Most people spend their lives bound by perceived limitations as to what they’re capable of accomplishing. But there are those rare few who see no limitations, fear no obstacles and face all challenges head on. To them, the world is a place of opportunities, possibilities and chances to soar above the clouds. Mildred H. Schmidt […]
A bomb threat at Oxford High School has led to a student’s arrest. Cameron Benjamin Blankenship, 17, was arraigned Thursday, Nov. 8 in the Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court before Magistrate Marie Soma on the felony charge of making a false report or threat of a bomb. Superintendent Dr. Bill Skilling confirmed late Wednesday (Nov. […]
In the market for a formal gown, but can’t afford to spend big bucks on a designer dress? Then head over to the Tire Warehouse 250 N. Park Blvd. (southeast corner M-24 and Church Street) in Lake Orion this weekend for a special sale. More than 2,000 gorgeous gowns by New York designer Bill Levkoff […]
Not to be outdone by downtown Rochester’s now-famous Christmas lights, downtown Oxford’s going to promote itself this holiday season by displaying a giant set of ornaments in Centennial Park all December long. ‘We’re trying to create an attraction for people to come see throughout the month of December,? said Carolyn Bennett, executive director of the […]
While many Michigan companies are either struggling to make ends meet or folding altogether, an Oxford-based manufacturer has been expanding its work force and facilities. ‘We reached a point where it was necessary to make a decision whether or not to move to the next level,? said John Daversa, manager of the Rochester Welding Co. […]
Somebody call Dean Wormer because the infamous Deathmobile was spotted in the Village of Oxford on Halloween. Gawkers slowed down as they drove past Parker Filtration (500 S. Glaspie St.) to get a good look at a replica of the menacing vehicle featured in the 1978 movie classic National Lampoon’s Animal House. But this Deathmobile […]
Taking a potty break while playing at Kids Kingdom in Seymour Lake Township Park will be a lot easier and safer next year. Construction began Monday on a 1,088-square-foot building containing four separate restroom facilities located on the playground’s south side. ‘We’ll have them open next spring,? said Oxford Township Parks and Rec. Director Ron […]
Despite a few rumors flying around the barber shop, the James Lumber property in Oxford Village has not been sold and it doesn’t appear it will be anytime soon. ‘We’re really nowhere,? said Spike Pearson, commercial broker with the Grand Blanc-based Bruce G. Pollock & Associates Commercial Real Estate, the firm which is handling all […]
In the market for a formal gown, but can’t afford to spend big bucks for a designer dress? Then head over to the Tire Warehouse, 250 N. Park Blvd. (southeast corner M-24 and Church Street) in Lake Orion, this weekend for a special gown sale. More than 2,000 gorgeous gowns by New York designer Bill […]
Somebody call Dean Wormer because the infamous Deathmobile was spotted in Lake Orion on Halloween. A replica of the menacing vehicle featured in the 1978 movie classic National Lampoon’s Animal House was part of last week’s parade through the village. But this Deathmobile was not built by the fictional Delta Tau Chi fraternity brother known […]