Oxford Bank announced Feb. 20 it’s selling Michigan State Quarter collector’s sets for $3.50 each (tax included), with all the proceeds to benefit HAVEN. Each set includes two, uncirculated Michigan Quarters – one from each of the United States Mints located in Denver and Philadelphia – enclosed in a tri-fold display card that includes historical […]
Connecting the Polly Ann and Paint Creek Trails will not be an easy task, but it’s one the Polly Ann Trail Commission has decided to accept. During a press conference on Feb. 12, the Polly Ann Trail Commission and Trail Manager Amy Murray announced three different options for connecting the two systems. The three options […]
A check for $1,000 was recently presented to the Great Oaks Civitan Club as a reward for the size of its charter membership. “We’ll put the money to good use in the community,” said Club President Tracy Miller. When the Great Oaks Civitan Club was chartered in November 2003, it did so with at least […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies were able to use a tried and true method of police investigation for tracking down two individuals suspected of multiple breaking and enterings in Addison Township – they followed their footprints in the snow. According to the sheriff’s report, Leonard resident Dave Brazen contacted police around 3:30 a.m. on Feb. 6 […]
For three days last week, the Oxford Village clerk pulled double duty by filling in as village manager too. Manager Mark Slown was on medical leave from Wednesday, Feb. 18 through Friday, Feb. 20. In his absence, the village council via an “emergency telephone poll” appointed Clerk Rose Bejma interim village manager until Slown’s return […]
10 years ago February 23,1994 Lori Bossardet and Dave Bertolini were crowned Queen and King of the Oxford High Winterfest. Eugene ‘Geno’ Mallia won the president’s seat in Leonard’s primary election. Oxford Village Manager Darwin Parks told Chamber of Commerce members he sees a need for improved communications with the business community. The Oxford High […]
Hypothetical situation – I surveyed 20 Oxford residents whether or not they liked me as a person. Based on my survey I learned 16 out of 20 answered ‘yes.’ I proudly report in my column that a majority of the people in Oxford like me and I have an 80 percent approval rating. How many […]
Assistant Oakland County Prosecutor Cheryl Matthews, Section leader of the Child Sexual Assault Division, has announced that she is a candidate for Oakland County Circuit Court. Offering unparalleled experience, Matthews has earned a reputation as a tough, but fair prosecutor who works tirelessly to put felons behind bars. Matthews, of Sylvan Lake, is recognized as […]
The Oxford Wildcats are getting ready for Regionals next week, and head coach Jeff Wolanin has them playing like they want it. Well, almost. The Wildcats still are without a win in the Flint Metro-League, but are playing better. Last week, Oxford defeated Lakeville by a score of 10-3, before dropping the next one to […]
The Brandon-Oxford lady skiers wrapped up the season on a slippery slope at the SEMSL League Meet – the team took ninth place on both the slalom (246 points) and giant slalom (125 points). Clarkston took first place in both events. Coming in highest on the slalom was Karen Offer in 29th place with a […]