‘We’re on our way to the (Michigan) Supreme Court.? So said Oxford Village Attorney Bob Bunting in light of the state Court of Appeals recent denial of the village’s motion requesting it reconsider its decision concerning the Grove lawsuit, which centers around about a third of the parking in downtown’s northeast quadrant. On Feb. 14, […]
An Oxford couple was found dead in the Lake Villa mobile home park Saturday, the result of an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies were called to an E. Manor Street home around 5:30 p.m. after the home owner found her son and daughter-in-law deceased in the bedroom. Based on the […]
Jeff’s Tire and Auto Service was demolished Tuesday to make way for a new commercial development. The auto repair shop at the corner of Broadway and S. Washington streets closed its doors in February after 16 years of serving the community. In its place, construction will soon begin on the Broadway Plaza ? a two-story, […]
There’s a 300-acre park on Oakwood Road that unfortunately has become a well-kept secret. ‘It’s amazing how many people don’t even know we have this in the township,? said Ron Davis, director of the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department. Davis is referring to Oakwood Lake Park, a large tract of land a half-mile east […]
Attention shoppers ? great bargains and a good cause await you at the Oxford/Orion FISH resale shop in the Village of Thomas. FISH held an open house Friday to give the public an opportunity to check out its new operations inside the old Thomas Community Hall (487 First St.) The front half of the building […]
When the 56 men we now call the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they did so knowing they were also signing their own death warrants should the colonial rebellion against England fail. Despite the cold shadow of the gallows looming over them, none of them chose to sign that famous document of defiance […]
Paul and Chris McDevitt share a passion for wrestling and coaching that’s earned the Oxford varsity program respect and recognition around the state. As a result, the McDevitts recently received coaching honors from the Michigan Wrestling Association. Chris was named the state Division 2 Assistant Coach of the Year while Paul was honored as a […]
Oxford’s lady golfers took third place Monday in their first Flint Metro League tournament of the season held at the Flint Elks Country Club. With a team score of 427, Oxford finished behind first place Fenton and second place Brandon, yet beat league rival Linden, who placed fourth. ‘I figured we’d be in the top […]
It was a tasty day at downtown Oxford’s Sweet & Savory Bake Shop as tons of kids and parents came to decorate Easter cookies with colorful frosting and sprinkles. The Easter Bunny was on hand to offer decorating tips, pass out cookies, pose for pictures and give out hugs. Most kids took their cookies home. […]
Newton’s Law of Gravity got quite the workout last week as Leonard Elementary held an ‘Egg’stravaganza, during which about 60 eggs were dropped from the school’s roof. Organized by Leonard teachers Chad Boyd and Mike Sudrovech, the family fun night was centered around local fathers and their kids working together to design and build various […]