Spring is a great time to clean out the house and finally, get rid of all that old and unnecessary junk that’s been cluttering up the attic and garage for years. But as the old saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, so why not try to earn a few bucks before donating […]
Today, they’re living according to rules set by their parents and school. Tomorrow, they’ll be the ones making and enforcing the rules we all live by ? so be nice to them. A bright, energetic group of five Oxford High School students were selected to participate in three summer programs designed to educate them about […]
Long before a pig named Babe captured the hearts of movie-going audiences, there was another little porker named Wilbur, who taught everyone the true value of friendship. Wilbur is one of the main characters in the classic 1952 children’s novel ‘Charlotte’s Web,? written by E.B. White. The Oxford Community Theatre is bringing this classic tale […]
Kingsbury Country Day School (5000 Hosner Rd.) opened its doors to the public Sunday afternoon during an open house designed to give parents and prospective students an in-depth look at everything the independent JK-8 educational institution has to offer. Founded in 1953, the school is well-known and well-respected for providing art, drama, music, world language, […]
Today, the villages of Oxford and Ortonville were officially selected to become Main Street Oakland County communities. ‘I think it’s going to mean great things for downtown Oxford,? said Michelle Bishop, executive director of the Oxford Community Development Authority. ‘I’m really excited.? Main Street Oakland County is an economic development program specifically targeted to provide […]
Every fisherman has his tale of ‘the one that got away? or the old ‘I swear it was this big? story. But not every fisherman can say their prize catch weighed a couple of tons and had four wheels. Not every fisherman that is except for a 32-year-old Clarkston man who spotted a blue 1993 […]
Oxford lost its doctor last week. Dr. David Jennings peacefully passed away Sept. 14, 2004 at the age of 77. For 46 years, the good doctor was always on call ? day and night ? for the people of Oxford and its surrounding areas. He cared for our sick. He delivered our babies. He healed […]
An Oxford woman will finally get to face the man accused of kidnapping, raping and attempting to kill her nearly three years ago. A preliminary examination for Mohammad Haris Hasan, 23, has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1 in the Waterford 51st District Court before Judge Richard Kuhn. Hasan was arraigned Sept. 7 […]
A spokesman for the Detroit-based American Axle & Manufacturing (AMM) indicated it was a fire, not an explosion, at its Oxford facility May 1 that caused one of its workers to sustain burns so severe that he had to be airlifted to a Detroit hospital for treatment. “The machine did not explode,” said AAM Spokesman […]
Oxford Village’s attorney is recommending council grant its manager discretionary power to exempt properties, in certain ‘rare? and ‘costly? cases, from complying with the requirements of state building codes. However, a state official claims this is illegal and could put the village’s authority to perform inspections and enforce state codes in jeopardy. ‘We have a […]