Fifteen months ago, Oxford resident David Zanin had something very precious and irreplaceable stolen from his front yard. But thanks to local veterans and the U.S. Marines and Army, Zanin once again has a tangible symbol of his service to his country and an heirloom to pass on to his four-year-old son, Hunter. During a […]
Another of Oxford’s sons has returned safely from the war in Iraq, and he’s extremely grateful for all the support he received from the home-front. ‘I got a lot of packages and I’d like to thank everybody for that,? said Sgt. Charlie Myer, a 2001 Oxford High graduate. ‘It was amazing how much I got. […]
Inquiring minds have been asking what’s being constructed between the Chili’s and Tim Horton’s on the east side of M-24 in The Promenade at Waterstone retail center. Answer ? a 5,460-square-foot commercial building, which will include, among other things, a BoRics. A 1,050-square-foot BoRics Haircare along with up to three other tenants will occupy the […]
It appears the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department will be investigating at least one, maybe two, individuals connected to the North Oakland Transportation Authority. Following a special closed session meeting Jan. 3, the NOTA board voted 8-2 to request the sheriff investigate allegations made against Executive Director Pat Fitchena, who also serves as an Oxford Twp. […]
A seven-vehicle pileup around 1:30 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of M-24 and Ray Road sent four people to the hospital and left the driver who caused it with multiple citations. A 19-year-old North Branch man was headed south on M-24 at a ‘high rate of speed? in a 1994 Ford stake truck towing a […]
Joe Porreca, 60, of Oxford, has a few things in common with legendary entertainer and Rat Pack member Dean Martin. Both men were born and raised in Steubenville, Ohio. Both worked in Las Vegas for a number of years. Oh, by the way, they were first cousins. Porreca’s dad and Martin’s mother were brother and […]
I’ve been keeping score and so far the tally in Kohl’s versus the Oxford Twp. Planning Commission is 12-1 in favor of the department store. That’s how many e-mails and letters to the editor I’ve received from people since my Dec. 26 column regarding the planning commission’s demand that the proposed Kohl’s store have an […]
Home court advantage did not help the Oxford boys Varsity basketball team Friday as it lost 51-37 to Lapeer East. Ryan Markowitz made an impressive nine free-throws, part of his game-high 15 points. The team is now 2-5 overall and 2-4 in the Flint Metro League. Next up is Brandon away Jan. 11 at 7:30 […]
It appears the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department will be investigating at least one, maybe two, individuals connected to the North Oakland Transportation Authority. Following a special closed session meeting Jan. 3, the NOTA board voted 8-2 to request the sheriff investigate allegations made against Executive Director Pat Fitchena, who also serves as an Oxford Twp. […]
Some good news regarding missing U.S. Army PFC Byron W. Fouty was released by military officials just in time for the new year. 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 […]