‘Twas Ladies Night at Grove’s True Value Hardware, when all through the store, not a male was shopping anywhere on the floor. Complimentary massages, makeup samples, delicious foods and wine freely flowed. Over 600 ladies all so excited they positively glowed. Country western was this year’s theme as cowboy hats and boots completed the frenzied […]
One of Oxford’s most well-known and beloved public institutions turns 80 years old this week and the whole community is invited to the party. From Dec. 12 through 18, the Oxford Public Library is celebrating eight decades of serving, informing, inspiring, educating and entertaining generations of residents. Commemorative pens, special activities in the children’s and […]
Tom Toteff is now the proud holder of a United States Patent for his invention ‘FASTRAC.? ‘I knew there wasn’t anything else out there like it,? said the owner of Tom’s Hardware in Oxford. ‘It’s pretty exciting. It’s definitely different than retail.? FASTRAC is an adjustable tie-down system Toteff invented for securing and transporting dirt […]
‘They have full confidence in me running the bank . . . They’re happy with my work . . . I can guarantee you I wouldn’t be here if they had lost confidence in me.? Oxford Bank President and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Davidson certainly did not sound like he was going anywhere a few […]
Oxford Relay for Life held May 30-31 at OHS raised a total of $41,068 for the American Cancer Society. For more Relay photos click on the Blue Button or pick up a print edition on stands now.
The minute you saw that big smile beaming from underneath that bushy black mustache you immediately knew Oxford Police Officer James J. Flores was on the case. Seeing him patrolling the streets was a great comfort to folks because he was truly the epitome of a beloved small town cop. ‘I think almost everybody that […]
‘It feels like the prodigal son returning home.? That’s how township Trustee Ed Brakefield described Addison’s rejoining of the Polly Ann Trailway Management Council following a three-year absence. Addison’s board of trustees voted unanimously to rejoin the trail council May 18 after which the latter voted to accept the municipality’s reentry on May 20. In […]
Because of some Oxford firefighters? fast action and skillful handling of an emergency medical situation, a local woman is alive with no long-term damage to her heart. In recognition of this outstanding work, Fire Chief Pete Scholz, Capt. Kurt Fechter, Lt. Brad Horton and firefighters Blair Lockwood and Neil Belrose were honored last week by […]
Tempers flared and emotions ran high as the Oxford Village Council last week voted 3-2 to privatize the operation of its new water treatment plant and eliminate an eight-year, full-time employee in the process. ‘I want to register my complete disagreement with taking this and making it a non-local (operation),? said village resident and former […]
I’ve never been a fan of labor unions. Once upon a time, when working conditions were extremely hazardous, the workday was unbearably long, children sweated alongside adults in factories and wages were just above that of a slave, I think unions served a valuable purpose. Workers initially banded together to fight for their safety, their […]