A fun evening filled with brain-teasing mysteries, unique pieces of local art and some fine vino awaits visitors to downtown Oxford next week. The Orion Art Center and Oxford Downtown Development Authority are inviting aspiring sleuths to attend a mystery art crawl and wine tasting, dubbed ‘The Art of History’s Mysteries,? from 6:30 to 9:30 […]
A former assistant coach at Oxford High School who allegedly sexually propositioned two underage female students via text messages is sitting in the Oakland County Jail awaiting trial. Arrested on Aug. 31, Brandon Joseph Figurski, 20, of Lake Orion, was charged with child sexual abusive activity (a 20-year felony), using a computer to commit a […]
Although the number varies depending on who you talk to, there’s no doubt Addison Township’s been plagued by multiple power outages this year. To help the public understand why this has been happening and what’s being done to fix things, DTE Energy representative Michael A. Palchesko will be making a presentation at the township board […]
David Lee wants to bring his fresh donuts and hamburgers to Oxford, but before he can feed anybody, he needs a thumbs up from the township planning commission. A public hearing regarding Lee’s request to operate a drive-through window at 1090 S. Lapeer Rd., the former site of the Country Chopping Block, is scheduled for […]
Troubled teens and shelter dogs are working together at Crossroads for Youth in Oxford to achieve a common goal ? a second chance in life. It’s called Teacher’s Pet: Dogs and Kids Learning Together and what the nonprofit program does is pair at-risk youth with hard-to-adopt canines twice a week for a 10-week workshop in […]
n Oxford Middle School seventh-grade boy was diagnosed last week with a bacterial infection that’s highly resistant to some antibiotics, but he’s reported to be back in school and doing just fine. ‘Everything’s pretty much clear,? said OMS Principal Ken Weaver, who noted the student was treated and allowed to return to classes on Monday. […]
A prominent architectural feature in historic downtown Oxford received a much-needed face-lift last week thanks to a local resident who knows his way around metal. Cast your eyes skyward and you’ll immediately notice the familiar turret adorning the top of the building housing Margot’s Gallery & Frame (5 S. Washington St.) has been covered in […]
Long before government decided to take it upon itself to confiscate tax dollars to supposedly ‘help? people in need, society had a social safety net in place. That net consisted of friends, neighbors, churches, charities, civic groups and communities. The net wasn’t always perfect, but it was local, it was selfless and it was voluntary, […]
DOWNTOWN OXFORD ? Power pole split in two, maybe the result of a lightning strike. Man trapped inside elevator. A power surge and electrical fire shut down the town’s bank. About 2,000 customers were left with no electricity. Thursday, July 21 was no ordinary day and it certainly was a hectic one for Oxford firefighters. […]
For the first time in five years, an Oxford Village Council election will actually be contested, although both candidates won’t be on the ballot. Incumbent Councilman Tom Benner filed a nominating petition Friday for the four-year council seat on the Tuesday, Sept. 13 village ballot. Village resident Susan McGinnis also plans to run for council […]