Kids and reporters have at least one thing in common ? we’re curious by nature. We ask lots and lots of questions. The fifth-graders in Mrs. Mary Ludeman’s class at Oxford Elementary demonstrated their inquisitive sides Thursday when the teacher’s daughter and her friend visited the classroom to answer questions about their recent military service […]
Why is it downtown Oxford has zero night life? It’s like a morgue down there. Scratch that ? even a morgue has its interesting days. It’s a shame that if I want to go somewhere to listen to some Blues, jazz or swing music while enjoying a premium adult beverage and fine tobacco product, I […]
The Oxford High School Marching Band held its annual ‘Tag Day Sales? this weekend raising approximately $8,632. The bulk of the money will be used to purchase new concert uniforms. A small portion will be used to offset some costs associated with the band’s trip to Florida during which members will perform at Disney World.
Voters in Oxford and Addison townships turned out enmasse to vote in yesterday’s general election. In Addison, 3,570 out of 4,697 registered voters participated in the election for a turnout rate of 76.01 percent. In Oxford, 9,874 out of 13,313 registered voters cast a ballot for a turnout rate of 74.17 percent. Here are the […]
Backyards & Burgers 2012 was certainly a profitable event for the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), but not so much for businesses within the district. According to a report prepared by DDA Administrative Assistant Maria Martin, the DDA took in a grand total of $24,985 in profits from the four-day event in May. That consisted […]
Last week was the official start of summer and oh, what a glorious week it was, filled with plenty of sunshine, blue skies and warm breezes. Now is the time for everyone to slow down, kick back and enjoy the splendor of this all-too-short Michigan season. Take that vacation you’ve been putting off. Give the […]
‘Twenty to thirty years (in prison) on a guy this old is a life sentence.? That’s how Oakland County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Paul Walton characterized the future for Robert Brian Kelly, who pleaded guilty last week to the murder of his 20-year-old daughter, Megan Roberts. On May 9, 2011, the 53-year-old Oxford man bludgeoned Roberts, […]
The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has settled its large debt to the Oxford Village government. Last week, the DDA board voted 7-0 to withdraw $165,934 from its investments through Oakland County in order to pay the village for invoices from the 2010-11 fiscal year. ‘Aside from a few bills, we believe we’ve come to a […]
There’s no doubt the decision is saving the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) money, but some officials worried what would happen if it doesn’t work out. Last week, the DDA board voted 5-2 to amend Director Madonna Van Fossen’s employment contract to pay her a lump sum of $11,000 up-front on July 1, so she […]
In every community, there are loads of volunteer opportunities, but surely the noblest among them involves feeding the hungry. The Free Meals program at Oxford United Methodist Church (OUMC) is offering folks the chance to help nourish their neighbors by either serving or cooking food. ‘I think it’s very rewarding,? said Director Colleen Richter, who […]