‘Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.? It’s not just some motto or slogan. It’s a sincere promise that Oxford always takes care of its own. How fitting that it’s also the name of a Wednesday, Nov. 13 fund-raiser to honor the memory of William ‘Billy? Kochis, a 2002 Oxford High School graduate, and help his […]
A concept plan to calm traffic along M-24 through Oxford Village, making it safer for pedestrians and motorists, was presented at both the village council and Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meetings last week. Created by Jim Sharpe, an engineer based in Oxford, the plan shows numerous proposed improvements to M-24 (Washington St.) between East St. […]
Rain, wind and chilly temperatures didn’t stop folks and families from heading to downtown Oxford Saturday to enjoy all the entertainment and activities the annual Scarecrow Festival had to offer. Pumpkin decorating and bowling, magic shows, costumes, pets and a straw-bale maze were all part of the fun as Oxford celebrated the fall season with […]
+ Install center left-turn lanes at East St. so southbound M-24 traffic can turn onto East St. and northbound M-24 traffic can access downtown’s northwest quadrant. + Install a crosswalk along the south side of where East St. and M-24 intersect. + About m
Three classes of second-graders from Clear Lake Elementary descended on downtown Oxford Friday to learn about local businesses and spend a few dollars to support them. Approximately 75 students spent the day visiting Funky Monkey Toys, Merge Studio & Gallery, Johnston Photography, Beadifferent Boutique, Soothe Your Soul and The Max, a new fitness center. The […]
Politicians dream of being profiled in Time magazine. Actors dream of being mentioned in People magazine. Athletes dream of being featured in Sports Illustrated. But the highlight of an elementary-age kid’s life is to make it into the hallowed pages of Highlights for Children magazine, thus assuring your name will be read in classrooms, school […]
The Friends of the Addison Township Public Library held its annual Flavor Fest on Oct. 24 at Addison Oaks. About 110 people attended the event, which netted approximately $3,000, all of which will be used to benefit the library and its patrons. Wine, food, music and a silent auction were all part of the fun-filled […]
A proposed ordinance to require the registration and regulate the inspections of residential rental units within Oxford Village was rejected in a 4-0 vote by council last week. The vote followed a public hearing on the subject during which council got an earful from property owners and citizens vehemently opposed to such an ordinance. ‘I […]
Training & Treatment Innovations (1450 S. Lapeer Rd.) hosted a Wellness Fair on Friday at the Oxford Mills shopping center. Attendees learned ways to reduce their stress and the health benefits of eating right and staying physically active. They were even given an opportunity to avoid the Christmas rush and get a flu shot now.
It’s a shame so many folks think history is just a bunch of boring stuff that happened in the past and has no bearing on the future. I prefer to view the past as a guide for navigating the uncharted and uncertain waters of the future. There’s so much we can learn from the past, […]