OXFORD TWP. ? A changing-of-the-guard is occurring at Crossroads for Youth as it was announced last week that Dr. Janet McPeek will be retiring as the 63-year-old agency’s president on May 31. ‘I absolutely love (the job), so it was a really difficult decision,? McPeek said. McPeek first became involved with Crossroads, a private, nonprofit […]
I must say I’m a big fan of two of the six amendments being proposed for the Oxford Village charter. One of them is designed to prohibit public officials from having conflicts of interest while serving the community. This is long, long overdue. One of the most basic, and often ignored, tenets of good government […]
Randy McGeachy served as the temporary postmaster of the Oxford Post Office for less than a year, but in that short time, he made a huge impression on the employees. ‘He makes this office run smoothly,? said Lisa Hoult, a letter carrier in Oxford for about 28 years. ‘No one has ever made it run […]
OXFORD VILLAGE ? A proposal to build a 76-unit multifamily housing project at 98 S. Glaspie St. was dealt a major blow last week as planning commissioners voted 4-1 to recommend denial of the planned unit development (PUD) due to its high density. ‘The only reason I voted to deny this is the fact that […]
Kate Logan has accomplished a lot for a 33-year-old. She’s proudly served her country in the Armed Forces, risking life and limb on hostile foreign soil. She’s helped countless veterans by connecting them with the resources they need to survive and succeed in civilian life. She serves as a positive role model for young women. […]
A television documentary that explores and demystifies the topic of death will feature an Oxford man who’s been dealing with the Grim Reaper’s handiwork for most of his life. ‘Death is a taboo (subject),? said Matt Smith, a 43-year-old licensed funeral director, embalmer and restorative artist. ‘People are afraid of it. It’s funny because they’re […]
Jacinta Hogan is attempting to launch an ‘intergenerational movement? that will bring Oxford High School students together with local senior citizens in need of a helping hand. ‘I’m hoping it will show them that the young people do care,? said the OHS junior. Hogan is currently recruiting student volunteers for a spring clean-up weekend on […]
In local foxhunting circles, Arthur Lee Kirby is legendary for his role in helping to establish the Metamora Hunt Club. But to Jamie Prather, he was simply her grandfather. ‘He was a tough old bird,? she said. ‘He never let us ride his horses. We never got to pet the hounds.? Prather shared a few […]
Love was in the air ? well, at least puppy love ? at Daniel Axford Elementary School Friday as students celebrated the coming of Valentine’s Day with classroom parties. Puzzles, games, crafts and sweet treats abounded as the kids took a break from their regular lessons to explore the Book of Love. Some students even […]
With Oxford Township’s sewer fund operating at a loss, it appears a rate increase could be in store for users. Last week, the township board voted 6-1 to direct its water and sewer committee to discuss the issue of sewer usage versus customer payments and make a recommendation. Trustee Jack Curtis, who serves on the […]