Three more projects to go and the new Oxford High School’s extreme make-over will be a wrap, according to Dave Griggs, senior project manager with Etkin-Skanska, Inc. In his November construction report, Griggs told the school board the project nearest to completion is the high school natatorium or swimming pool facilities (see above story), which […]
Nora Chapa Mendoza’s haunting abstract images of migrant workers have been collected by prominent art lovers across the globe. Right now the talented Michigan artist’s acrylic and oil paintings are on display in Oxford throughNov. 30 at Margot’s Gallery and Frame (5 S. Washington St.). Mendoza’s works are part of the private collections of former […]
In a little over five hours Nancy Klees went from grandmother to grand-winner, in the Grand Rapids first annual marathon. Coincidentally, the Halloween day run was her inaugural run, and she took first place in her age group. ‘It was just one of those spur of the moment things,? laughed Klees, 65. On a dare […]
The good news is Oxford High School maintained their B grade for the 2003-2004 school year — this according to the Michigan Department of Education. The state released school report cards on Nov. 4. The bad news, the Wildcats could have had an A. ‘We felt a B was a legitimate grade,? said Karen Eckert, […]
Call it fate, coincidence, or just plane luck for Scott Cotter, owner of CB’s Superior Party Store, he was in right place at the right time to be a contributing member of rural Lakeville life. ‘I’m looking forward to the journey here,? Cotter said. Lakeville’s newest convenience store is located at 1400 Rochester Road. Convenience […]
After almost 10 years of litigation, Addison Township and the Zoning Board of Appeals suffered a setback in trying to stop construction of a bridge over Lakeville Lake. ‘The court is saying the property owners have a vested right to go forward with the bridge,? said Robert Davis, Attorney representing Addison Township and the ZBA […]
Addison Township received more than $18,000 this year in federal Community Development Block Grant funds. The federal grant money is distributed to each municipality for community improvements, specifically for seniors groups, lower income population, and physically challenged residents. On November 4 the township held a public hearing for suggestions and allocation of the funding. The […]
Addison Township last week handed over the deed to old Fire Station #1 to the Village of Leonard. ‘I’m just glad to see it go back to the village without any disputes,? said Fire Chief George Spencer. In 1949, Addison Township built its first fire station, on E. Elmwood St. in Leonard. At the time […]
In January 1944, 20-year-old PFC Wilton Moore found himself crossing the Atlantic Ocean in the belly of a Liberty ship. Little did Moore know, he was about to play a role in some of the most famous battles of World War II. Moore, of Oxford, was an airplane mechanic for the 461st Bomb Group of […]
He’s only been competing on his bike for five years, but Ben Bradford already has his sights set on the 2008 Summer Olympics in China. ‘That will be the first year BMX racing will be in the Olympics,? said the 16-year-old Oxford High School student. Bradford became National Bicycle League (NBL) state champion in September, […]