The Oxford Varsity Softball Team went into their spring break with a positive double header win against Romeo on April 7. In game one, the two teams held each other in a dead heat until the top of the sixth when Oxford’s Anne Marie Skylis finally managed to score a run. Romeo answered the run […]
A 62-year-old Lake Orion man allegedly stole money from gumball-style vending machines at the Independence Township Kroger store last week, and was found in possession of computer printouts with information on similar machines at other stores, according to Oakland County Sheriff reports. Having been arraigned Friday, April 16 with a $5,000 cash bond, Jerome H. […]
The list started with six; now it is down to five. It will still be a contest, however, as candidates prepare to campaign for two four-year seats on the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education. Having filed sufficient nominating signatures by the Monday, April 12 deadline, Anna Anderson withdrew her name from consideration before the […]
Are you related to a Minuteman? How about an officer in the Continental Army? Those seeking to trace their lineage back to America’s War of Independence gathered at the Oxford Public Library Saturday for a genealogy workshop hosted by the John Crawford Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. Using family records (birth and death certificates, […]
Dale Stuart wants to continue serving the residents of Independence Township. The Republican Supervisor announced April 19 that he will seek a fourth term in office. ‘The township has grown responsively, but it is at a critical point in its history,? Stuart said. ‘All of the easy parcels to develop are gone. Fiscal restraint is […]
Margot’s Gallery & Frame is pleased to present the new works of artist Durwood Coffey from 7 to 10 p.m. April 23 and 24. Using acrylics, Coffey brings all manner of animals from birds and insects to tropical fish and reptiles to vivid, colorful life. ‘Nature is colorful,? said Coffey, of Westland. ‘I like to […]
Area women will have a unique opportunity on April 29 to learn how to lead a healthier and more enjoyable life-style at the ‘Healthy Pathways for Women? community education program. Sponsored by Lapeer Regional Hospital, Oxford Pointe OB/GYN and the Cardiology Institute of Michigan, the free program features four prominent area health care specialists — […]
It will be ‘Happy Birthday, Springfield? with a special parade Saturday, May 22 through downtown Davisburg. The parade is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. from the Springfield Township Civic Center east to the Mill Pond Park along Broadway (Davisburg Road). Davisburg may be a small settlement, but Diane Wozniak of the […]
Addison Township Substation Commander Sgt. Pete Burkett is looking for anyone with information concerning the theft of 2,650 feet of copper wiring from the DTE Energy Substation on Rochester Rd. Jack Horn, field supervisor for DTE Energy, has been working on an expansion project at the DTE Energy substation for several weeks. According to Horn, […]
Centennial Park got a spring face-lift Monday from members of the Oxford Garden Club, Oxford Beautification Commission and village DPW. Garden Club and Beautifcation Commission members spent the morning trimming, pruning, clearing and cleaning the park’s flower gardens. ‘We consider ourselves civic-minded,? said Garden Club member John Hitch, who was joined in the dirt by […]