After 21? years of sharing the magical gift of music with Oxford students, Margaret Payne is retiring. But before she hits her final note and takes that last bow, former students Lisa Jakuszeski and Katie (Fischer) Cudnohufski wish to pay tribute to Payne with photos and a farewell song at her last high school choir […]
No one will ever again be able to say Oxford Township’s water is ‘raw and untreated? as a former village councilman once described it. Last week, the township’s second water treatment plant, located along Dunlap Road near Seymour Lake Road, went into operation. ‘The water quality’s going to be a lot better,? said David Brown, […]
When most people hold a garage sale, it’s a small neighborhood happening designed to get rid of extra junk and make a little cash in the process. But when Janice Burr holds her sale, it’s not only a major community event that draws hundreds of customers, it’s part of God’s plan. ‘We’re doing it for […]
Oxford’s 3rd Annual Relay for Life exceeded everyone’s expectations this past weekend by raising $62,363 for the American Cancer Society. This year’s relay raised more money than either of the previous two events. For the third consecutive year, Oxford Bank’s relay team raised the most money, collecting more than $17,000. Barbara Couwlier, of Team Poppie, […]
Dr. William C. Skilling will be the new superintendent of Oxford Area Community Schools. ‘He’s got a fabulous vision of where education should go,? said Board of Education President Colleen Schultz. ‘I think he’s capable of taking Oxford Schools to the next level.? The school board Thursday night voted 6-0 to offer the job to […]
A local developer is hoping to capitalize off the new Polly Ann Trail bridge over M-24 by opening a small restaurant right by it. ‘I think it’s a lovely project,? said Oxford Village Planning Commissioner Sue Bossardet. Last week, the village planning commission reviewed plans for a proposed restaurant at the northeast corner of Center […]
Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance held its Annual Youth Recognition Ceremony May 17 at Christ the King Church on W. Drahner Road. Sixty youths from across the Oxford school district were honored for their good deeds, volunteer spirit and genuine kindness to others. Here they all are broken down by school. Oxford Middle School Brandon Barber ? […]
Oxford Village Planning Commissioners last week were not pleased with what they saw as the Downtown Development Authority presented yet another set of plans for the proposed reconfiguration and expansion of downtown’s southeast parking quadrant. ‘It may be economical, but I think from a safety standpoint, it has a lot of flaws,? said Planning Commission […]
Margaret Payne has spent the last two decades of her life helping Oxford students hit those high notes. ‘I’m one of those fortunate people that actually gets to do something they totally love,? she said. ‘I get to make music every day.? After 21? years in the school district, Payne is currently on her farewell […]
Tiny feet of fury flew freely at Oxford Elementary School May 15 as students of North Oakland Tae Kwon Do participated in a Kick-A-Thon to raise money for the Kid-Safe Network’s Rapid Child Search program. Each student had three minutes to do 100 kicks into bags held by brave parents. Flat donations and per-kick contributions […]