Oxford Varsity Wrestling Capt. Kyle Brammer accomplished something Saturday not many high school grapplers achieve. The OHS senior scored his 100th victory during a 16-team invitational held at Detroit Catholic Central High School. ‘He was pretty excited about it,? said Coach Scott Couch. ‘It’s a pretty big milestone to get 100 career wins.? Brammer took […]
Local architect R. James Wilson was hired by the Oxford Village Council last week to perform building inspector and plan review services for the municipality as an independent contractor. Wilson, who owns the downtown architectural firm of Wilson & Associates, was one of only three applicants for the position. He replaces Eric Pearson, who was […]
I’m glad I don’t live in Orion Township or have to cover its government. The place is a breeding ground for arrogant politicians. Larry Obrecht. Jim Marleau. Gerald Dywasuk. Eric Wilson. The list is endless. Unfortunately, I’ve crossed paths with a number Orion’s past and present leaders over the years. Every encounter has left me […]
Fifteen months ago, Oxford resident David Zanin had something very precious and irreplaceable stolen from his front yard. But thanks to local veterans and the U.S. Marines and Army, Zanin once again has a tangible symbol of his service to his country and an heirloom to pass on to his four-year-old son, Hunter. During a […]
Another of Oxford’s sons has returned safely from the war in Iraq, and he’s extremely grateful for all the support he received from the home-front. ‘I got a lot of packages and I’d like to thank everybody for that,? said Sgt. Charlie Myer, a 2001 Oxford High graduate. ‘It was amazing how much I got. […]
Inquiring minds have been asking what’s being constructed between the Chili’s and Tim Horton’s on the east side of M-24 in The Promenade at Waterstone retail center. Answer ? a 5,460-square-foot commercial building, which will include, among other things, a BoRics. A 1,050-square-foot BoRics Haircare along with up to three other tenants will occupy the […]
It appears the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department will be investigating at least one, maybe two, individuals connected to the North Oakland Transportation Authority. Following a special closed session meeting Jan. 3, the NOTA board voted 8-2 to request the sheriff investigate allegations made against Executive Director Pat Fitchena, who also serves as an Oxford Twp. […]
A seven-vehicle pileup around 1:30 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of M-24 and Ray Road sent four people to the hospital and left the driver who caused it with multiple citations. A 19-year-old North Branch man was headed south on M-24 at a ‘high rate of speed? in a 1994 Ford stake truck towing a […]
Joe Porreca, 60, of Oxford, has a few things in common with legendary entertainer and Rat Pack member Dean Martin. Both men were born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio. Both worked in Las Vegas for a number of years. Oh, by the way, they were first cousins. Porreca’s dad and Martin’s mother were brother and […]
I’ve been keeping score and so far the tally in Kohl’s versus the Oxford Twp. Planning Commission is 12-1 in favor of the department store. That’s how many e-mails and letters to the editor I’ve received from people since my Dec. 26 column regarding the planning commission’s demand that the proposed Kohl’s store have an […]