A painter working in the new gymnasium at the current Oxford Middle School received several injuries after falling approximately 13 feet onto the unfinished concrete floor. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, David McGlasson, 37, of Warren, was working in a balcony area on April 20 when he leaned against a cable railing. The […]
Kids! I don’t know what’s wrong with these kids today! This week’s paper is chock full of news stories about kids committing really stupid, irresponsible and destructive acts at Oxford Middle School. Breaking and entering, vandalism, carrying weapons, making a bomb threat ? whatever happened to passing notes or skipping class to go to the […]
I’m concerned about the groups of teenagers roaming the streets of Oxford Village and creating problems for residents. They gather in groups of anywhere from three to nine individuals and disturb the neighborhood with rowdy and mischievous behavior, and sometimes vulgar language. They don’t appear to be underprivileged children ? they are well-dressed and have […]
Oxford American Legion Post 108 is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 to 8 p.m. May 7. Pre-registration is appreciated. For an appointment or to register call (248) 628-1051. Post 108 is located on E. Drahner Road, just east of M-24.
Project Manager David Griggs, with Etkin Skanska Inc., reported at the April 27 regular meeting of the Oxford Schools Board of Education that the school district’s bond issue is currently $976,931 over budget. Griggs informed board trustees ‘there is an overage? and ‘it has increased;? however, he also stated that there are more change orders […]
Lakeville Elementary’s normally quiet library was filled with screams Friday night after the PTO transformed it into a Haunted House filled with all sorts of ghoulish sights and fiendish characters. The 6th annual Halloween fund-raiser generated $2,500 for the PTO. ‘It all goes to the kids,? said Oxford resident Kristen Hulbert, who’s organized the Haunted […]
The Oxford Varsity girls swim team lost to Utica Eisenhower 57-128 last Thursday. Although they lost, the team is still pumped to host this weekend’s Flint Metro League tournament and move up in their standing. The 200 medley relay team of sophomore Allison Woonton, senior Anna Bonfiglio, and freshmen Jenna Mallard and Anna Daves took […]
Wendy Murdoch, internationally recognized riding instructor, author and founder of The Murdoch Method, LLC, will be holding a signing for her new book, Simplify Your Riding, at the Covered Wagon Saddlery in downtown Oxford today, May 6, from 5-7 p.m. Ms. Murdoch teaches riders in her book how their body position influences their horse. For […]
Crossroads for Youth Horticulture and Lanscape students are inviting the public to attend their Annual Bedding Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8. The students? greenhouses are full of great plants at great prices. Annuals, perennials, tomatoes and decorative landscape items will be for sale. The sale […]
Vino flowed and checkbooks opened as the Friends of the Addison Township Public Library hosted a wine tasting and silent auction at Addison Oaks Oct. 25. More than 110 people attended the fund-raiser, which generated over $5,000 for the Friends? efforts to someday build a new township library with loads more space, modern amenities and […]