The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is in the market for a new executive director after terminating Amy Alder just prior to the Memorial Day weekend. ‘There was no warning,? she said. ‘I guess you don’t know what’s happening behind the scenes.? Alder, who was hired by the chamber in February 2007, was relieved of […]
Plans to build a 97,423-square-foot Kohl’s department store in Oxford got one step closer to reality last week. The Oxford Twp. Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend the township board approve the final site plan and preliminary PUD agreement for the Oxford North shopping center. Located just north of the village on the east side […]
The Addison Township Public Library celebrated the end of its Children’s Summer Reading Program with an impressive performance by local magician Baffling Bill July 26. A total of 70 children enrolled in this year’s program. ‘It’s probably 30 more people than we had last year,? said Library Director Jaema Berman. ‘The numbers are really growing.? […]
Bats, not books, drew folks to the Oxford Public Library July 25. It was standing-room only in the Rotary Community Room as Caitlin Weinfurther, an education specialist with the Organization for Bat Conservation, helped approximately 80 adults and kids gain a better understanding of the only mammal capable of flight. ‘Bats come in all different […]
Three of Oxford’s elementary schools recently earned the Michigan Green Schools designation for their energy saving and environmental-friendly activities during the 2007-08 school year. Oxford, Clear Lake and Leonard elementaries, along with 42 other schools from across Oakland County, were honored during a special ceremony May 19 held at the Oakland Schools building in Waterford. […]
With gasoline prices at $4 or more per gallon, Bob Trottier, co-owner of Casemer Tool & Machine in Oxford, can’t understand why skilled workers continue to drive great distances when there are good-paying jobs right here. ‘It’s crazy that people drive right through this town down to 9 Mile and Groesbeck to go work in […]
Editor’s Note: There are two Republican candidates running in the Aug. 7 primary election for the District #3 seat on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Answers to the profile questions were limited to 25 words each. Lana Mangiapane Municipality of residence and number of years lived there: Oakland Township for 35 years. Family: Married, […]
For young soldiers serving in foreign lands thousands of miles from home, being able to hear their loved ones? voices and talk to them directly is a priceless comfort. That’s why U.S. Air Force veteran John Manzella, of Oxford, is working hard to make sure our brave men and women serving overseas in places like […]
Editor’s Note: There are two Republican candidates running in the Aug. 7 primary election for the four-year position of Addison Township Treasurer. Answers to the profile questions were limited to 25 words each. Daniel Alberty Age: 67 Municipality and years of living there: Addison Township resident for 29 years. Family: Wife Kathleen, Daughter April, Son […]
This weekend, for the fourth straight year Oxford, will unite against a common enemy that’s claimed too many lives and isn’t through yet. Men, women, young, old, rich, poor ? cancer doesn’t discriminate. Its many forms make it an equal opportunity disease that can strike anyone at any time. Every year cancer kills parents, children, […]