Equestrian lovers from Addison Twp. voiced their concerns Sept. 14 at a Polly Ann Trail Management Council meeting about the recent trail surfacing and bridge project. The project, which began the beginning of September, will have 12.2 miles of the 12-foot-wide trail resurfaced with crushed limestone. The trail begins at Bordman Rd. in Addison Twp. […]
Brush up on the preamble and the amendments, kids! Last Friday, students of all levels nationwide took part in the first ever Constitution Day. Federal legislation passed in December of 2004 states that any school that receives federal funding must offer the teaching of the U.S. Constitution on September 17 of each year. Since the […]
With everyone pulling together to help aid those who suffered from Hurricane Katrina, Oxford resident Shannon Burns decided to join the bandwagon and raise money for the relief efforts. After her husband, a paid-on-call firefighter with the Oxford Fire Department, helped collect a large amount of money from their boot drive, she thought she could […]
Preschoolers learn a lot of important lessons at a young age. Like how to tie a shoe, reciting their ABC’s and how to count. But no matter how young they are, the most important lesson preschoolers at Oxford’s Head Start Program are learning is how to help people in need. Thanks to program coordinator Denise […]
Looking for a relaxing day filled with pampering and maybe even a new look? Then check out the new Abalon Salon & Spa, located in the old Artisan Natural Bodyworks building at 121 S. Washington. Owned by a husband and wife team of Ken and Maryann Matykowski of Lake Orion, the almost two-month old business […]
According to Lori Lambert, owner of the new Lori’s Pet Paradise in downtown Oxford, hairdressers have it easy. ‘Their client is in the chair, they can talk to them and they don’t have to worry about being bit,? she joked. That’s not to say Lambert doesn’t enjoy her job. In fact, she loves it. Lori’s […]
Scarecrows, chili and costumes, oh my! Last weekend’s Scarecrow Festival in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park proved to be the highlight of the season and left no one with an empty stomach. Residents from Lake Orion, Clarkston and Auburn Hills feasted their eyes on the many creative scarecrows entered into the Scarecrow Contest. From a nativity […]
In an effort to boost Michigan’s tourism industry, Governor Granholm signed legislation last month that will give Oxford students more time to enjoy a couple more weeks in the sun. The legislation requires all Michigan schools to begin the next school year after Labor Day instead of starting at the end of August. According to […]
When Linda Smith answered a want ad for a utility billing clerk for the Village of Oxford in 1978, she had no idea it would turn out to be a 27?-year stint. For Smith, a resident of Clarkston, the many years of working for the village have been great, but tomorrow will mark the beginning […]
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be a student at Oxford Middle School? Now’s your chance. Each month, Oxford school principals and department chairs have been reporting to the school board about some aspect of their school. Last week, four students at OMS, along with Principal Karen Sage, presented ‘A Day in […]