Oxford Township’s certainly hit the jackpot lately in terms of receiving federal stimulus funds. First, we were approved to receive up to $1.5 million for the paving of the gravel stretch of Ray Road between the Meijer and N. Oxford Road. Then, we got $447,968 to install a safety path on the north side of […]
It seems the Wildcats have welcomed a Lion into their den. On Monday, the Oxford Board of Education appointed William Keenist to fill the seat vacated by Sue Tombrella, whose resignation became effective June 13. ‘I was thrilled,? Keenist said. ‘Our family’s experience with the community and certainly with the school district has really been […]
Following their graduation from Oxford High School June 7, the Class of 2009 shed their caps and gowns to spend one last night partying together. The new graduates returned to OHS for the traditional Senior All Night Party, which included casino-style games, toilet races, mechanical bull riding and a bunch of other wacky games and […]
Thanks to a kind-hearted group of black leather clad bikers, 100 local families in need will sit down to a delicious turkey dinner on Thanksgiving. Sixteen members of Forbidden Wheels ? a recreational motorcycle group with local charters throughout Michigan ? roared into the quiet Village of Thomas Sunday afternoon to donate 100 frozen turkeys […]
‘Autonomy.? In a word, that’s the main benefit and objective of incorporating a village into a city, according to Jack Myers. ‘You’re your own governing entity. You don’t come under the township anymore. You’re a primary form of government (with) self-control,? said the former village manager for Chelsea and current manager for the Village of […]
Kids at Oxford’s Scribbles and More Preschool/Child Care center enjoyed pre-Thanksgiving feasts Monday and Tuesday. Wearing little Pilgrim hats and Indian headdresses, all made of construction paper, the kids dined on turkey, stuffing, gravy, corn and mashed potatoes. For dessert ? pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream. Yum!
A gentleman who’s made a career out of turning around troubled banks was appointed president and chief executive officer of Oxford Bank and its holding company last week. C. James Bess is now leading the 125-year-old financial institution as it attempts to become profitable again. He started work Monday morning. ‘This bank needs to and […]
These young ladies listened intently to a wonderful story read to them in Centennial Park Tuesday. Dubbed ‘Storytime in the Park,? the weekly event features someone from the Oxford Public Library reading books to children. The program is a partnership between the library and the Oxford DDA. More storytimes are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on […]
When it comes to maneuvering large ships through crowded harbors or narrow channels, tugboats are known far and wide as the workhorses of waterways. But Mark Shafer’s tug, named the Wildflower, isn’t a beast of burden, it’s more like a plush yacht. ‘We basically redid the cosmetic end of it as far as carpeting, glass, […]
You would think too much water on a lake wouldn’t be a problem for boating, but apparently on Oxford Township’s Stony Lake it is. High water levels caused by the significant rainfall this area’s experienced since the end of April have left the boat launch at Stony Lake Park closed since before Memorial Day. ‘I’ve […]