When the 56 men we now call the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they did so knowing they were also signing their own death warrants should the colonial rebellion against England fail. Despite the cold shadow of the gallows looming over them, none of them chose to sign that famous document of defiance […]
Paul and Chris McDevitt share a passion for wrestling and coaching that’s earned the Oxford varsity program respect and recognition around the state. As a result, the McDevitts recently received coaching honors from the Michigan Wrestling Association. Chris was named the state Division 2 Assistant Coach of the Year while Paul was honored as a […]
Oxford’s lady golfers took third place Monday in their first Flint Metro League tournament of the season held at the Flint Elks Country Club. With a team score of 427, Oxford finished behind first place Fenton and second place Brandon, yet beat league rival Linden, who placed fourth. ‘I figured we’d be in the top […]
It was a tasty day at downtown Oxford’s Sweet & Savory Bake Shop as tons of kids and parents came to decorate Easter cookies with colorful frosting and sprinkles. The Easter Bunny was on hand to offer decorating tips, pass out cookies, pose for pictures and give out hugs. Most kids took their cookies home. […]
Newton’s Law of Gravity got quite the workout last week as Leonard Elementary held an ‘Egg’stravaganza, during which about 60 eggs were dropped from the school’s roof. Organized by Leonard teachers Chad Boyd and Mike Sudrovech, the family fun night was centered around local fathers and their kids working together to design and build various […]
Elizabeth Savage had a dream to one day own a real home. A safe, happy place where the 38-year-old single mother could raise her daughter Whitney, 9. ‘That was my goal,? she said. ‘Mostly for my daughter. I can live anywhere.? But when Elizabeth was diagnosed with third-stage ovarian cancer in May 2005, she felt […]
Christine Burns is doing her homework and the outcome could help determine Oxford’s future. Burns, who serves as the village clerk, treasurer and assistant manager, came before the township board last week to let officials know she’s finishing writing a research paper on the topic of cityhood for the village. ‘It’s important to our entire […]
A rezoning request that could have led to the development of 60 condominiums along Lakeville Road was denied 6-1 by the Oxford Township Board last week. ‘I think that’s one of the worst areas you could have multiple family,? said Treasurer Joe Ferrari. ‘Multiple family is not what we need more of and we don’t […]
In effort to make repayment of its $17.725 million water bond debt more fair and equitable, the Oxford Township Board last week voted 5-2 to begin billing the capital charge based on Residential Equivalent Units (REUs) as opposed to system connections. ‘The REU basis is the proper thing to do here,? said Tom Hundley, a […]
Those wishing to develop property in Oxford Village’s Central Business District (C-1), but lacking the necessary off-street parking to meet the requirements now have the option of paying $6,000 for each parking space they’re short. Council last week voted 4-1 to set $6,000 as the payment in lieu of parking amount with the rate to […]