Rather than stand trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old Oxford High School girl, William Arthur Keely chose to take his own life early Monday morning in a single cell at the Oakland County Jail. At 5:25 a.m., deputies discovered the 65-year-old Brandon man had killed himself by slitting his wrists using a small piece […]
It appears awaiting trial in Oakland County Circuit Court was the least of William Arthur Keely’s legal problems prior to his committing suicide in jail Monday. The 65-year-old Brandon man was also facing the prospect of federal charges related to possessing child pornography and being a convicted felon in possession firearms. ‘Charges had been brought […]
Thunderstorms carrying winds with gusts in excess of 70 miles per hour ripped through the Oxford area Saturday afternoon leaving a wake of broken utility poles, downed trees roofs with a few less shingles and power outages. In the most visible and damaging display of Mother Nature’s power, 12 power poles, all right in a […]
A pair of minivans collided on M-24 near Ensley St. Friday afternoon, sending one driver to the hospital. A 2007 Buick minivan, driven by a 30-year-old Oxford woman, was heading south on M-24 when she rear-ended a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country minivan that was stopped and waiting to turn left onto Ensley St. Following […]
In the ancient world, Rome was the undeniable center of commerce, culture, ingenuity and military might. However, the Oxford Middle School Drama Club is preparing to offer audiences a rare glimpse into the once-great empire’s wackier side ? and it’s definitely not something you’d find in a history book. On Friday, May 1 and Saturday, […]
It was the bottom of the fifth inning and Oxford was down 6-2 against Grand Blanc Saturday afternoon. The Cats had the bases loaded when a heavy-hitter named Mother Nature stepped up to the plate. With a mighty swing, she cleared the bases and ended the game. Nobody scored, nobody won, but everybody took cover […]
Most folks go their entire lives without ever having anything they’ve written published in a book. Three Oxford students will have their poetry published as part of a national anthology ? and they’re not even done with the second grade. The writings of Tate Hamilton, Adam Bertich and Jillian Beall, all students in teacher Theresa […]
Last week, Oxford High School freshman Danny Caulder was in need of an adult mentor. This week, it appears he will finally have one in the form of 64-year-old Oxford resident Ed Cline. ‘I’d been thinking about volunteering for something to help out young people who have problems,? Cline said. ‘Hopefully, they turn out to […]
Seniors John Taylor and Scott Van Wagner did an excellent job of representing Oxford High School last week by finishing second in the 16th Annual Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition held at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren. ‘I am so proud,? said Auto Tech teacher Dan Balsley. ‘These guys did everything I […]
After nearly 8? years of legal wrangling, countless meetings and more than $200,000 in attorney bills for Oxford Township, it appears the two streets running through the Elk View Estates subdivision will finally be brought up to code and accepted as officials roads. ‘This thing has been an albatross around everybody’s necks,? said township Supervisor […]