Local restaurateur Victoria Connolly will be honored Monday, Oct. 1 as Crossroads for Youth’s ‘Volunteer of the Year? at the nonprofit agency’s open house and annual meeting. ‘I was surprised and honored,? said Connolly, who owns Victoria’s Delights in Oxford. ‘They have tons of volunteers. I was really surprised that they picked me.? ‘We wanted […]
It was a tale of two cities as Maureen Krauss, deputy director of Economic Development and Community Affairs for Oakland County, addressed the Rotary Club of Oxford last week. Krauss talked about the different roles played by the state, county and local community when it comes to attracting new businesses and retaining existing ones. ‘In […]
An $1,800 grant from Target was awarded to the Oxford Public Library last week in recognition of its efforts to inspire early childhood literacy. ‘I was so surprised,? said grant applicant Shae Smith, the library’s head of youth services. ‘I couldn’t believe it. I opened the envelope and there was an $1,800 check in it […]
Oxford Village’s recent election signaled more than just the end of deposed council President George Del Vigna’s political career ? ha, ha. It spelled the end of cityhood as a viable political movement. Del Vigna’s defeat was a clear message that voters don’t want cityhood. Three of the five council candidates voiced opposition to cityhood […]
Put your thinking caps on and go purchase a copy of ?101 Fun Things to do with Straw? because registration forms are currently being accepted for Oxford’s annual Scarecrow Contest. ‘We’re really encouraging people to participate,? said Nina Butler, events coordinator for the Oxford Downtown Development Authority. ‘We’re hoping for a really fun event.? To […]
Beverly Johnson plans to say good-bye to Oxford Township government in December after 34 years of service. ‘You know when it’s time to go and I know that it’s my time to go now,? she said. Johnson began working in the township office in January 1973 doing whatever needed to be done such as writing […]
Oxford’s cross country team took on Swartz Creek and Linden at home Sept. 19. The girls team beat Swartz Creek 22-33, but lost to Linden 46-15. (In cross country, the low score wins.) Taylor Dewey had the best time among the girls, finishing in 22:50 and taking 8th place. She was followed by Megan Seeley […]
A neighborhood butcher is like a trusted member of the family. You’ve always relied on his experience and advice, and he’s never steered you wrong. That’s the way a lot of folks around here felt about Willard ‘Dell? White, who owned and operated the Country Chopping Block (Butcher Shop and Meat Market) from 1989 to […]
Four 13-year-old Oxford girls were taken to the hospital with minor injuries Friday evening after a vehicle struck them as they attempted to illegally cross M-24 between the Oxford 7 Theater and Starbucks. Around 7:30 p.m., the girls were standing on the east side of S. Washington St., approximately 15 feet north of the white […]
It appears the Oxford Downtown Development Authority won’t be placing a ‘help wanted? ad in the newspaper for a new executive director. After less than 20 minutes worth of deliberation Monday night, the DDA board voted 6-0 to suspend Executive Director Carolyn Bennett for two weeks without pay beginning Sept. 24 as punishment for her […]