One day welders everywhere will be able to breathe a little easier, thanks to Steve Charles. The 40-year-old Oxford resident has invented a welding helmet with a built-in respirator that’s economical, comfortable and most importantly, safe. ‘This gives (welders) another option as far as keeping their lungs safe,? said Charles, who’s been an engineer for […]
Oxford American Legion Post 108 made a $10,000 donation last week to help fellow veterans in Orion complete a memorial to all those who served their country. ‘Our brothers in Oxford are so kind and thoughtful to help us with our project,? said Dr. Joseph A. Mastromatteo, chairman of the Orion Veterans Memorial located at […]
Cellular phone shopping just got easier and more convenient with the opening of a new Wireless Toyz location right in the heart of downtown Oxford. ‘We have everything in one place,? said Joey Manni, who owns the new store and another Wireless Toyz in Lake Orion with his two brothers, Richie and Franki. Wireless Toyz […]
‘The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.? ? Edmund Burke Anyone who knows me personally or through my writing knows I’m not a believer in Utopian schemes. Life is simply too complex for one-size-fits-all solutions. Nothing in this world is perfect, most of all its people, therefore it’s impossible to craft […]
Fines wines. Imported beers. Gourmet coffees. Delicious foods. It was a delightful evening that dazzled the senses, enriched the palate and raised money for a worthy local institution. The Oxford Wine & Beverage Company (11 S. Washington Street) hosted its annual Fall Wine & Beer Show Oct. 20 at Independence Village of Waterstone. Sixty-five oenophiles […]
Even though the ordinance states guns aren’t allowed in Oxford Township parks, those who attend the Aug. 2 Open Carry Picnic at Seymour Lake Park (see story left) with a gun on their hip won’t have to worry about being ticketed. Why? Because the ordinance is unenforceable. ‘A municipality can prohibit the discharge of firearms, […]
Time to go over the ol? picnic checklist. Potato salad and coleslaw ? check. Hot dogs and hamburgers ? check. Pistol and holster ? check. That last item may sound a bit odd, but not if you’re planning to attend the Open Carry Picnic scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at Seymour Lake Township […]
An Oxford man well-known in youth baseball circles was charged with embezzling money from his team’s fund. Gregory James Williams, 46, of Oxford, was arraigned in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court July 10 on a charge of embezzlement over $1,000, but less than $20,000. The crime is a five-year felony. Williams, who pleaded not guilty, […]
Images of luscious, red strawberries are popping up all over the charming Village of Leonard. It can only mean one thing ? the 57th Annual Strawberry Festival is almost here! The popular local festival returns to downtown Leonard Saturday, July 18. Kick off an entire day of fun with a pancake breakfast at Leonard United […]
Every sport has its purists. In baseball, it’s the power-hitters who refuse to take performance-enhancing drugs. In football, it’s those who prefer natural grass over artificial turf. Dom Lester and Pascal Lecompte are purists when it comes to drag racing. They don’t pump their engine full of nitrous oxide like many racing teams or install […]