It was a truly magical evening Friday as Leonard Elementary School held its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance in the gym. There were plenty of twirls, laughs and hugs as little girls had a fun time with the most important men in their lives. The Hawaiian luau theme made the night extra special and colorful.
Approximately 780 volunteers spent the weekend doing yardwork at approximately 115 local homes for folks who need it as part of Oxford Gives Back. For the story, read “Oxford Gives Back lives up to its name: 780 volunteers clean up 115 yards in 2 days.”
The sand exploded as Oxford High School student Antonia Vackaro made her landing for the long jump during the 55th Annual Elmer Ball Oxford Invitational held Saturday. For results, read “Tough day for Cats at Elmer Ball Invite.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
OXFORD VILLAGE – Residents of Dennison, Hovey and Hudson streets turned out in full force April 18 to protest the proposed rezoning of two parcels, totalling a half-acre, in order to allow for the potential replacement of two single-family homes with a three-story, multiple-family development. “I’m totally against it and I think most of my […]
A number of significant and broad revisions to Oxford Village’s zoning map and ordinance were recommended by the planning commission last week following a second public hearing on the topic. Now, it’s up to the village council to approve or deny them. “We want to promote investment in the village (and) streamline our processes,” said […]
OXFORD VILLAGE – Some residents and property owners of Davison St. made their voices heard at an April 18 public hearing and the planning commission acted accordingly. At issue was a proposal to rezone five parcels on the south side of the street (14-32 Davison St.) from R-1 single family residential to Central Business District […]
Things are moving forward to transform a small piece of vacant land in Oxford Village into a little park/rest area along the Polly Ann Trail. Last week, the trail’s management council authorized its manager, Linda Moran, to work with the involved parties; do the necessary research regarding property lines, zoning and ordinances; and start the […]
Individuals, businesses and organizations will soon be sought to help keep the Polly Ann Trail litter-free and looking good. Sponsors are needed to pay for trash cans to be placed along the recreational trail that winds its way through Addison, Oxford and Orion townships along with the villages of Leonard and Oxford. “We don’t have […]
Saturday was a tough day for the Wildcat track and field teams as they hosted the 55th Annual Elmer Ball Oxford Invitational. The men’s team placed sixth out of 18 teams with a total of 37 points, while the women’s team finished 16th out of 17 teams with 5 points. Oak Park dominated the day […]
Oxford Township officials have a big decision to make – pay more than three-quarters of a million dollars now for a major sewer project or be part of a bond that spreads the cost out over the next two decades and adds more than $230,000 in interest to the total bill. They’re expected to decide […]