A total of 230 dads and daughters enjoyed some quality time together Friday night as Oxford Township Parks and Recreation held its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance at the middle school. Dressed in their loveliest frocks, the elegant little ladies escorted their proud papas onto the dance floor for an evening full of magic and memories.
Right now in Addison Township there exists the potential to build the perfect golf course in one expert’s opinion. The land is there. The master plan is sitting on a shelf. All that’s needed is an interested party. ‘I think it’s one of the more spectacular sites I’ve seen throughout the country,? said Raymond Hearn, […]
The Captain and Tennille. John and Yoko. Sonny and Cher. Over the years, the music industry’s certainly seen its share of talented married couples. Tom and Robin Moore are no exception. The Oxford couple are the heart and soul of a new local band called ‘Robin Moore and Orange Barrel Convention.? Performing what’s called ‘Americana,? […]
He may wear a white collar on Sundays, but the rest of the week Mark Garavaglia is just an average blue collar guy who works construction and maintenance. ‘I don’t have any great gifts,? said the 37-year-old Port Sanilac resident. ‘I’m a decent speaker, but I don’t bring a lot of flash to the pan. […]
Carolyn Bennett doesn’t think the Oxford Downtown Development Authority toots its own horn enough. ‘You have to be proud of what you have accomplished and celebrate that,? said the DDA’s new executive director. To that end, Bennett is inviting everyone ? volunteers, business owners, village officials, residents ? to help celebrate the one-year anniversary of […]
It’s been nearly 18 months since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast region. To the national media and most Americans, the story is old news as are the ongoing efforts to clean up and rebuild what the storm destroyed. The outpouring of support in terms of money, material goods and manpower from average citizens seems […]
For the last few years all I’ve heard from Addison officials is how cash-strapped the poor little rural township is. Cue the world’s smallest violins and tinny piano music, please. Remember when poor Addison couldn’t afford to be a member of the North Oakland Transportation Authority? Remember when impoverished Addison didn’t have the money to […]
Youths taking advantage of a second chance in life and the adults dedicated to seeing them succeed broke bread together Feb. 1 as Crossroads for Youth held its 7th Annual Diversity Dinner in Kresge Hall. While the kids mingled and relaxed, dinner was served by members of Crossroads Board of Directors and volunteers from the […]
Oxford’s grapplers chalked up six more victories last week, but the true test of their metal is tonight against Holly and Linden. ‘Both those guys are undefeated (5-0) in our league,? said Coach Scott Couch. ‘It’s going to be tough. I think whoever comes out on top is going to probably be league champs.? ‘Holly’s […]
Oxford will soon be in the market for a new superintendent of schools. In a Feb. 8 letter of resignation to school board President Colleen Schultz, Superintendent Virginia Brennan-Kyro announced her decision to retire effective June 30. “After much thought and consideration, I have decided to retire from public education after 34 years of service,” […]