Developers and residents will see some new faces handling building inspections and zoning questions in Oxford Township. Last week, township officials voted to accept the resignation of Building Official/Zoning Administrator Michael Darling effective Friday, Oct. 12. ‘I wish Mike the best of luck,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘He spent 20 years with this township.? The […]
Statistics can be frightening things, especially if you’re the parent of a teenager who drives. Did you know that 15 percent of fatal motor vehicle crashes involve a teen driver? Or that traffic crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities? Facts like that concern Oxford resident Stefanie Deeg because her oldest daughter, Maurgan, a […]
‘Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.? First uttered more than 2,000 years ago, this most important of commandments is practiced on a daily basis by the selfless volunteers who comprise Oxford/Orion FISH. Last year, FISH provided food to 1,227 local families (3,328 individuals) in need, not to mention offering financial assistance to those who […]
Oxford’s cross country teams both finished their regular season last week with 4-4 records. Both the boys and girls teams lost their tri-meet against Holly and Fenton Oct. 10. ‘We were very pleased with how we ran even though we got beat,? said Coach Ray Sutherland. ‘Almost every girl, just like the boys, had a […]
A familiar face is returning to help out temporarily in the Oxford Township Clerk’s Office. Township officials last week voted 4-3 to hire Susan McCullough as a part-time temporary employee beginning Oct. 15 and ending Dec. 31. ‘I was just elated that Susan made me aware that she was available,? said Clerk Clara Sanderson. McCullough […]
No matter where an injured victim is, be it on a pedestrian trail or out in the woods, the Oxford Fire Department will now have the capability to do off-road rescues with their new All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Last week, the Oxford Township Board unanimously approved the $11,730 purchase of a John Deere HPX Gator […]
It was an evening of entertainment and artistic daring as Oxford High School students showcased their creativity and talents using words, music and even a little improv comedy. CC’s Cyber Cafe hosted Open Mic Night Oct. 11, an annual event put on by the Oxford Writers? Club. About 40 students attended. ‘We host the Open […]
After serving 12 months in Iraq, U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Hickmott can’t understand young people who ‘can’t wait to get out of Oxford.? ‘Oxford’s great,? he said. ‘It’s so good to be home. Going over there and coming back, you appreciate everything so much more.? Hickmott, who returned home Oct. 1, just spent the last […]
Thankfully the prognosis is good for Andrew James Potter, a 19-year-old Oxford man who was seriously injured when a vehicle struck him Friday evening as he was jaywalking across M-24. ‘He’s doing very well,? said mother Lorene Potter. ‘Everything is looking up.? Potter was awakened Tuesday from the drug-induced coma doctors had placed him in […]
Strong women leave a definite impression on all of us. Their strength is not derived from making others feel weak or inferior. Quite the opposite is true. Strong women bolster everyone around them by constantly giving of themselves, leading by example and exhibiting a rare grace under pressure. Their inner muscle is forged by love, […]