Tattoos going mainstream, more than art

Tattoos penetrate much deeper than the skin, seeping into the lives of those who get them. They are more than just a memory or a piece of art or a part of you – they are all these things combined, and they have the power to change you. The change can go both ways, good […]

Jr. Wildcats make donation

Oxford Junior Wildcats haven’t officially started their football season but they have already made the biggest play of the season. The boys donated their shoulder pads to the Cobras ? a Detroit youth football team. The reaction from the boys after donating was excitement and being proud they helped another team. ‘I am just glad […]

Pam Phelps got ‘zillions of phone calls? asking her to run

According to Pam Phelps, she received ‘zillions of phone calls? asking her to run as a school board candidate and that is why her name will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. ‘That’s why I am here,? Phelps said. ‘I don’t want to disappoint those people.? Phelps is no stranger to Oxford, having grown up […]

Water users should check meter size, bills

Oxford Village’s recent water and sewer rate changes were calculated based on outdated information involving the meter sizes for some residential accounts. Some accounts may have been billed as a 1-inch size meter rather than 5/8 or 3/4-inch. The size of the water meter is shown on the dial face and also on the meter […]

Change in store for new school year

As each student prepares for a new school year so too are Oxford Community School administration and staff members. This year, there are many changes. The biggest change, according to Superintendent Dr. Bill Skilling, is All Day Every Day Kindergarten, offered throughout the district. The district will also provide these young minds with programs their […]

Nothing’s certain but art and taxes

In the popular Disney movie Mary Poppins, a chalk drawing looked so real that the Banks children literally jumped into the painting, thanks to a little help from their nanny’s magic. Donald J. Chadwick, who founded The Chadwick Group P.C., described the teen art pieces he has seen over the years in a similar fashion […]

Cougar crossing

By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer A 175 lb. cougar kind of fell into Glenn Bartoni’s lap. The illegally poached animal arrived at Sportsman’s Taxidermy, owned by Lake Orion resident Bartoni, July 1 with a personal note from the governor’s office. ‘Mr. Glenn Bartoni of Sportsman’s Taxidermy’has authorized possession of one male cougar hide/frozen and […]

All voters on call for the General Election Tuesday, Nov. 4

By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer On Tuesday, Nov. 4 registered voters will have the opportunity to vote for federal, state, county, judicial and local candidates, along with state and local proposals, in the 2014 General Election. All regular precincts will be open, Orion Township Clerk Penny Shults said, from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. […]

Pistol-packin? mamas, papas, aunts and uncles

This past Sunday was a good day for a picnic and for packin? heat. About 150 people from across the state came to Oxford Township’s Seymour Lake Township Park in support of Michigan open-carry gun rights — it is lawful to carry a legally registered pistol, as long as it’s holstered and not concealed. There […]

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, A great day for a picnic, and a great turnout. I would like to thank all the great people who came out to support lawful open carry at the picnic on August 2nd. People of all ages, male and female came out Sunday to learn and show their support. All in all there […]