Some rest in graves both marked and unmarked. Some slumber beneath the ocean’s waves. Some are buried in their native soil, while others were interred in the countries they helped liberate. But no matter where the bodies of America’s fallen soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen are spending eternity, they are not forgotten. Their courage and […]
In the old days, kids threatened to run away and join the circus. Now, the circus comes to them. The Livonia-based Cirque Amongus visited Oxford Elementary School May 16 and turned the student body into jugglers, acrobats, clowns, tightrope walkers, ringmasters and other Big Top performers. Students spent the entire day learning how to do […]
A unique residential community ? something that would be the first of its kind in Michigan ? could be what the future holds in store for the property at 98 S. Glaspie St. owned by Oxford Village. The Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency (OLHSA) is exploring the feasibility of constructing apartments there for senior citizens […]
When Oxford Township voters head to the polls in November, it appears they will be asked to approve a police tax that could allow the community to increase the number of officers serving it by two over the next five years. Last week, officials voted 6-0 to have ballot language drafted that requests a 3.9152-mill […]
It appears that by July, pothole hill will be no more. Last week, the Oxford Village Council awarded a $496,578 contract to the Pontiac-based Asphalt Specialists, Inc. (ASI) to reconstruct the badly-deteriorated, pothole-ridden stretch of W. Burdick St. between Ashley Way and S. Waterstone Dr. It’s expected the road will be closed to motorists around […]
Sometimes the most simple questions are the most difficult to ask, especially when trying to do so on a ballot. Just ask Oxford Village attorney Bob Davis. ‘I’ve struggled with this for a while,? he told council. ‘These (ballot) scenarios were tough (to write).? Last week, Davis presented council with four samples of potential ballot […]
Four of Oxford High School’s talented automotive students once again proved their knowledge and skills at a state competition and as a result, brought home a variety of awards and scholarship offers. ‘All in all, the guys did a nice job,? said Auto Instructor Dan Balsley. ‘I was really impressed.? Juniors Chad Simmers and James […]
Monday, May 26 is the unofficial start of the summer season and after experiencing the worst winter in more than 130 years, folks are eagerly anticipating a few pleasant months of barbecues, beaches and boating. But let us not forget that Monday is also Memorial Day, a time to honor all the countless soldiers, Marines, […]
Three Oxford High School students will spend part of their summer vacation exploring what it’s like to be the public officials who make laws and the police officers who enforce them. OHS junior Catherine Bartz will attend the 73rd session of the Michigan American Legion Auxiliary Girls State to be held June 15-21 on the […]
Now is the time of year when lots of folks ? particularly young ladies ? come down with a bad case of wedding fever and the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum in downtown Oxford is no exception. From now through the end of June, the museum is featuring a display that includes approximately 12 stunning wedding […]