A factor to fighting a fire for the Oxford Fire Department is helping local businesses prevent fires. The department visits local commercial businesses with a checklist to make sure they coincide with state regulation The list includes making sure emergency lights are lit and working and the backup lights are also in order. Fire extinguishers […]
Oxford residents Maggie Barclay and Michelle Spisz made their way through the vineyards in Napa, Calif. on July 19. They had spent 19 weeks training and raising money to help their family members and others fighting digestive diseases in a half marathon for Team Challenge, a program of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. […]
Groveland Twp.-Early next month the roar of gravel mining equipment will be replaced by the purr of high performance engines pushing four-wheel drives to the limit. From 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 1-2 the Oakland County Parks will host the Dixie Gully Run, at 14300 Shields Road, Holly. Located just north of Groveland Oaks County Park, […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer Brandon Twp.-If a solicitor of any kind shows up on your doorstep, ask to see their permit. Scam artists are not only targeting victims by phone or computer, they are also going door-to-door with what may appear to be legitimate fundraisers, but are absolutely not. Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. […]
Oxford residents traveled to the heart of the town to take part in the annual Celebrate Oxford activities. The day included fun for everybody in the family – shopping, eating, dancing, playing, singing and checking out classic cars. See more photos in this week’s edition and by clicking on the Blue Button to the right.
Patrons at the Buffalo Wild Wings in Lake Orion were ‘shocked? when they saw who their servers were on July 29. The Detroit Shock basketball team donated their off-court time to wait on tables for charity. The donned aprons and even carried around pens and paper to take orders. The 2008 national champs of the […]
Brandon Twp.- Try again. At their Oct. 21 meeting, the township board unanimously approved rescinding a motion made at their Oct. 6 meeting that formed a new recreation subcommittee. The new motion disbanded the ‘new? subcommittee, which never effectively met or took any action, and means the old subcommittee? consisting of Supervisor Kathy Thurman and […]
Brandon Twp.- Before the snow fliesand winter grips the area’the Community Emergency Response Team wants to know the senior citizens and other residents who may need a little help. The Brandon Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), an all-volunteer group of citizens who serve their community in times of emergencies and special events, is seeking assistance […]
This September, the Lake Orion Village Council will hold elections to fill four of its seven seats. Two of the four councilmembers with expiring terms, John Ranville and Michael Toth, are slated to run again for seats. The remaining two, Julie Drabik and President Robert Reetz, have chosen to leave. Four other candidates petitioned to […]
Deputy Reports Monday, July 27, breaking and entering reported on Cline Court. Disorderly conduct reported on Kinmount Street. Damage to property reported at Friendship Park. Vulgar graffiti written on playscape in marker. Tuesday, July 28, marijuana arrests reported on Conklin Drive and Miller Road. Felonious assault arrest reported on Starling Hill Drive. A man allegedly […]