A malfunctioning natural gas heating system appears to be the cause of a structure fire at Al’s Auto Wash early Monday morning. Oxford firefighters were dispatched to 643 S. Lapeer Rd. at 12:51 a.m. to battle the blaze, which was confined to the attic and roof on the north side of the building. According to […]
At school, he’s just Chuck Weeden, an mild-mannered Oxford High senior planning to go to college. But once he sets foot inside the ring he becomes “Big Money Chuck Weeden,” a professional wrestler ready annihilate his opponents and entertain his fans. The 6-foot tall, 250-pound Weeden will make his Oxford debut 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. […]
Tuesday, February 10 Resident on Pontiac St. reported a suspicious circumstance when he returned home to find his front door open. Police received a report of accidental property damage after a semi-truck took out a sign at the intersection of E. Burdick and S. Washington streets. Wednesday, February 11 Attempted breaking and entering on Park […]
In any construction project there are bound to be surprises – but Skanska Project Manager David Griggs never expected the one that greeted him with the New Year. “Someone broke in and stole Twinkies,” he said laughing. That’s right, Twinkies. Griggs explained that in January, an unknown number of individuals entered the construction area in […]
A string of automobile larcenies recently struck residents living around Harwood Dr. All of the incidents occurred during overnight between Feb. 11 and 12: n A 44-year-old resident on Wise reported a tool box stolen from his pickup truck. n Resident on Lakesview Blvd. reported his rear driver’s side window on his SUV broken and […]
Back by popular demand – the Oxford Public Library Friends will hold its 3rd annual White Elephant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27 in the Rotary Community Room of the Oxford Public Library. Donations will be accepted Friday, March 26 from noon to 3 p.m. or call Connie at 969-0658. Please […]
Oxford residents, children and adults of all ages are planning to build a skate park in Scripter Park. Those spearheading the effort are asking for assistance in planning and fund-raising. The following meetings have been set: • The Fund-raising and Marketing Committee will meet on the third Monday of each month. • The Planning Committee […]
The Village of Oxford’s Tree Planting Program has been a huge success for the past three years thanks to the participation of private citizens and through the budgeted funds of Oxford’s DPW. There have been 172 trees planted in the village during this period. Six of those trees were special disease free elms from the […]
Oxford High School’s parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for March 2 from 5-8 p.m. and March 3 from 7:30-10 a.m. The high school students will have a full day of classes on March 2, but there will be no school on March 3. Most staff members will be available at all sessions; however, some exceptions are […]
Less than 1 percent of the people have spoken via a survey and Oxford Village officials seem pleased with the results. “I just think that there’s some pretty good news in here,” said Manager Mark Slown to council at the Feb. 10 meeting. “I think you can take this home and feel pretty good about […]