Easter is sort of the forgotten holiday when it comes to charitable giving. Everybody wants to make sure those in need have plenty to eat for their Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, plus lots of clothes and toys under the tree. But there never seems to be any large charitable drives for Easter ? until now. […]
Coloring eggs for Easter isn’t just a child’s activity. For some people, it’s an expression of a rich cultural and religious history that dates back to ancient times. Such is the case with Ukrainian Easter eggs, or pysanky, the making of which was the focus of a March 10 workshop at the Oxford Public Library […]
Are you an optimistic person? Are you someone who cares about society’s youth? Are you the type of individual who’s looking to get involved in your community and really make a difference? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Optimist Club of Oxford would like to recruit you as a member. Founded […]
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Four 13-year-old Oxford girls were taken to the hospital with minor injuries Friday evening after a vehicle struck them as they attempted to illegally cross M-24 between the Oxford 7 Theater and Starbucks. Around 7:30 p.m., the girls were standing on the east side of S. Washington St., approximately 15 feet north of the white […]
It appears the Oxford Downtown Development Authority won’t be placing a ‘help wanted? ad in the newspaper for a new executive director. After less than 20 minutes worth of deliberation Monday night, the DDA board voted 6-0 to suspend Executive Director Carolyn Bennett for two weeks without pay beginning Sept. 24 as punishment for her […]
In the sanctuary at Oxford United Methodist Church sits a shiny black grand piano donated by the Curtis family as a fitting tribute to a truly musical lady. For about 30 years, the late Ruth Curtis filled this house of worship on E. Burdick St. with heavenly notes as she directed the choir and tickled […]
Richard and Bonnie Lindner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 14 by having breakfast at the McDonald’s in Oxford. ‘They make the best pancakes ? ever,? Bonnie said. The couple was married in Detroit at Brightmoor Christian Church. Richard worked at the General Motors Tech Center in Warren for 24 years, while Bonnie owned a […]
Plans to construct a booster station that will finally allow Oxford Twp. to fill its new 1-million gallon water tower on N. Oxford Rd. were given the go-ahead by officials last week. ‘The bids are out,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘They’re ready to go.? The Oxford-based Trojan Development, Inc. was previously awarded the $540,000 bid […]
Sabrina’s Salon in downtown Oxford celebrated its 10th anniversary Sunday with an Oscar-style party for its clients. The salon literally rolled out the red carpet ? and velvet ropes ? as guests were treated like Hollywood stars. ‘We just wanted to show our appreciation to our customers and have fun doing it,? said owner Sabrina […]