More than 300 young people have taken to the sky and soared like eagles thanks to Melinda Beaudry. The 67-year-old Addison resident flew her 301st flight Sept. 24 for the ‘Young Eagles,? a program sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Young Eagles was launched in 1992 as a way to expose […]
One day welders everywhere will be able to breathe a little easier, thanks to Steve Charles. The 40-year-old Oxford resident has invented a welding helmet with a built-in respirator that’s economical, comfortable and most importantly, safe. ‘This gives (welders) another option as far as keeping their lungs safe,? said Charles, who’s been an engineer for […]
Oxford American Legion Post 108 made a $10,000 donation last week to help fellow veterans in Orion complete a memorial to all those who served their country. ‘Our brothers in Oxford are so kind and thoughtful to help us with our project,? said Dr. Joseph A. Mastromatteo, chairman of the Orion Veterans Memorial located at […]
Cellular phone shopping just got easier and more convenient with the opening of a new Wireless Toyz location right in the heart of downtown Oxford. ‘We have everything in one place,? said Joey Manni, who owns the new store and another Wireless Toyz in Lake Orion with his two brothers, Richie and Franki. Wireless Toyz […]
‘The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.? ? Edmund Burke Anyone who knows me personally or through my writing knows I’m not a believer in Utopian schemes. Life is simply too complex for one-size-fits-all solutions. Nothing in this world is perfect, most of all its people, therefore it’s impossible to craft […]
Fines wines. Imported beers. Gourmet coffees. Delicious foods. It was a delightful evening that dazzled the senses, enriched the palate and raised money for a worthy local institution. The Oxford Wine & Beverage Company (11 S. Washington Street) hosted its annual Fall Wine & Beer Show Oct. 20 at Independence Village of Waterstone. Sixty-five oenophiles […]
Although it was signed by 358 Oxford Village residents, a petition seeking to stop cityhood spending and require voter approval before council takes any further action was denied 4-0 by village officials Oct. 25. ‘We have received an attorney/client privilege letter regarding those petitions and determining them to not be valid,? said village Manager Joe […]
A two-vehicle accident on M-24, just south of Drahner Road, sent a 42-year-old Oxford woman to the hospital October 25. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, the woman was leaving the parking lot of the Nugget restaurant in her 2001 Hyundai, when she failed to yield to northbound traffic on M-24. She was struck […]
Three of biggest guys in Show Biz are coming to the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center in a few weeks along with one little guy. Michigan’s ‘Three Men and a Tenor? is bringing its high-energy blend of a cappella vocal music and comedy to the OHS stage Thursday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Formed […]
The First Amendment is truly a beautiful thing. Not only does it protect freedom of speech, religion and my favorite, the press, it also protects the right of the people ‘to petition the government for redress of grievances.? In other words, if I’ve got a beef with something my government is doing, I and my […]