On Saturday, Dec. 15, Oxford’s Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery joined other final resting places around the country and across the globe as a participant in the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony. Locally, a total of 220 wreaths were placed on the graves of veterans to honor their service and remember their sacrifices. For a whole page […]
Clear Lake Elementary first-grader Savannah Eber, a member of Girl Scout Troop 76651, adds the finishing touches to a gingerbread house she made Saturday at the Oxford Public Library. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
When folks enter the Oxford Public Library, many of them probably don’t realize the critical role Duane Salswedel played during the building’s construction in the 1990s. “I don’t think the library would have gotten built without him,” said Connie Miller, a former longtime member of the Oxford Public Library Friends (OPLF) and past president. “Duane […]
Emily Paige Williams, a 2-month-old Oxford girl, was reported to be in critical condition and on life support Monday afternoon as a result of her father allegedly shaking her on Dec. 7. Christopher Scott Williams, 25, of Oxford, was arraigned Dec. 10 in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on the felony charge of first-degree child […]
When Dallas Pruitt was attending Oxford High School, he never imagined that one day he’d be surrounded by the nation’s highest-ranking lawmakers, taking part in a ceremony honoring a late president. But that’s exactly what he did on Dec. 3. “(It’s) still crazy to me that some kid from Pontiac got to do something like […]
Sixty-five deserving children went shopping for Christmas gifts with police officers and firefighters at the Oxford Meijer store as part of the annual Shop with a Hero event held Dec. 6. The kids bought items for themselves along with their parents, siblings and other family members. Participating agencies included the Oxford Village Police Department, Oakland […]
Long before video games ruled the toy world, model trains were synonymous with Christmas as generations of children asked Santa Claus to leave a set of cars and tracks under the tree. Kids spent hours watching little locomotives go round and round as they imagined themselves working on the railroad all the livelong day. As […]
Got an opinion or suggestion regarding the outdoor display of merchandise by Oxford Village businesses? If so, planning commissioners want to hear from you. Last week, the commission voted 5-0 to schedule a public hearing on the subject for Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Commissioners are seeking input regarding a proposed zoning ordinance amendment […]
The world’s population has grown immensely since Santa began making his annual trips centuries ago. That’s why he has legions of helpers everywhere to ensure every child who wants a Christmas gift, receives one. In Oxford, Santa’s helpers took the form of the village police department and chamber of commerce as the two organizations joined […]
Last week, volunteers with the AngelFISH program sorted and packed Christmas gifts for 147 deserving children spread across 60 families in Oxford, Addison and Orion townships. AngelFISH is one of the many ways Oxford-Orion FISH, a nonprofit organization, serves the community. More than 60 donors contributed to AngelFISH this year, including 50 families, five businesses, […]