Authorities have found the driver responsible for a March 31 hit-and-run accident that injured a 40-year-old Oxford bicyclist. Deputy David Ross of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Oxford Substation said an anonymous tip led them to 47-year-old Penny Griffiths, of Oxford. The incident took place at 7:39 a.m. near the corner of West Drahner and […]
Friday, March 27 — Someone made late-night prank phone calls to a 47-year-old Oxford Township man. He told police it sounded like teens making ‘strange? noises and that they’d blocked their number on caller I.D. Tuesday, March 31 — Someone used a credit card belonging to a 54-year-old Clarkston man to embark on an online […]
Brandon Twp.- Verizon Wireless customers, rejoice. The township board approved the company as an ‘other provider? on the township’s cell tower located off Seymour Lake Road during their March 3 meeting. Currently, the township has three wireless providers on the tower. Each carrier pays roughly $23,000 per year to the township. Now, Verizon Wireless will […]
A record seven Brandon High School grapplers competed at the Michigan High School Athelic Association individual state championships on Feb. 27 and March 1 at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Top finisher for the Blackhawks was Bryan LaVearn (112 pounds) who finished second to Lucas Hall of Lowell High School. Competing for the Blackhawks were […]
Next week, Louis DeLuca plans to take a stand against over-taxation and he’s hoping others will join him. ‘We’re sick of the taxes, the government, the way everything’s going and we’re ready to let our voice be heard,? said the 43-year-old Brandon resident, who lives in the Oxford school district. DeLuca is organizing a TEA […]
CORRECTION: In last week’s article about OHS Basketball Coach Steve Laidlaw’s termination his overall record should have been listed as 43-59. Also, Coach Walt Studinger taught in Oxford for 32 years and coached for 35 years. Community Good Friday service A ‘Community Good Friday Worship Service,? hosted by the Oxford-Orion Ministers Association, is scheduled for […]
Groveland Twp.- Chris Dunaway weighed 470 pounds the day he started his weight loss journey. Two years later, he is 185 pounds and the 2013 Anytime Fitness Success Story winner. ‘Excuses are what keep you from losing weight,? said the 6?2?, 34-year-old Davison resident. ‘You get home from work and think, ‘I’m tired, I’ll start […]
Not too long ago — on one of those subzero, Polar Blast Days we experienced — area business man Ed Adler called me. Before answering said call, I first doubled checked my schedule to make sure I had the time to converse with Ed. I’m not saying he’s long-winded, but — oh hell — yes, […]
When Oxford firefighters say they’re looking to trim some of the department’s fat, they don’t mean the budget, they’re talking about themselves. In a contest reminiscent of reality TV shows like ‘The Biggest Loser? and ‘Celebrity Fit Club,? at least 15 members of the fire department are on a mission to shed pounds and decrease […]
Name: Courtney Marie Williams Parents: Ron and Sue Williams GPA: 3.77 Plans after graduation: To attend college and pursue a degree in the criminal justice field Extracurricular Activities: Playing lacrosse, and working at a local restaurant. Favorite Subject: Human anatomy and physiology Outside interests or hobbies: Lacrosse, hockey and baseball, and spending time with family […]