PBS documentary exploring death features local man

A television documentary that explores and demystifies the topic of death will feature an Oxford man who’s been dealing with the Grim Reaper’s handiwork for most of his life. “Death is a taboo (subject),” said Matt Smith, a 43-year-old licensed funeral director, embalmer and restorative artist. “People are afraid of it. It’s funny because they’re […]

McGeachy is their man

Randy McGeachy served as the temporary postmaster of the Oxford Post Office for less than a year, but in that short time, he made a huge impression on the employees. ‘He makes this office run smoothly,? said Lisa Hoult, a letter carrier in Oxford for about 28 years. ‘No one has ever made it run […]

Denied

OXFORD VILLAGE ? A proposal to build a 76-unit multifamily housing project at 98 S. Glaspie St. was dealt a major blow last week as planning commissioners voted 4-1 to recommend denial of the planned unit development (PUD) due to its high density. ‘The only reason I voted to deny this is the fact that […]

Logan named to ‘Elite 40 Under 40? list

Kate Logan has accomplished a lot for a 33-year-old. She’s proudly served her country in the Armed Forces, risking life and limb on hostile foreign soil. She’s helped countless veterans by connecting them with the resources they need to survive and succeed in civilian life. She serves as a positive role model for young women. […]

PBS documentary exploring death features local man

A television documentary that explores and demystifies the topic of death will feature an Oxford man who’s been dealing with the Grim Reaper’s handiwork for most of his life. ‘Death is a taboo (subject),? said Matt Smith, a 43-year-old licensed funeral director, embalmer and restorative artist. ‘People are afraid of it. It’s funny because they’re […]

OHS student organizing free spring clean-up for seniors

Jacinta Hogan is attempting to launch an ‘intergenerational movement? that will bring Oxford High School students together with local senior citizens in need of a helping hand. ‘I’m hoping it will show them that the young people do care,? said the OHS junior. Hogan is currently recruiting student volunteers for a spring clean-up weekend on […]

Grandpa Kirby got the hunt going in Metamora

In local foxhunting circles, Arthur Lee Kirby is legendary for his role in helping to establish the Metamora Hunt Club. But to Jamie Prather, he was simply her grandfather. ‘He was a tough old bird,? she said. ‘He never let us ride his horses. We never got to pet the hounds.? Prather shared a few […]

Wine time!

It was all wine and women Sunday afternoon at the historic Buhl Estate in Addison Oaks County Park as the Oxford Women’s Club hosted its annual wine tasting fund-raiser to benefit its scholarship program for local high school students. Approximately 109 folks attended and the event netted a little more than $1,800.

Locals oppose so-called ‘gag order?

They’re not part of the recent federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new Michigan law that limits the ability of local governments and school districts to provide information regarding ballot issues to voters, but local officials are certainly no fans of what opponents are calling a ‘gag order.? ‘I don’t like the law,? said […]

Look, values of proposed sub cause concern

It seems final site plan approval for the Manitou Hills subdivision is going to have to wait a bit longer. Last week, the Oxford Township Planning Commission voted 5-1 to postpone making its decision on the proposed development consisting of 20 single family homes until all the issues raised in the township consultants? reviews are […]

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