Don Fahlquist, of Oxford, is a lucky man. Not only does his wife of 22 years, Barbara, enjoy fishing, it was her prodding him to go that led to his winning the Oakland County Parks Fishing Contest for the month of July. ‘I have to blame my wife for this whole thing,? Fahlquist said. Using […]
An army of motorcycles roared into downtown Oxford Sunday to commemorate the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and support our troops. More than 300 bikes participated in the 7th Annual 9-11 Memorial Run raising approximately $9,000 for Operation Care Package Michigan and the Billy Lake Cancer Fund. Operation Care Package Michigan is a Lapeer-based group […]
A brouhaha over $8,250 in unapproved spending and $236 in credit card bills for gasoline could leave Carolyn Bennett, executive director of the Oxford Downtown Development Authority, without a job next week. ‘I’m not saying I did this correctly,? said Bennett, who was hired in January. ‘I’m saying I did it wrong. I made a […]
Thomas Edison is credited with inventing the first practical electric light 128 years ago, but it’s an Oxford-based company that’s perfecting the idea. Located at 925 N. Lapeer Road (across from Meijer), Relume Technologies has revolutionized the lighting industry by enabling LEDs to burn brighter, last longer and cost less. ‘We just get more light […]
Should manufactured (or mobile) home parks receive some kind of discount on their water and sewer bills for the administrative and maintenance costs they incur? Lake Villa Manufactured Home Community thinks so. ‘What we’re talking about here is a fundamental issue of fairness,? said Dan Myrick, vice president of Christopher Investment Company, which owns Lake […]
Residents who wish to hook up to the Oxford Township water system will now have three years to pay off the rather hefty tap fee thanks to an ordinance amendment approved by officials last week. ‘We’ve had different inquiries from people who are already along the water line and may be interested,? said Treasurer Joe […]
It’s okay to vote for Oxford Village Councilwoman Teri Stiles in the Sept. 11 election. She decided she wants the job. Despite her Aug. 14 resignation, which she plans to withdraw today (Aug. 29), Stiles told this reporter Tuesday evening she is indeed still running for office and will accept the position if elected. Stiles […]
Drivers will soon be able to motor down Randy Fox Drive. The Oxford Village Council voted 5-0 Tuesday evening to add ‘Randy Fox Drive? as a second name to the newer portion of Mill Street between Stanton and Broadway streets. Fox, who led the bank for 23 years under the various titles of chairman, president […]
If your child came home with a report card showing four D’s, one E and a B, would you be pleased? It appears Oxford Area Community Schools is quite happy with those grades. Results from the new Michigan Merit Exam were released Aug. 15 and the percentages of Oxford students who exceeded or met state […]
Once they leave, most people from small towns don’t return unless it’s for family visits, high school reunions or funerals. Rarely do you find people willing to settle down in their home town after decades of absence. Bob and Kathy (Butterfield) Norton are an exception. The former Oxford residents returned to their roots July 28 […]