Police say village councilman assaulted by brother in downtown fight

A fight in downtown Oxford Saturday night involving Oxford Village Councilman Michael Hamilton could lead to charges. According to Police Chief Mike Neymanowski, his agency is investigating an altercation between Hamilton, 35, and his 32-year-old brother that took place behind JonMarx Steak and Seafood (21 S. Washington St.) shortly before 9:30 p.m. ‘As of right […]

Building Hunter’s dream bedroom

Young Hunter Strunk’s been blessed with the opportunity to get the bedroom of his dreams, but in order to make it happen, he’s going to need lots of help from his community. The 12-year-old Addison resident was recently selected by the Rochester-based Suite Dreams Project to have his bedroom transformed into a healing environment that […]

Ardelean reclaims pumpkin title

It took him seven years, but Addison resident Steve Ardelean finally reclaimed the mantle of victory. With an orange monster weighing 371 pounds, Ardelean won the 8th annual Big Pumpkin Weigh-off Friday at Louie’s Food & Spirits in Lakeville. ‘It feels good,? he said. ‘I had a pretty strong pumpkin. I actually thought it was […]

Twp. seeks court order to get house demolished

An Oxford home ravaged by fire earlier this year is finally going to face the wrecking ball if the township has its way. The township is expected to file a motion in Oakland County Circuit Court seeking an order requiring Donald and Minerva Brouhard, owners of 941 Chirco Dr., to tear down their home, which […]

My quest for spiritual enlightenment and tax breaks

‘To pay taxes is human; to live tax-free is Divine.? -? Rev. C.J. Carnacchio It’s no secret that I don’t like paying taxes. Like most other normal people, I get tired of constantly rendering unto the local Caesar, the state Caesar and the federal Caesar what’s allegedly theirs. I’ve often joked about turning my humble […]

Keep an eye on the pond

Inquisitive sixth-graders got out their test tubes, tweezers and magnifying glasses last week to analyze how healthy the retention pond is at Oxford Middle School. Aided by members of the Rotary Club of Oxford, the activity was part of the Clinton River Watershed Council’s stream monitoring program. Judging by what the scientists-in-training found, the little […]

Wrestling coach to stay, return to assistant spot

There’s been no shortage of rumors swirling around town and on the internet regarding Brandon Rank’s status as the head coach of the Oxford High School varsity wrestling team. ‘Wrestling’s kind of a small community,? explained the 33-year-old Rochester Hills resident. ‘They’re very passionate and when their pot is stirred a little bit, everybody will […]

DDA balks at suggested name change

What’s in a name? To Oxford resident Rod Charles and the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the answer is a lot. That’s why last week Charles approached the DDA board about the possibility of changing the name of the Aug. 3 Celebrate Oxford event to ‘Lone Ranger Days.? The idea is to take full advantage […]

Community service set for Good Friday

Residents are invited to celebrate the sacrifice of the Christian savior Jesus Christ by attending a Community Good Friday Service at Oxford United Methodist Church (21 E. Burdck St.) on Friday, March 29. Sponsored by the Oxford Orion Ministers Association (OOMA), the service will begin at 12 noon. Good Friday is the day on which […]