Joseph Madore drew rave reviews from council members last week when he presented his first municipal budget since taking over as Oxford Village manager in December. “I commend you,” said Councilman Erik Dolan. “It’s exceptional work.” “You came (here) at a difficult time in the village history in terms of the transition (following the departure […]
Not too many folks can say a legend in the worlds of rock music and hunting sent them a personal message. But Carter Curtis can. The 5-year-old Oxford Township resident recently received a 20-second video message from none other than the Motor City Madman himself, Ted Nugent. In it, the always-energetic Nugent said, “Hey, Carter! […]
Thanks to some generous local folks and a compassionate health care professional, an Oxford Village man got the new hearing aids he needed due to a genetic disorder. “I will pay it forward. I promise that,” said Justin Willcock, a 38-year-old husband and father of two who lives on W. Burdick St. Between the approximately […]
Oxford Village is once again actively looking to hire someone to fill the clerk-treasurer position that’s been vacant since last June. In the meantime, council will continue using the services of Lori Fisher, the $43-per-hour independent contractor who’s been handling that job’s duties since Aug. 28 and working up to 20 hours per week. The […]
Oxford Township is getting a shot at some outside funding to potentially improve M-24 for pedestrians and bicyclists thanks to the Oxford Village Council. Last week, council voted 5-0 to sponsor, “at no additional cost” to the village, the township’s application for a grant of up to $50,000 from the Traffic Safety Plan Implementation Assistance […]
Downtown Oxford is losing a touch of sweetness this week as a popular, longtime business will stop producing its celebrated cakes and other baked goods. The Sweet & Savory Bake Shop, a community fixture since 2002, is closing its doors. “It’s sad to think we won’t be Sweet & Savory anymore, but we’re happy we […]
It was a night filled with love, understanding, unity and most importantly, fun as LakePoint Community Church hosted a special needs prom on April 24. A mix of special and general education students from Oxford partied hearty and danced the night away. To learn how this all came about, see Jeanne DiCicco’s letter to the […]
Judy Ingles (right), a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108, gives a red poppy to Oxford resident Amy Bezy as part of the group’s annual fund-raiser. Since World War I, the red poppy has been a symbol of sacrifice that honors those who have served and died in all of America’s wars. This year’s […]
The Oxford Lions Club will be conducting its annual White Cane fund-raiser May 3-5 Club members will be out from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, they will be on the street corners from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We will be at the four corners in downtown Oxford (Burdick […]
Oxford High School senior Rick Galbraith finished second in the shot put event at the 56th Annual Elmer Ball Track and Field Invitational held Saturday at Wildcat Stadium. Galbraith’s best throw was 45 feet, 2 inches, which is a new personal record for him. For the story about the Invitational, please see “Boys track team […]