A second reading and possible adoption of ordinance amendments designed to aid downtown Oxford’s growth and revitalization are slated for the Tuesday, April 11 village council meeting. Council has before it ordinance amendments to change the maximum heights of buildings in the downtown central business district (C-1), regulate drive-throughs as a special use only for […]
Oxford Village’s dispatch center was given a fresh new look over the last few weeks to accommodate a new county-wide radio system. ‘This is actually what a dispatch center should look like and others have looked like forever,? said Tony VanHouten, head of the village police department’s communications division. ‘We will be equal to anyone […]
When Elaine Hanes first moved to Oxford about a year-and-a-half ago, she was invited to a party where she witnessed many adults taking drugs. ‘I couldn’t believe all the drugs that were there,? she said. Surprised and disgusted by this spectacle, she immediately left the party and thought to herself, ‘I wonder what their kids […]
Celebrating a 60th birthday is a milestone in anyone’s life, but for Joyce Denton it’s another victory in a hard fought battle against cancer. A surprise birthday party Saturday at Lenny Miller’s Restaurant in Dryden brought tears to Denton’s eyes as a room full of friends and family greeted her. Denton is one of the […]
As more and more hard-working Michiganders lose their jobs while the state’s economy circles the drain, wouldn’t it be nice if some politicians lost their jobs? Wouldn’t it be nice if the Fat Cats in Lansing got pink slips just like GM and Delphi employees? Right now, I’m thinking of 38 political whores whose bloated […]
You know it’s spring when the elementary schools begin holding their fairs. Daniel Axford and Oxford Elementary kicked off the season with their joint Spring Fair on Saturday. Games, prizes, treats and high-energy kids ruled OES for four fun-filled hours. The next Spring Fair will be at Lakeville Elementary Friday, April 28 from 5-8 p.m. […]
Oxford’s girls varsity golf team is going to face some stiff competition this season and any victories it achieves will require a true team effort. ‘We have no stars,? said Coach Terry Kelley. ‘We have five pretty solid players. And of those five, if we can get four who score well, we’re good.? ‘It’s not […]
With a record of 2-0 to start the season, the Oxford varsity baseball team is certainly living up to Coach Kurt Nuss? expectations. ‘As a group we are young but experienced, which is a good combination,? he said. ‘We are very deep. This is the deepest team since I’ve been here.? Oxford’s lineup features six […]
Leonard Elementary students had a goal to read more than 3,000 books during March is Reading Month. We’re happy to report they not only beat their lofty goal, they oblitertated it! The school read a grand total of 9,723 books during March. As a reward for their efforts, Principal Joyce Brasington will have a bucket […]
For the second time this month, the Oxford Village Council has selected someone to fill the remainder of a resigning member’s term of office. Last night, Christopher Bishop, a 1990 graduate of Oxford High School, was named council’s ‘designate? to replace village President Renee Donovan when her resignation becomes effective May 10. Donovan announced her […]