for the third time this season. The boys beat Grand Blanc last night in the first round of Pre-Regional playoffs, 4-2. The win guaranteed them a spot to go against Lake Orion, who made it to the second round on a Bye. The next round is tomorrow […]