Before Oxford residents start shooting off those noisy fireworks to celebrate Independence Day, they should keep in mind there are local ordinances to observe and safety tips to follow. Township and village residents will only be allowed to discharge consumer-grade fireworks without a permit from Tuesday, July 3 through Thursday, July 5. The only exception […]
An Oxford Township woman is using her home-based business to help couples struggling with infertility by raising both funds and awareness. “I just want people to know that they’re not alone in this because I personally felt so alone,” said Shannon Hughes, owner of Nine 16 Designs LLC. She and her husband Matt were diagnosed […]
A sign representing hope, help and old-fashioned neighborly compassion was added to the M-24 corridor last week. It was the sign advertising Oxford-Orion FISH’s new pantry location at 1060 S. Lapeer Rd., just south of Drahner Rd. in Oxford Township. The pantry is not yet open for business as there’s still much work to be […]
There’s been a parting of the ways between the Oxford Chamber of Commerce and its executive director, and each side has a different tale to tell about what happened. Nicole Stirrett was fired from the position she had held since July 2015. She was the fourth director the chamber’s had since February 2007. Two of […]
Folks are encouraged to keep a close eye on social media next month because all sorts of fun activities are going to be popping up in Oxford Township’s parks. July is National Recreation Month and to celebrate, the parks and recreation department is planning to stage four events as part of a “Pop Up in […]
A dentist and a politician jumped out of an airplane together. That’s not the start of some corny joke. It actually happened. Last week, Oxford dentist Dr. Michael Kubinski and Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn went skydiving in Macomb County’s Ray Township. “I’ve been knocking a few things off the bucket list,” said Kubinski, who’s […]
Thanks to a local scout’s hard work, determination and desire to give back to his community, Seymour Lake Township Park now has its very own gaga ball pit. “It’s really fun. A lot of my friends like to play it,” said Life Scout Sean Patterson, a member of Boy Scout Troop 366. Last week, Patterson […]
Have you ever made music using bananas? Ever played a video game with Play-Doh? No? Don’t worry, the Oxford Public Library can make it happen with a unique new item for its patrons. Last week, folks of all ages got to test out Makey Makey: An Invention Kit for Everyone. “This is the newest addition […]
Downtown Oxford’s popular summer concert series returned to Centennial Park last week. The concerts will continue every Thursday, beginning at 7 p.m., through Aug. 23. Get there at 6 p.m. to check out local talent during the open mic time. Waterford resident Sullivan Broecker (pictured above), 8, was one happy guy when he got to […]
Senior citizens in Oxford Township are going to have a brand-new place to call their own thanks to a loosening of the purse strings by local officials. Last week, the township board voted 6-0 to allocate $300,000 to assist with the construction of a $400,000 senior center in Seymour Lake Township Park. The money is […]