Many believe that in order for the love of and devotion to one’s country to truly take root in the heart and mind, patriotism must be learned at a young age. In Oxford, the spirit of patriotism is being instilled in future generations by some dedicated teachers and North Oakland Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) […]
For many years, Delbert Lee Robinson took care of the Village of Oxford as a public servant who helped ensure the health, safety and welfare of its residents on a daily basis. ‘He was very, very thorough and dedicated to what he did,? said Jack LeRoy, former chief of both the fire and police departments. […]
Shawn McGuire, owner of Guido’s Premium Pizza in Oxford, was pleased that his customers were able to raise $1,252 to help the family of Nicole ‘Colie? Burton. ‘It was unbelievable how many people came in,? McGuire said. ‘I’ve never seen anything like it. People really care.? Guido’s donated a portion of its sales from Nov. […]
There are times in every student’s academic career when he or she sits in a classroom and wonders, ‘When am I ever going to use this stuff in life?? Well, 36 eighth-graders in Oxford Middle School’s pre-engineering program got the answer to that question when they visited The Complete Companies (1776 W. Clarkston Rd.) in […]
The cold weather was frightful, but the evening was delightful Friday as downtown Oxford hosted the annual Soup & Sweet Stroll. Approximately 1,600 cups of piping-hot soup were ladled out as folks strolled along Washington St. in a festive atmosphere.
Singer Perry Como was right ? there’s no place like home for the holidays, especially when its Oxford. Holiday magic and seasonal warmth return to the historic downtown area this weekend with the popular Soup & Sweet Stroll from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and the highly-anticipated Christmas parade beginning at 2 p.m. on […]
An old industrial building could get a new lease on life, a local business could get a new home and Oxford Village could get some additional revenue. It all depends on whether or not Raven Engineering, Inc. and the village can make a deal for 98 S. Glaspie St. ‘It would be a solution which […]
Many of the boys and girls at Lakeville Elementary School sprouted thick, black mustaches last week. But it wasn’t because the boys leapfrogged into puberty or the girls got a hold of some testosterone shots. They sported the stylish lip whiskers on Nov. 26 as part of Movember, a global charity that raises funds to […]
Keegan Konkle is now part of a rare breed. On Friday, the Oxford High School junior officially became an Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony held at Oxford United Methodist Church. ‘I feel really honored because I know not a lot of scouts get here,? said Konkle, 16, a member of Boy Scout […]
Oxford Village received good news from its auditor last week ? the general fund’s spendable cash reserves increased by $80,729 over last year. ‘One of the things that we do like to look at is the total fund balance as a measure of financial health,? explained Certified Public Accountant Aaron Stevens, a principal in the […]