Oxford man charged with molesting girl, 9

A 35-year-old Oxford Township man is free on bond, but wearing an electronic tether after allegedly molesting a 9-year-old girl last week on Thomas Road. Thomas Eugene Moore was arraigned July 15 in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court before Magistrate Magistrate Robert Badgley on one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Moore is accused of […]

Founder, owner Tom’s Hardware dies at 77

ANN ARBOR ? Oxford lost a shrewd businessman July 18, 2005 when Tommy P. Toteff passed away at the University of Michigan Hospital, the result of complications from heart surgery. He was 77 years old. Founder and owner of Tom’s Hardware for 56 years, there was a time when Mr. Toteff had stores in Pontiac, […]

Nearly $2.3 million bid accepted for bridge, trail project

ADDISON ? A nearly $2.3 million bid to construct a pedestrian bridge over M-24 in downtown Oxford and surface 12.2 miles of non-motorized trail was accepted last week by the Polly Ann Trailway Management Council (PATMC) and Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). ‘They are targeting Aug. 1 as the starting date for construction,? said […]

The local touch

Behind every great event is someone working day and night to pull everything together. Behind Celebrate Oxford 2005 ? set for August 5 and 6 ? that person is Vicky Winkler. Winkler, who’s lived in Oxford for almost six years, was hired by the DDA back in May on a part-time contractual basis as Celebrate […]

Pickup slams Jeep on M-24

A two-vehicle collision at M-24 and Harriet St., south of Gateway Drive, sent a Burton woman to the hospital July 13. Ironically, the accident took place in front of the POH Medical Center. Apparently, a 47-year-old Oakland Township man driving a 1994 Jeep Cherokee was stopped in the left lane of northbound M-24, preparing to […]

Potter-mania at the library

Diehard fans of the popular Harry Potter series gathered at the Oxford Public Library July 15 to await the release of the sixth book at midnight. Thirty-two wizards and witches in training arrived at 8 p.m. to begin a night filled with scavenger hunts, potion-making classes and Harry Potter trivia. Participants were divided into four […]

Berry wet, but still berry fun

Steady rain, thunder and gray skies didn’t stop the good times in Leonard Saturday as the community hosted its 53rd Annual Strawberry Festival. Photo one shows Emerson Balch, 5, has a ball going down the giant inflatable slide. Photo two shows Cortnee Kronin, 8, took first place in the festival’s karaoke contest. Photo three shows […]

Snap, crackle, power out in Oxford

DOWNTOWN OXFORD ? Power pole split in two, maybe the result of a lightning strike. Man trapped inside elevator. A power surge and electrical fire shut down the town’s bank. About 2,000 customers were left with no electricity. Thursday, July 21 was no ordinary day and it certainly was a hectic one for Oxford firefighters. […]

Benner on ballot, McGinnis write-in

For the first time in five years, an Oxford Village Council election will actually be contested, although both candidates won’t be on the ballot. Incumbent Councilman Tom Benner filed a nominating petition Friday for the four-year council seat on the Tuesday, Sept. 13 village ballot. Village resident Susan McGinnis also plans to run for council […]

Curtis Insurance founder severely injured in crash

The founder of the Curtis Insurance Agency in downtown Oxford is in serious, but stable condition following a July 19 auto crash in Metamora Township. Addison resident Ralph R. Curtis, 85, is currently being treated at the Hurley Trauma Center in Flint after sustaining severe injuries in a head-on collision on M-24, just south of […]