Helping Robbie and his dad

A member of Oxford American Legion Post 108 and his little boy need your help. All you have to do is eat some spaghetti and play some euchre. Robbie Williams, an 8-year-old junior member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 108, is bravely battling Fanconi anemia and aplastic anemia. Fanconi anemia is an […]

Penguins and volcano baths

There’s nothing like taking a vacation to somewhere with plenty of sun, blue skies and … penguins? Darryl and Carla Lambertson, of Oxford, certainly got their fill of the waddling black-and-white birds when they visited Antarctica last month. The couple took a six-day cruise (dubbed the ‘Antarctica XXI?) through the islands off the coast of […]

Merry Money promotes downtown spending

Four lucky Oxford residents won a combined $675 worth of ‘Main Street Merry Money? from the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA). And the best part is all the money will be spent in downtown Oxford, benefitting local merchants and promoting the DDA district as a great place to shop, dine and be entertained. Between Dec. […]

Wine, women & beer, oh my!

An afternoon of good wine, good food and good friends awaits at the Oxford Women’s Club 2nd Annual Wine & Beer Tasting Sunday, January 29. The Addison Oaks Conference Center will once again play host to the event from 1 to 4 p.m. Premium and exotic libations from around the globe will take center stage, […]

DDA shrinks in size, grows in commitment

Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board is decreasing in size, but hopefully increasing in productivity. The village council voted last night to lower the number of DDA board members from 13 to nine by amending the local ordinance which governs the make-up. Instead of consisting of the village president and 12 appointed members, the board […]

Carver turns author

All right Michiganders, put on your mitten-shaped thinking caps ? it’s time for a pop quiz. What’s the state wildflower? What’s the state fossil? What’s the state soil? What’s the state reptile? Don’t know? Well, maybe you should pick up a copy of the new children’s book ‘Connor the Carver Carves Michigan’s Symbols.? Written by […]

Longtime building official dies at 51

In government, it’s rare to find officials who care more about helping people than following some dusty rule book to the letter. Fortunately for Oxford and Addison residents, John T. Elsarelli was such an official. He was truly one of the good guys. The longtime building officialfor Addison Township and Oxford Village passed away December […]

Contest winners heading to Jamaica, mon!

The Kotora family, of Oxford, is heading to Jamaica, mon, after winning a local TV news cast’s contest. Kevin and Angela Kotora last week won an 8-day, 7-night vacation to Montego Bay, Jamaica, courtesy of Channel 7 WXYZ-TV’s ‘Hot Coffee, Hot Beaches? contest. They also won a year’s supply of McDonald’s Premium Roast Coffee. ‘I […]

My Way

Well, once again it’s time for the famous ‘Swami C.J.? to make his New Year’s predictions. Gather round my crystal ball as I call upon the spirits of my Bar and go into a deep trance. Om . . . Om . . . Om . . . Another Martini please . . . Om […]

Addison teen nominated to Air Force Academy

If all goes well next year, Caitlin Hubbard will be the newest cadet at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 18-year-old Addison resident is certainly off to an impressive start receiving nominations to the prestigious academy from both U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D). ‘These […]