Bert Jeans used to be embarrassed to say she was a bus driver because of some negative stereotypes people have. ‘As I’ve gotten older and as the years have gone on I’ve thought this is exactly what God wanted me to do,? she said. One might say last week marked the end of Jeans? mission […]
If you’ve ever wanted your child’s bedroom to look like it’s straight out of a fairy tale, or your living room to look like a southwest sierra, then Fauxscape Studios just may add the color and life you want in your decor. Kate Kogelman, owner of Fauxscape Studios in Leonard, started her faux painting and […]
To kick off the teen summer reading program at the Oxford Public Library with a bang, kids participated in Drummunity last Tuesday. Drummunity is put on by Ann Arbor native Lori Fithian, who travels with her many cultural drums to transform communities into a ‘drummunity, by promoting togetherness through rhythm.
Addison Township officials unanamously approved at their regular meeting last Monday, to continue paying dues to the Michigan Township Association (MTA). Based on the township’s 2005 taxable value, the township will pay $5,055.60 and $303.34 for legal defense for a total of $5,358.94 by August 1 of this year. According to supervisor Bob Koski, Addison […]
I guess what they say is true. When you get a puppy, it’s like having a baby. Sleepless nights, 3 a.m. potty trips and, of course, unconditional love’even in the most stressful of times. My husband Scott and I brought our little bundle of joy named Boomer, a miniature Australian Shepherd, home about three months […]
If you’ve ever wished for a pair of extra hands to help you with your chores, that wish may have come true. Oxford residents and neighbors Kristin Pavliscak and Megean Clancy just opened their new business called Home Sweet Home, which is focused on making life easier for others. Clancy had the idea to start […]
Every kid can remember the excitement of the Fourth of July holiday. Spending all day on a boat, eating cold ice cream and, most of all, watching fireworks as they illuminate the sky. Unfortunately, some celebrations can be tarnished when proper care isn’t used when handling fireworks. That’s why local law enforcement officials want to […]
In his 25 years of working at Patterson’s Prescription Pharmacy in downtown Oxford, Eugene ‘Beanie? Walker has greeted every customer with a smile and a friendly ‘hello? as they walk through the back entrance. He sits behind the tobacco counter, making friendly conversation with his regular customers, and makes sure all of his tasks are […]
Oxford residents voiced their concerns at last Tuesday’s Village planning commission meeting regarding new requests made by the builder of the Centennial Commerce Center (formerly Pat’s Place) in downtown Oxford. John Gjokaj, from developer Promark Properties in Orion, is requesting adding a basement under a portion of the 14,000 sq. ft., two-story building, which would […]
By Casey Curtis Leader Staff Writer If you weren’t in Oxford this weekend’what were you thinking? Thousands of music lovers, young and old, flocked to Centennial and Scripter parks for Oxford’s Second Annual Hot Blues and BBQ Festival. The weekend of music kicked off on Friday night in Centennial Park featuring Zydeco music from Fatboy […]