Oxford High School’s DECA Club once again did the community proud by doing extremely well in the state competition held March 12-14 in Dearborn. Of the 32 DECA students who represented Oxford, 20 qualified to compete at the International Career Development Conference April 24-27 in Louisville, Kentucky. ‘That’s pretty good,? said DECA advisor Steve Ruch. […]
Oxford Community Schools central administrative offices will be temporary relocating to various areas within Oxford High School and Middle School so construction can begin on the former central administration office. According to Deputy Superintendent Nancy Kammer, all of the offices at the Administrative Building will be moved to the temporary locations by April 11. Some […]
Ortonville-Looking for a last minute Christmas gift that doesn’t look last minute? Stop in to Mayhem Designz, 457 Mill St., and get a made-to-order present crafted by Drew Guirey. ‘A lot of items are custom and personalized,? said Guirey, who opened the shop downtown in June and is growing as word-of-mouth spreads. ‘We can attach […]
I found Christmas this week. I know, you’re probably thinking, ‘How can you miss it?? Christmas Day is almost here, shoppers are out en masse, decorations are everywhere. For weeks now, I have pondered and purchased gifts. We had our first Christmas celebration more than a week ago with family, we decorated our tree a […]
The energy output of a 1 kilowatt solar energy unit is roughly equal to the burning of 170 pounds of coal. Jim Brzezinski’s planning to harness some of that unlimited energy to fuel his Oxford Township home and live a greener life-style for the sake of his two small children. ‘Somebody’s got to take the […]
The Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Mother Son Dance at Devil’s Ridge March 19. Dressed to impress, a total of 200 moms and sons danced the night away. ? CJC
Peace on earth and good will to men. Holiday seasons always seem to get mucked up because of some whack-job somewhere is hellbent on destruction. I know it is a hard concept for me to grasp, but, the world isn’t on Dandy Don Rush’s blue-sky and sunshine schedule. It outta be, but alas, it ain’t […]
SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE December 8, 2015 A. A Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Independence Board was called to order at 7:00 PM at Independence Township Hall. B. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by State Representative Jim Tedder ? 43rd District C. ROLL CALL: Present: […]
He freely admits he’s no Michael Phelps, but Jim Brzezinski is also no slouch when it comes to competitive swimming. Back in January, the 37-year-old Oxford resident qualified during a Michigan Master Swim Meet at Lake Orion High School to compete in the U.S. Masters Swimming Short Course National Championships May 20-23 in Atlanta, Georgia. […]
While most people were celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by using their livers as storage tanks for green beer, Oxford mortician Kevin Lynch was busy getting a shave and a haircut for a lot more than two bits. Lynch, whose family owns and operates Lynch & Sons Funeral Directors Bossardet Chapel at 39 W. Burdick St., […]