Thursday, Sept. 13 marked the beginning of the end of an era as it was announced that one of the oldest businesses in Oxford is in the process of being sold. Shortly after 4 p.m., it was revealed that the 128-year-old Oxford Bank has entered into a ‘definitive agreement? under which it will be acquired […]
Those wishing to vote in next year’s Oxford Village election will have to wait until September to do so. Council voted 4-0 last week begin holding village elections in September of odd-numbered years. Officials also voted to change the length of council terms so ultimately each seat would carry with it a four-year term as […]
Oxford Village officials last week expressed their desire to review and approve any changes to the proposed Polly Ann Trail pedestrian bridge over M-24. Council last week voted 4-0 that ‘any scope changes? to the proposed bridge plans, such as dimensions and the addition of stairways, be ‘resubmitted to the village (both planning commission and […]
A 14-year-old Oxford resident got a taste of what’s waiting for him out on the open road when his vehicle was rear-ended Friday, June 13. The young man was stopped at the intersection of W. Drahner Rd. and Red Barn Dr., waiting to make a left-turn, when his 2003 GMC Envoy was struck from behind. […]
Public hearings will be held at the 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 Oxford Village Council meeting regarding proposed ordinance amendments prohibiting loitering and improper use of skateboards, scooters, mopeds, rollerblades and bikes. First readings for each of these proposed ordinances were mistakenly held Dec. 14 without public hearings preceding them, according to village Manager Joe […]
Last week was certainly a hectic one for the Oxford Fire Department. Firefighters went on a total of 65 calls between June 8 and 15. ‘That’s quite a few calls for us,? said Fire Chief Jack LeRoy. A little over half of those runs were related to the severe storm June 8, which caused numerous […]
If you own property or a business located in downtown Oxford’s southeast parking quadrant, you’ll want to attend a public hearing set for 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17 in the village council chambers at 22 W. Burdick St. The topic ? a proposed special assessment on 18 downtown properties to help finance the renovation and […]
It only takes a few minutes talking with Tim Davidson to see why this soft-spoken, humble man was selected as the Rotary Club of Oxford’s 2008 G.E. Meads Award recipient. ‘If I’ve done some good for some people in this town, it’s largely because of the example (Rotary’s) members have set for me over the […]
I know I’m going to take some heat over this column, but that’s okay, I’m used to controversy. There’s something that’s been on my mind for the last few years and with February 2 just around the corner, it seemed like an opportune time to pen this rant. Alright, here it is in a nutshell […]
Friday the 13th turned out to be quite the lucky day for students at Oxford High School. Every one of them got an ‘A? on all their final exams and they didn’t have to take a single test. ‘At the end of the day, it doesn’t really change a grade that much,? explained Superintendent Dr. […]