First-graders at Daniel Axford Elementary spent some time last week building their own houses. Students in Pam Collins and Lynette Weller’s classes continued a 25-year tradition at the school by making little gingerbread houses out of empty milk cartons and graham crackers. ‘It was one of their favorite days of the year,? Collins said. ‘They […]
A reduction in funding to the Polly Ann Trail Management Council was discussed by Oxford Township officials last week because some are not happy with the way things are done and people are treated by the intergovernmental entity. ‘There’s things on there that have to be settled before we give any money,? said Trustee Sue […]
HAVE YOU BEEN A GOOD GIRL? ? Santa Claus presented 99-year-old Clarice Williamson, of Oxford, a gift certifcate good for dinner-for-two at Ken’s Coney Island because she was the oldest lady present at the Dec. 12 senior citizen Christmas party, an annual event organized by the Rotary Club of Oxford. A total of 186 seniors […]
The wait is over ? Oxford’s Advance Life Support program is officially up and running. ‘Our first call was Wednesday (Dec. 13) morning,? said Fire Chief Jack LeRoy. A cardiac patient on Oneta Drive brought the new program into action. During the first week, the department handled a total of 17 calls requiring ALS services. […]
Thanks to Oxford Township, the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) will be able to keep another bus on the road next year. After months of debating and tabling the issue and waiting to see what action other communities took, township officials last week voted 4-2 to allocate an additional $15,556 to NOTA. Trustee Pat Fitchena […]
Looking for a last-minute Christmas gift idea? A couple of dads who enjoy entertaining and imparting positive values to children have released a musical CD that’s fun for the whole family. ‘We’re closer to the Beatles than Barney,? said Waterford resident Taggart Smith, one half of the duo known as Zippity2Dads. ‘It’s catchy, upbeat music.? […]
A team of wheelchair athletes expressed their gratitude to Oxford AMVETS Post 108 for helping make possible a raffle which raised $5,030 for their group. ‘This post here has been just like a family to us,? said Ray Brown, president and founder of Wheelin? Team 457 based in North Branch through American Legion Post 457. […]
Oxford wrestlers continued their winning ways this season by taking third place overall at the Oakland County Tournament held over the weekend in South Lyon and Clarkston. ‘I think we did very well,? said Coach Scott Couch. ‘It was a hard battle all the way through.? Oxford, a Division 2 school, scored a total of […]
Oxford High School students recently collected and donated 809 toys to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. The toys will be distributed as Christmas presents to needy kids in Pontiac. For a week-and-a-half, the high school’s various departments competed to see which one could collect the most toys. The science department won with […]
Senate Bill 248 ? legislation designed to restore the 25 mph speed limits on gravel roads ? passed the state Senate 22-15 last week and is currently awaiting Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s signature or veto. Granholm’s press secretary Liz Boyd said the bill arrived on the governor’s desk Monday afternoon and is under review. ‘She has […]