Growing up, most parents tell their children they have a guardian angel protecting them. Kirsten Jorgensen was different. She had a ghost watching over her because the female spirit apparently believed she was her daughter. Between the ages of 6 and 16, the 22-year-old former Oxford resident had encounters with what appeared to be the […]
Don Lovell devoted 34 years of his life to coaching young golfers at Oxford High School. In recognition of this significant achievement, Lovell, who passed away in May 2005 at age 62, is being inducted into the Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association (MIGCA) Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2006. ‘I wish […]
Lakeville Elementary students were visited Nov. 21 by three wild beasts that go bump in the night. Dawn Vezina, an education specialist from the ‘Bat Zone? at the Cranbrook Institute of Science, stopped by the school to chat about nocturnal animals and how they adapt to the nighttime world, their special abilities and senses. Cranbrook’s […]
It was a scene right out of a Norman Rockwell painting Saturday evening as the gracious townsfolk of Leonard gathered round for the annual Christmas tree lighting outside Rowland Hall. Leonard resident Shirley Patterson, 89, was given the honor of lighting the town tree this year. A lifelong Addison resident, Patterson’s lived in Leonard since […]
Everyday there’s a veritable feast for the eyes that surrounds us, but it largely goes unnoticed because we’re always too busy with work or family obligations. Summer is the time to stop and smell the flowers. Why not snap a photo of them while you’re at it? Send us quality photos of the beautiful things […]
If Oxford’s full-time firefighters want to be represented by a union, they’re going to have to vote on it. Last week, the township board voted 6-1 to not grant voluntary recognition of the International Association of Fire Fighters as the collective bargaining representative for the department’s 12 career firefighters. This action will require the full-time […]
‘Service Above Self.? Although he’s not a member, for nearly four decades Jack LeRoy lived and breathed the Rotary Club of Oxford’s motto by diligently serving his community as a member of both its police and fire departments. ‘It’s just unimaginable the number of hours that Jack has put in,? said Rotarian Joe Bullen. ‘He’s […]
Good news for Oxford Township residents suffocating under a mountain of bills ? some relief is on the way. Last week, township officials voted 6-1 to lower the nonmetered sewer charge from $63 to $33.50 per REU per quarter and decrease the metered sewer charge, which primarily applies to businesses, from $20 to $17.50 per […]
Paved portions of three Oxford Township roads will undergo some much-needed resurfacing this summer. Last week, officials voted to use their Tri-Party funds to resurface 1.73 miles of Drahner Road between M-24 and Newman Road, 0.07 miles of Oakwood Road just east of M-24 and 0.59 miles of Oxford Road just east of Ray Road. […]
John Krug joined an elite fraternity last week when the 2009 Oxford High School honors graduate officially became an Eagle Scout during the Court of Honor ceremony held at American Legion Post 108. ‘It means a lot to me and my parents,? said the son of Steve and Julie Krug. ‘It shows that I work […]