A group of Martians landed at Lakeville Elementary last week and ended up learning the true meaning of Christmas. Lakeville Elementary first and second-graders performed ‘A Martian Christmas? Dec. 7 in front of a packed audience of proud parents, excited siblings and smiling teachers. The musical play centered around a group of Martians who came […]
‘Twas Ladies Night at Grove’s True Value Hardware, when all through the store, not a male was shopping anywhere on the floor. Complimentary massages, makeup samples, delicious foods and wine freely flowed. Over 600 ladies all so excited they positively glowed. Country western was this year’s theme as cowboy hats and boots completed the frenzied […]
One of Oxford’s most well-known and beloved public institutions turns 80 years old this week and the whole community is invited to the party. From Dec. 12 through 18, the Oxford Public Library is celebrating eight decades of serving, informing, inspiring, educating and entertaining generations of residents. Commemorative pens, special activities in the children’s and […]
Tom Toteff is now the proud holder of a United States Patent for his invention ‘FASTRAC.? ‘I knew there wasn’t anything else out there like it,? said the owner of Tom’s Hardware in Oxford. ‘It’s pretty exciting. It’s definitely different than retail.? FASTRAC is an adjustable tie-down system Toteff invented for securing and transporting dirt […]
Two months ago, Diane Giroux sounded the call and people responded in overwhelmingly numbers. Last week, the Oxford resident mailed 158 Christmas care packages to members of the Michigan Army National Guard’s 125th Infantry serving overseas and recovering at home from battlefield injuries. ‘This is my Christmas present,? said Giroux, who’s 21-year-old son Ryan, a […]
Oxford lost a true servant of the public on Monday, November 28, 2005 when Robert W. Clack passed away. He was 83 years old. Mr. Clack held the office of Oxford Township Supervisor from 1970 to 1980 ? the same position his father, Lee, held from 1953 to 1963. ‘It was a privilege and an […]
This time of year many Michiganders head south for the winter to escape the cold and snow. Darryl and Carla Lambertson are among those migrating south in December except the Oxford couple won’t be winging their way to sunny Florida. They’re heading for the frozen desert continent of Antarctica. ‘I think we had a moment […]
Site plan approval was granted with a laundry list of contingencies Nov. 22 for development of a 19,644-square-foot retail/office building on S. Washington St. between Broadway and Ensley streets. Oxford Village Planning Commissioners voted 6-1 to approve the ‘Broadway Plaza? site plan contingent on the 10 issues spelled out by officials being addressed by the […]
A lot of people have asked me what I think of the possible development of the Koenig gravel property into Springwood Park. Many have asked when I would write a column on this hot topic. Well, now that something substantive has been publicly presented ? not formally submitted mind you ? I feel it appropriate […]
Growing up, most parents tell their children they have a guardian angel protecting them. Kirsten Jorgensen was different. She had a ghost watching over her because the female spirit apparently believed she was her daughter. Between the ages of 6 and 16, the 22-year-old former Oxford resident had encounters with what appeared to be the […]