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Category Archives: Oxford

Support the Oakland County Times Year-End Fundraiser

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 13, 2025

Supporting our work means we can continue being a trusted source of local news, and a site that leaves people feeling informed and connected to the community in a genuine way.

2025 Wildwood Film Series: 60 Seconds or Less

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 8, 2025

Each year Orion ONTV hosts the Wildwood Film Competition, where teams of filmmakers create short videos over the course of a week, then gather to watch them all at the Wildwood Film Festival.

Online Survey to Help Shape Future of Downtown Oxford

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 4, 2025

Your ideas and feedback are so important in making our downtown the best it can be!

2025 Wildwood Film Series: My Twenty-Sixth Birthday

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 4, 2025

Each year Orion ONTV hosts the Wildwood Film Competition, where teams of filmmakers create short videos over the course of a week, then gather to watch them all at the Wildwood Film Festival.

High Schoolers in Oakland County Invited to Enter Financial Empowerment Arts Contest

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherDecember 3, 2025

“This contest invites students to bring their imagination forward while engaging with themes that have real impact on their futures,” said Oakland Schools Superintendent Kenneth Gutman.

Heritage Park Honors Gingellville History, Adds Public Green Space to Orion Twp

Clarkston/Independence Twp., Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 30, 2025

Plus there are historical signs that share a bit about the neighborhood’s rich heritage, hence the park’s name.

2025 Wildwood Film Series: Detective Noir: Wade in the Water

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 30, 2025

Each year Orion ONTV hosts the Wildwood Film Competition, where teams of filmmakers create short videos over the course of a week, then gather to watch them all at the Wildwood Film Festival.

Still Time to Enter Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 26, 2025

Oakland County’s Local Gems Sweepstakes continues to the end of this month, so there is still time to get your small business shopping selfies in!

2025 Wildwood Film Series: Pie Guy

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 26, 2025

Here is “The Briefcase,” produced by Adam Zielinsky of Zsky Studios:

As Orion Twp Celebrates Orion Rec Center, A Look at Rejected Name Options

Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oakland Township, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 23, 2025

But of over 400 names submitted in a contest to name the community’s new recreation center, a more simple moniker rose to victory, with the community ultimately voting for Orion Recreation Center.

Support the Oakland County Times Year-End Fundraiser

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 21, 2025

Oakland County Times is a locally-owned news website supported by readers like you. There are so many challenges facing our communities and the media right now. Yet Oakland County Times remains a bright spot.

2025 Wildwood Film Series: A Sweet Deal

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 19, 2025

Here is “The Briefcase,” produced by Adam Zielinsky of Zsky Studios:

Orion Area Chamber Hiring Marketing and Events Coordinator, Office Administrator and Member Liaison

Jobs, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Slide, UncategorizedBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 19, 2025

Are you Passionate about Small Business? Helping people succeed? Friendly? Organized? Creative? Detail-oriented?

2025 Wildwood Film Series: The Briefcase

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 15, 2025

Here is “The Briefcase,” produced by Adam Zielinsky of Zsky Studios:

2025 Wildwood Film Series: Lowest Moment

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 13, 2025

Here is “Lowest Moment” which was produced by Owen Kurth of OK Films, which won for People’s Choice.

2025 Wildwood Film Series: Night of the Living Franks

Auburn Hills, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Oxford, Rochester/Rochester Hills, SlideBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 11, 2025

Here is “Night of the Living Franks,” which received third place in the competition:

Local Governments Are Hiring – List of Employment Pages for Cities, Townships, & Villages

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, All Stories, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Jobs, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Resources, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Springfield Twp/Davisburg, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wixom, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 11, 2025

From part time and seasonal jobs working in parks, pools, and Departments of Public Works to full-time careers, local governments often have a variety of opportunities.

A Statistical View of Veterans in Michigan

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clawson, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Slide, Troy, Walled Lake, Waterford, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 11, 2025

For this Veterans Day we’ve decided to take a look at statistics regarding veterans in Michigan.

Michigan DHHS Announces that SNAP Food Benefits Will Resume

Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Oakland Township, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Waterford, White Lake Township, Wolverine LakeBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 10, 2025

In Michigan, more than 9,700 retailers accept SNAP. In 2023, retailers redeemed over $3.6 billion in SNAP.  

Voter Turnout in Oakland County Communities in Nov. 4, 2025 Election

2025 Election, Addison Twp / Lakeville / Leonard, Auburn Hills, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Birmingham, Bloomfield Area Communities, Brandon Twp / Ortonville, Clarkston/Independence Twp., Clawson, Commerce Twp., Data-Based Stories, Farmington/Farmington Hills, Fenton, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Twp., Hazel Park, Highland Twp., Holly, Huntington Woods, Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Lake Orion/Orion Twp, Lathrup Village, Lyon Twp / South Lyon, Madison Hts., Milford, Northville, Novi, Oak Park, Oakland Township, Orchard Lake, Oxford, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Rochester/Rochester Hills, Rose Township, Royal Oak, Royal Oak Township, Slide, Southfield, Troy, Uncategorized, Walled Lake, Waterford, White Lake Township, WixomBy Crystal Proxmire, Editor and PublisherNovember 6, 2025

The November 2025 election is in the books and it is time to look at turnout.

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