Nothing pleases me more than when an arrogant politician is finally revealed for what he or she truly is. The only thing that makes it sweeter is when it’s someone I’ve locked horns with in print, someone who viewed him or herself as untouchable. For this reason, April 2 was one of the happiest days […]
An Oxford children’s author got the official seal of approval last week from a national organization dedicated to promoting all things family-friendly. ‘I felt humbled given the amount of children’s books printed every year,? said Ronald Meyer. Meyer’s book ‘Freddy Fox? was a 2008 Silver Recipient of the Mom’s Choice Award. The Mom’s Choice Awards […]
While the Detroit Tigers are still struggling to earn their first victory of the season, the Oxford Varsity boys baseball team is off to a 2-0 start. The Wildcat sluggers defeated Lake Fenton 11-0 and 14-1 in the April 2 season opener, which was a doubleheader at home. Senior Kyle Teague was the big hero […]
Oxford’s varsity girls softball team began its season last week with two losses. Waterford Kettering beat the ladies 9-0 and 10-9 in a doubleheader. Sophomore Chelsea Kessler, sophomore Corinne Luxton and senior Nicole Laidlaw each went 1 for 3 in the first game. Coach Sue Roeher said her team ‘gave away too many extra outs? […]
‘It was like being at the Oscars.? That’s how Maria Martin, administrative assistant for the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), described attending the Main Street Oakland County Awards ceremony held Friday evening at Glen Oaks Golf Club in Farmington Hills. The DDA, along with two local businesses and Oxford Community Schools, won a grand total […]
With less than a week to go before nominating petitions are due, three challengers joined five incumbents in filing for the Aug. 7 primary election during which all seven seats on the Oxford Township board will be up for grabs. Longtime residents Jack Curtis, Charles Kniffen and Patti Durr are running for trustee positions as […]
A spokesman for the Detroit-based American Axle & Manufacturing (AMM) indicated it was a fire, not an explosion as originally reported, at its Oxford Twp. facility May 1 that caused a worker to sustain burns so severe he had to be airlifted to a Detroit hospital for treatment. ‘The machine did not explode,? explained AAM […]
A lot of scam artists prey on senior citizens because they think they’re vulnerable, weak and easily tricked by their elaborate schemes and cunning lies. But that’s not the case with Marjorie Moore. Not only did the 87-year-old Oxford Township resident avoid being swindled, she’s fighting back by informing others to beware of checks they […]
If it’s true that good deeds and kindness are contagious, then there was an epidemic last week at Oxford High School’s Fine Arts Center. That’s where Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA) honored 35 fine, upstanding students for their selflessness and positive contributions to the community as part of the group’s annual Youth Recognition Ceremony. Although their […]
Powell Lake Township Park in Oxford will literally go to the dogs on Saturday, May 19. That’s because the K-9 Stray Rescue League will host its Second Annual Wag & Walk fund-raiser from 9-10:30 a.m. ‘Last year, we had over 200 people walk, so we’re hoping for another big turnout this year,? said Terri Dodge, […]