After 17 months with the Oxford Downtown Development Authority, Kevin Stephison is leaving the board ? and maybe even the country. No, he’s not in trouble with the law. But Stephison’s professional life is so busy right now, it necessitated his resignation from the DDA as both a board member and chairman at the Dec. […]
Some good news regarding missing U.S. Army PFC Byron W. Fouty was released by military officials last week. Two suspected extremists believed to be complicit in the May 12, 2007 ambush and kidnapping of three U.S. soldiers, including Fouty, were detained following Dec. 24-25 raids in Ramadi, Iraq. ‘Overall, it’s hopeful that they’re still on […]
‘The cheap drives out the dear.? ? Gresham’s Law History and I have enjoyed a lifelong love affair. Growing up I spent a lot of time going to antique shops, visiting Greenfield Village, reading history books and watching old movies. I’ve always been fascinated with the past. As a student of politics, I find the […]
A local scout and an Oxford Township official have teamed up to protect a native bird and help its declining population once again flourish. Life Scout Alex McDonald, who’s a member of Oxford Boy Scout Troop 366, is in the process of constructing 10 nest boxes (or birdhouses), specifically designed for Eastern Bluebirds, as his […]
A thief or thieves recently struck the Polly Ann Trail, robbing the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) of a painting and the community of the opportunity to enjoy it. ‘It’s disappointing that someone wants to ruin it for everybody else,? said Michelle Hauske, coordinator of the DIA’s Inside/Out project. A reproduction of the famous masterpiece […]
For a deer hunter, there’s no greater thrill than bagging that first buck, except when it also happens to be a trophy-sized whitetail. Oxford resident Spencer Petoskey, 12, experienced both those thrills on Sunday, Sept. 25 when he shot a 9-point buck that dressed out at an impressive 192 pounds. ‘I was like, ‘Oh my […]
A typical church service often contains a fair number of amens and hallelujahs. But the one held Sunday afternoon at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ in Oxford Village was punctuated by a few meows and woofs. That’s because the church’s pastor, Liz Wilson, held a special blessing of the pets. ‘I am a big […]
There’s a word for a man who dates women for money. In Peter Banachowski’s case, the word is comedian. The 2006 Oxford High School graduate, who now lives and works in the Los Angeles area, appeared last week on the new syndicated dating show ‘Excused,? which airs Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. on the […]
You can hear the mixture of love and loss in Oxford resident Molly McCubbin’s voice when she talks about her late father Russell. ‘As my dad, he was perfect,? she said. ‘He’s my favorite person ? still is and always will be. He was patient and encouraging. He was my biggest fan. He taught me […]
Some good news regarding missing U.S. Army PFC Byron W. Fouty was released by military officials last week. Two suspected extremists believed to be complicit in the May 12, 2007 ambush and kidnapping of three U.S. soldiers, including Fouty, were detained following Dec. 24-25 raids in Ramadi, Iraq. ‘Overall, it’s hopeful that they’re still on […]