An opportunity to learn more about Christian Science and visit one of downtown Oxford’s historic buildings is happening Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. Barbara Vining, a public practitioner of Christian Science for more than 40 years and resident of Toledo, Ohio, will be speaking about the ‘universal law of healing? at the First Church […]
James Lumber is closing its Oxford store and possibly other locations as part of a consolidation plan to survive the state’s poor economy. ‘At some point it will be (closing). It won’t be soon,? said Doug Graham, Jr., one of the owners of James Lumber. ‘It won’t be in the immediate future.? The Oxford store […]
Oxford Township is one step closer to free wireless internet service as officials last week voted 6-0 to approve the Wireless Oakland intergovernmental and license agreement with the county. ‘I think it’s definitely the wave of the future,? said Treasurer Joe Ferrari. The township became the 53rd community in the county to sign a Wireless […]
A Nov. 4 fund-raiser to aid an Oxford man suffering from a life-threatening kidney disease raised close to $19,000. ‘It’s totally overwhelming,? said John Bray, who has Polycystic Kidney Disease, which eventually causes kidney failure. ‘I just want to thank the community, thank everyone who was involved.? Held at Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub, the event […]
Oxford Township is considering taking ownership of an historic cemetery run by descendents of the residents who founded it prior to the mid-19th century. Concern over the cost of perpetual care and who will take care of the cemetery in the future, prompted the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association to attend the township board meeting last […]
Two days after being elected to the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Brad Jacobsen was appointed to finish out the remainder of his late father-in-law’s term representing District #1. ‘I’m very, very pleased and thankful that the people of the district thought I’d be able to do the job,? he said. ‘I’m easy to access […]
A stirring mixture of heartfelt words and patriotic music filled the Performing Arts Center Friday night at Oxford High School as the seventh and eighth grade choirs performed their annual Veterans Day tribute. Dubbed the ‘Americana Concert,? the hour-long program, conducted by the Oxford Middle School Music Department, saluted veterans from all five branches of […]
A millage proposal to maintain and expand Oxford Township’s safety path system could be placed before voters in the August 2008 primary election. ‘I just would like to see some continuing funding for the safety paths,? said Larry Kucemba, who pitched the idea of a dedicated millage to the township board Tuesday night. Speaking on […]
The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a new executive director following Jennifer Duncan’s resignation this week. ‘Her last day was today,? said Chamber President Christine Stephens on Tuesday. Why Duncan, who worked for the chamber for nearly 10 years, resigned was not disclosed. ‘I’d leave that to Jennifer,? Stephens said. ‘I’m not really […]
Horses should be allowed on the bridge over M-24 and buggies permitted on the Polly Ann Trail. That was the Oxford Village Council’s message to the Polly Ann Trail Management Council (PATMC) as it voted last week 4-0 to recommend ‘the trail be open to any and all non-motorized activity.? ‘The Polly Ann Trail was […]