On average, Oxford/Orion FISH’s pantry has been feeding 348 people per month this year. Between 9,500 and 10,000 pounds of food is distributed to men, women and children in need on a monthly basis. It’s amazing to think that absolutely none of this would be possible without a dedicated group of volunteers. ‘We would be […]
It wasn’t easy coming up with a balanced budget for Oxford Schools next year, but lots of good news concerning retirement issues helped make it happen. ‘I think it’s a good budget,? said Tim Loock, the school district’s executive director for business and finance. ‘It’s been a difficult process, but it looks a lot better […]
Voters will actually have options in the Oxford Village Council election Tuesday, Sept. 11 as five candidates filed nominating petitions for four seats. Incumbents Chris Bishop, Teri Stiles and George Del Vigna are all seeking re-election, but they face challenges from residents Michael Hamilton and Anthony Albensi, both of whom live on Park Street. Dave […]
Will the two temporary gravel parking areas in downtown Oxford closed off by the village last week be open by the weekend? That’s the question on many people’s minds right now, particularly downtown merchants and village officials. ‘I was kind of upset. This couldn’t have come at a worse time,? said Diana Griggs, owner of […]
Bradley Marsh’s mother has never had to call her son’s school to report an absence. That’s because he’s never had one. ‘I’d never get sick on school days,? said the Leonard Elementary fifth-grader. ‘I’m always here. My parents drive me.? On the last day of school June 14, Marsh was honored for having perfect attendance […]
When Andrew Stein applies to colleges next year, he’ll have an achievement that most students can only dream about ? a perfect SAT score. Back in May, Stein, who will begin his senior year at Oxford High School in the fall, scored a 2400 on the SAT Reasoning Test, the highest score possible. ‘I was […]
Plans to sell the old Oxford Township hall aren’t going very well. Last week, the township board reviewed a $200,000 offer from the village to purchase its vacant portion of the municipal complex at 18 W. Burdick Street. ‘Tell you the truth, I’m not real happy with a $200,000 offer,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘We […]
Council was very receptive last week to the idea of an Oxford Village resident hosting various events in a vacant industrial facility at 98 S. Glaspie St. ‘I think it’s a good idea to utilize that building,? said Councilman Tom Benner. ‘I’d like to see some activity in that quadrant of the village.? Tom Smith, […]
A proposal to reduce Oxford Township’s business hours in order to save money was defeated by officials last week in a 5-2 vote. ‘To me, there’s other waste within the township budget that you get rid of before you start cutting service to our taxpayers,? said Treasurer Joe Ferrari. A motion was made by Clerk […]
It must be flattering to leave a job for a while and know it will take three people to replace you. That’s exactly how many people will be taking over the day-to-day operations of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ when Pastor Karen Moeschberger leaves for a three-month sabbatical. In Moeschberger’s absence, church members Liz […]