‘Tis the season for giving. That’s why Jude Cunningham, a loan officer at Oxford’s Towne Mortgage, has decided to give back to local nonprofit organizations. Starting last week, Cunningham will donate $300 to any nonprofit organization, like Crossroads for Youth or the Oxford Lions Club for instance, each time an applicant closes on a mortgage […]
Once again, a New Year is laid out before us, which means there are many challenges and goals ahead for local governments. Joe Young, manager for the Village of Oxford, sees 2006 as a year to ‘move the village forward with new development.? ‘Keep the downtown revitalized with new businesses and new construction … that […]
An Oxford family in need had a merrier Christmas last weekend after members of the student council at Lakeville Elementary collected items to brighten their spirits. Student Council leaders Robert Murray and Krista Faison sent letters home to parents asking for new or gently used items, like toys and clothes. The outpouring of compassion filled […]
In an effort to stop the spread of methamphetamine use, lawmakers in Michigan last Thursday made additions to Public Acts 86 and 87 effective, making it harder to purchase certain over-the-counter drugs. One component of methamphetamine is ephedrine, or pseudoephedrine, a common ingredient in cold medications like Sudafed or NyQuil which can be chemically altered […]
Oxford resident Alain Piette is a well-traveled man. But he doesn’t travel the world to sight-see or visit family. He travels to help new companies get off to a healthy start in their business or aid them in turning around a financial crisis. That’s why he’s the recipient of the 2005 Adams Entrepreneur Fellowship from […]
Students from Kingsbury School in Addison brought the Christmas cheer Dec. 21 to senior citizens living at the Campbell Personal Care Center also in Addison. The students spent the morning making homemade wreaths, penguins and polar bear figurines before delivering them to the seniors. A special heart-felt card was also written. Each year, students at […]
A rash of vehicle break-ins has once again hit the Oxford Woods subdivision over the weekend. According to sheriff’s reports, a majority of the incidents occurred Sunday on Somerville, Pembroke, Trinity Ct. and York. A $500 electric drill and 10 CDs were stolen from a car on Trinity Ct. while a radar detector, portable DVD […]
Looking to find that rare album you’ve always wanted or even a decent guitar to practice on? Well, look no further than downtown Oxford at the new independent music store Jimz Jamz. Jimz Jamz opened Dec. 10 and makes its home in the former Oxford Wine & Beverage building (24. S. Washington). It is owned […]
Bowling has been a favorite pastime for over hundreds of years. Now students at Oxford High School have the chance to compete in this life long sport. The Bowling Club started tryouts in November and currently has 13 members between its Varsity and JV teams. The club represents the school in competitions but is not […]
Students at Leonard Elementary took a hands-on approach to their regular science curriculum when Science Alive, a Waterford-based program, visited their school Dec. 12. Science Alive was started by biologists Bill and Terri Neill in 1992 and created to bring positive hands-on science experiences to students. The couple travels all over Michigan, from Port Huron […]