A request to begin a free book-sharing program based in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park was approved 3-0 by the village council last week. ‘I think it’s a good idea,? said Councilwoman Rose Bejma. The program would involve placing a box containing books inside the park. People would be welcome to take books for their own […]
Marion Patricia Paad had a huge pay day last week. The former deputy clerk for Oxford Village received a $300,000 check from the Michigan Municipal League’s (MML) Liability and Property Pool as settlement for her lawsuit against the municipality. Paad had sued the village in U.S. District Court for malicious prosecution and retaliating against her […]
Two Oxford veterans received an early Christmas present from a group of local classic car enthusiasts. The cruisers who gather every Thursday at The Burning Oak Smokehouse (595 N. Lapeer Rd.) in Oxford Township recently gave $300 each to a couple of veterans of the Vietnam and Iraq wars. Cruiser Earl Caron said they’re free […]
Attending an exhibit on work was anything but a chore for all the folks who turned out Friday evening for an opening gala to celebrate the arrival of a piece of the Smithsonian Institute at the Oxford Public Library. ‘I’m really impressed,? said Oxford resident Ray McNally. ‘The graphics are great. The photographs are great. […]
It looks like Oxford Township is going into the real estate business. Last week, the township board voted to set the asking prices for two pieces of publicly-owned property. Officials are listing the Oxford Veterans Memorial Civic Center (28 N. Washington St.) and the parking lot behind it for $600,000. Even though they’re being marketed […]
Everybody needs a hero from time to time. Fortunately, this area has a hefty supply of them as once again public safety personnel played Santa Claus during the ‘Shop with a Hero? event held Dec. 9 at the Oxford Meijer. Approximately 70 children from Oxford, Addison and surrounding communities went shopping with uniformed men and […]
Kindergartners in Daniel Axford Elementary teacher Jennifer Kontry’s class celebrated the last day before Christmas vacation in a very sweet way. They worked together to make their very own little gingerbread houses. Loaded with all sorts of candy and tons of frosting, the homes were appealing to both the eye and the tummy.
ROCHESTER HILLS ? For a woman accused of a double homicide and facing the prospect of spending the rest of her life in prison, Sylvia Marie Majewska was preoccupied with the fact she didn’t have her eyeglasses. Twice the 65-year-old Addison woman brought it up while answering questions posed by 52-3 District Judge Lisa Asadoorian […]
There are many ways to show support for a friend. But Priscilla Bigford, Crystal Browning and Derrek Pauley never imagined they would one day show their support for their dear friend Daryne Gailey by sitting in a courtroom, staring at the woman who allegedly ended his life by slashing his throat. ‘I need to know […]
Hey, what’s the big idea? Oh, that’s the thing all lit up in Oxford Village resident Greg Jorgensen’s front yard at the corner of Dennison and Hudson streets. Using a 5-gallon bucket, some plumbing supplies and an array of pre-programmed LED lights, Jorgensen put together an eye-catching holiday display that’s as unique and colorful as […]