Another Curtis at the keys

In the sanctuary at Oxford United Methodist Church sits a shiny black grand piano donated by the Curtis family as a fitting tribute to a truly musical lady. For about 30 years, the late Ruth Curtis filled this house of worship on E. Burdick St. with heavenly notes as she directed the choir and tickled […]

Linders celebrate 50 years with pancakes at McDonald’s

Richard and Bonnie Lindner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 14 by having breakfast at the McDonald’s in Oxford. ‘They make the best pancakes ? ever,? Bonnie said. The couple was married in Detroit at Brightmoor Christian Church. Richard worked at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren for 24 years, while Bonnie owned a […]

Booster station gets green light from twp.

Plans to construct a booster station that will finally allow Oxford Twp. to fill its new 1-million gallon water tower on N. Oxford Rd. were given the go-ahead by officials last week. ‘The bids are out,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘They’re ready to go.? The Oxford-based Trojan Development, Inc. was previously awarded the $540,000 bid […]

Salon celebrates 10 years in style

Sabrina’s Salon in downtown Oxford celebrated its 10th anniversary Sunday with an Oscar-style party for its clients. The salon literally rolled out the red carpet ? and velvet ropes ? as guests were treated like Hollywood stars. ‘We just wanted to show our appreciation to our customers and have fun doing it,? said owner Sabrina […]

Road work ahead in village

Attention Oxford Village residents ? get ready for some late season road construction. Last week, the village council awarded the Clarkston-based Cadillac Asphalt a $703,909.65 contract to work on four streets in much need of repair. ‘They can hopefully start the last week of September,? said Manager Joe Young, who noted a preconstruction meeting is […]

My Way

On Friday night, as my wife, Connie, and I were on our way to a fine meal at Palazzo di Bocce, we witnessed a horrific accident. While stopped on Dennison St., waiting to turn onto M-24, we watched as four 13-year-old girls standing on the curb in front of the Oxford 7 Theater carelessly and […]

Hall of Fame bowler got start in Oxford

For most serious bowlers, the thrill of a lifetime would be winning a league trophy or finally rolling that perfect 300 game. Carol Davis has already accomplished those things and so much more during her 37-year bowling career. But the 62-year-old Lake Orion resident’s crowning achievement came last week when she was inducted into the […]

Veteran returns the favor

Kevin Williams doesn’t mind standing out in the middle of a busy village street selling clovers for AMVETS Post 108. He’s considers it a very small gesture compared to what they and other Oxford veterans groups did for him in the months leading up to his young son’s tragic death last year. ‘I couldn’t have […]

Dr. Baker gets first hole-in-one

Dr. Mike Baker got his first ever hole-in-one at the Mulberry Hills Golf Club in Addison Township on Saturday, Sept. 8. Using a seven-iron, Baker made the perfect shot on a par three, 134-yard hole. It was witnessed and confirmed by course ranger Chuck Eberhart. A dentist in Lake Orion for 25 years before moving […]

Mobile home park owner to pay for study

A $7,000 study to determine whether Oxford Township customers who purchase water and sewer services in bulk deserve some sort of discount for the costs they incur was given the green light to begin last week. The Auburn Hills-based Christopher Investment Company, owner of the Lake Villa Manufactured Home Community, has agreed to pay for […]