The next generation of Thomas Edisons was cultivated in Oxford last week as Camp Invention returned to Clear Lake Elementary. During the week-long enrichment program, participants learned valuable problem-solving and teamwork skills while enhancing their knowledge of science and math. When this reporter dropped by on Thursday, the kids were building lightweight vehicles, inspired by […]
Give people an inch, they will take a mile. That old expression is very true, especially when it comes to the legalization of fireworks in Michigan, which I’m beginning to believe is one of the worst decisions ever made by the state Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder. Many of us are now paying the price […]
Two houses along S. Washington St. (M-24) were demolished last week by the Clarkston-based Rogers Excavating as Genisys Credit Union proceeds with plans to build a new 3,300-square-foot facility, complete with drive-through, in Oxford Village. The houses were located at 114 and 120 S. Washington St. between Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Coldwell Banker Shooltz […]
For those motorists who choose to blatantly disregard the W. Burdick St. closure and drive right through the construction zone, the Oxford Village Police have something very special waiting just for you ? a ticket. ‘We need to set an example here and let people know that this is dangerous,? said Police Sgt. Mike Solwold. […]
The Oxford area’s summer festival season is set to kick off this week with the much-anticipated 6th Annual Seymour Celebration June 26-28 at Seymour Lake Township Park. ‘Every year, it’s just gotten bigger and bigger and bigger,? said Ron Davis, director of the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department, which coordinates the event. ‘It’s really, […]
Walking into the Oxford Public Library, patrons are immediately greeted by a fresh, new lobby area that melds classic style and contemporary comfort with the convenience afforded by modern technology. ‘It exceeds our expectations in many ways,? said Library Director Bryan Cloutier. ‘It’s been great. I have no complaints at all. The patrons have been […]
A new set of proposed rates and another public hearing. That’s what came out of the Oxford Village Council’s June 17 special meeting/public hearing regarding plans to increase the municipality’s water and sewer rates in order to cover operating costs, pay debts and finance future system improvements. ‘We haven’t been charging enough for (these services) […]
A small group of folks attended the June 17 public hearing to ask questions, offer suggestions and express opinions regarding the Oxford Village Council’s plans to increase water and sewer rates (see story above). ‘I do not understand a whole lot of this, but what I do understand is that I’ll be personally facing a […]
Editor’s Note: The following column is a reprint from March 14, 2012. Enjoy. I’ve been giving some thought lately to a strange breed of political animal that I’ve observed during my 13 years of covering local politics. I don’t exactly know what to call them. Hypocrite seems to fit best. The folks I’m referring to […]
Treetop Lodge, located at 3333 Jonathan Rd. in Oxford, is inviting folks to attend its Spring Open House on Sunday, June 29 from 12-5 p.m. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring donations for the Oxford-Orion FISH food pantry or the K-9 Stray Rescue League. Used books for the Free Meals program at […]