A 14-year-old Oxford resident got a taste of what’s waiting for him out on the open road when his vehicle was rear-ended Friday, June 13. The young man was stopped at the intersection of W. Drahner Rd. and Red Barn Dr., waiting to make a left-turn, when his 2003 GMC Envoy was struck from behind. […]
Last week was certainly a hectic one for the Oxford Fire Department. Firefighters went on a total of 65 calls between June 8 and 15. ‘That’s quite a few calls for us,? said Fire Chief Jack LeRoy. A little over half of those runs were related to the severe storm June 8, which caused numerous […]
Thirty-three years, five conference titles, two state championships, two national tournaments and 16 players who are now ordained ministers. It’s a pretty impressive legacy Joe Bullen leaves behind as he announced his retirement from coaching basketball. ‘It’s been a great ride,? said the longtime Oxford Village resident. For the last nine years, Bullen’s coached the […]
Good news for Oxford Village residents, their July 1 property tax bills will not contain a millage increase. Council last week voted 4-1 to approve a balanced budget for 2011-12 totaling $6,768,563, supported by the same tax rate of 10.62 mills, which equals $10.62 for every $1,000 of a property’s taxable value. ‘We worked really […]
It only takes a few minutes talking with Tim Davidson to see why this soft-spoken, humble man was selected as the Rotary Club of Oxford’s 2008 G.E. Meads Award recipient. ‘If I’ve done some good for some people in this town, it’s largely because of the example (Rotary’s) members have set for me over the […]
Friday the 13th turned out to be quite the lucky day for students at Oxford High School. Every one of them got an ‘A? on all their final exams and they didn’t have to take a single test. ‘At the end of the day, it doesn’t really change a grade that much,? explained Superintendent Dr. […]
Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance honored 42 area students May 25 at its annual Youth Recognition awards ceremony held at the high school’s Performing Arts Center. The students were honored for their good deeds, volunteer spirit, compassion and leadership. Here are this year’s winners: Clear Lake Elementary Sergio Borg, Cullen Card, Brendan Crabill, Danielle Deryckere, Riley Fritsche, […]
People frequently form powerful and deep attachments to inanimate objects as demonstrated by the 2000 film ‘Cast Away? starring Tom Hanks. Just as Hanks was inconsolable over the loss of his only friend on the deserted island, a volleyball named Wilson, so Craig Belmonte is upset by the recent loss of his favorite kayak paddle […]
When it comes to people who regularly violate ordinances, Oxford Township is beefing up its enforcement. ‘I’m going to say 98 percent of these violations are cleared up probably by the second notice or by the time they get the letter from the attorney,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘But we do have certain people that […]
Saving dollars and recycling water are two of the big factors being weighed as the Oxford Village Council decides which company will construct the municipality’s new water treatment plant on S. Glaspie St. All four bids came in lower than the original $2.7 million estimate provided by the Ohio-based Artesian of Pioneer a few months […]