Calling all waitresses and waiters from area restaurants, country clubs and bars to participate in the Greater Waiter/Waitress Races competition. Teams will compete to demonstrate speed and skill through a fun filled, crazy, anything goes obstacle course. The event will be held on August 5 at 5:30 p.m. at Centennial Park in downtown Oxford. The […]
Life always seems to put the right people in the right place at the right time – and life gave Lakeville residents John Cloutier and Joe Verajon a chance to prove that there are still ‘good guys? out there in the world. While fishing in Lakeville Lake around 11:30 a.m. on July 6, Joe Verajon […]
The Downtown Oxford Side Walk Sales are scheduled for this weekend, Friday and Saturday, July 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Come down and visit while your local businesses serve up savings for all. In addition to some great cost-cutting, visitors should make a stop in Centennial Park to enjoy all the fun activities. […]
The Metamora Canine Academy is hosting a Doggy Adoption Drive this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Accepting applications for adoption will be Golden Retriever Rescue of Michigan and Jack Russell Terrier of Michigan. Offering on-site adoption will be the Oxford Canine Stray Rescue. Also, the Pet-a-Pet Club will be on hand to educate […]
During the July 8 regular meeting of the Addison Township Board of Trustees, several actions were taken: n Board members voted unanimously to approve the site plan for collocation of additional cellular communications antennae for Sprint PCS on the pre-existing Oakland County telecommunications tower located on Noble Rd. east of Curtis Rd. n The township […]
The Oxford United Methodist Church family is welcoming a new member – Reverend Kenneth B. Ray was installed on June 27 as the congregation’s new leader. ‘We’re looking forward to this,? said Rev. Ray. ‘The area is very nice here. It’s a growth area, which is a great opportunity for the church.? Ray, 57, is […]
10 years ago July 13, 1994 Oxford Village president Peter Burke and resident Vince Butera have applied for the Oxford supervisor post. Trustee Pat Fitchena is showing an interest, too. A $470,000 water main for north of downtown Oxford has been approved by the Council. $32,000 of Stanton Foundation Scholarship money has been distributed to […]
After all the checks are cashed, the Lake Orion Fireworks should have about $25,000 in donations this year. ‘We’re right at our goal,? said Carl Cyrowski of Lake Orion Fireworks. ‘We’re waiting for a few more checks to come in that we’ve been promised.? Oxford residents can be proud they helped the effort when asked […]
The Oxford Community Schools Athletic Department is looking for coaches for the fall and winter seasons. The following positions are available: Boys JV Soccer and Boys Varsity Hockey. Those interested in applying can contact Oxford High School Athletic Director Pat Ball at ballp01@oxford.k12.mi.us.
The time has come once again for the Oxford/Orion Optimist Club’s Annual Duck Race. This year’s festivities are set to begin at 11 a.m. on July 24 in the children’s park on S. Broadway St. in Lake Orion. Come and enjoy a day filled with quackin? fun games for the kids; free hot dogs, chips […]