Old mill gets new owners

Leonard’s old mill got three new owners last week. On April 13, Steve Bivens along with Larry and Jerry Hoffman purchased the Leonard Country Mill on East Elmwood Street from Bruce Twp. resident Edward Knight for an undisclosed amount. One of the mill’s new owners, Larry Hoffman, currently serves as a trustee on the Leonard […]

A day at the races

After competing in back-to-back meets Saturday and Sunday at Amber Way Stables in Groveland Twp., the OHS Equestrian Team won the district championship in the ‘A? and ‘C? divisions. Oxford had riders competing in 17 classes (or events) each day. In the ‘A? Division, Oxford’s total score of 707 points ? a combination of this […]

Soldier son continues family tradition in Afghanistan

Serving their country has sort of become a family business for the Nelsons as its third generation landed in Afghanistan last month to continue the fight against terrorism. ‘The presidential candidates are asking people to serve a bigger cause,? said Oxford resident Dan Nelson. ‘My son happens to be living that.? U.S. Airman First Class […]

My Way

Hi, my name is C.J. Carnacchio and I’m a recovering straight-ticket voter. I’m ashamed to admit I used to vote straight GOP ballots when election season rolled around. Don’t judge me. I was young. I needed the money. I’d go into the voting booth, mark my ballot, then completely black out. I’d come to hours […]

Great Job, Peacemakers!

Hats off to the Peacemakers Club at Clear Lake Elementary. The community-minded group of third through fifth-graders organized a blood drive in the school gym last week for the American Red Cross. Fifty-one generous people attempted to donate blood, resulting in a total of 38 pints of liquid life for the Red Cross.

Jury says NE parking property worth $267,830

The verdict is in ? the hotly-contested half-acre of parking property in downtown Oxford’s northeast quadrant is worth exactly $267,830. That’s how much an Oakland Country Circuit Court jury unanimously determined the value to be after a two-day trial and nearly three hours of deliberation Sept. 24. ‘We won the case,? said Oxford Village attorney […]

I am Iron Man!

eader Editor An 8-foot tall iron man now stands watch over the auto shop at Oxford High School. But it’s not the Marvel Comics superhero. It’s a unique sculpture created by seniors Zack Lutey and Connor Novack, who are enrolled in Auto Technology 3, the advanced class. ‘We had to make a sculpture for art […]

Feds charge auction owner with selling stolen goods

The owner of an Oxford Township auction house is facing federal criminal charges in connection with the sale of a historically significant Korean artifact that was allegedly illegally removed from a palace by a U.S. serviceman 62 years ago. James Carl Amato, 50, of Mayfield Twp. in Lapeer County, was arrested without incident Feb. 12 […]

Council gives tentative OK for farmers market

Tentative approval for a farmers market in downtown Oxford’s northwest quadrant was granted by the village council last week following a lengthy discussion that touched on everything from parking issues and restrooms to appropriate merchandise and past failures. ‘I personally would like to see a farmers market there in that location,? said village President Tony […]

Driver sought in village hit-and-run

Oxford Village Police are seeking information about a white or light-colored Buick Rendezvous with front-end damage. This is the vehicle believed to have struck a 28-year-old Lake Orion man as he was crossing S. Washington St. (M-24) in mid downtown Oxford. The incident occurred at approximately 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. According to Police […]