Love was definitely in the air Valentine’s Day night at Victoria’s Delights as 42 local couples shared romantic dinners together in the quaint downtown Oxford bistro. Soft lighting, gourmet food, fine wine and companionship in its best and purest form worked together to create an atmosphere not even Cupid himself could recreate. ‘She’s my soulmate,? […]
From numbers and test tubes to jump ropes and dodgeballs, though their subjects are very different, they’re mission is the same ? prepare today’s youth to meet tomorrow’s challenges. As a reward for their daily dedication to this important mission, Oxford teachers Paul McDevitt, Shanie Williams and Pam Molik were selected to be the school […]
Being the editor of a community newspaper and a resident of the community I cover, I hear all sorts of things here and there. Lots and lots of news, tips, tidbits, off-the-record info, gossip and rumors pass through these ears on a regular basis. Lately, I hear talk around town ? nothing official of course […]
It might be time for the Oxford Board of Education to start shopping around for a new superintendent. Nothing personal against current superintendent Virginia Brennan-Kryo, but her recent pursuit of the superintendent’s position in the Novi school district indicates she’s most likely not satisfied with her $120,000-a-year job here in Oxford. Even though she did […]
After years of constant bickering, political posturing and legal wrangling, it appears the Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission’s days could finally be numbered. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Wendy Potts issued an order Monday that basically sets up the process by which OPFEC’s assets will be divided between the township and village should she […]
Anthony Wayne Martin loved life, loved his job and loved his ‘large circle of friends.? The Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy worked hard and played hard. That’s why so many people were shocked and saddened to learn the 48-year-old passed away suddenly Thursday Feb. 3 after suffering a heart attack while on duty. Martin, a former […]
Walk to raise money for a cure. Walk to honor survivors. Walk to encourage those still fighting. Walk to remember those who lost their battle. There are many good reasons to walk in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and the organizers of Oxford’s first-ever relay event (May 14-15) hope you’ll find one. The […]
Free public transportation. Lifeline. Vital service. Community asset. These are all ways to describe the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) and the integral role it plays in Oxford, Addison and Orion townships on a daily basis. Now the term ‘award winner? can be added to that list. The three townships who makeup NOTA were honored […]
Oxford officials last week unanimously agreed they want their local fire department to provide Advance Life Support service, however, how it would be funded remained an unresolved bone of contention. For more than three hours Feb. 3 township and village members of the Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission discussed the issue of providing local […]
Concerns over lengthy response times and future availability of the service through its private provider were the main reasons Oxford Fire Chief Jack LeRoy wants his department to provide Advanced Life Support services. The chief explained to the Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission Feb. 3 why he believes local ALS is a necessity and […]