It seems like businesses in downtown Oxford are dropping like flies these days. Oxford Wine & Beverage Co. closed at the end of last year. Pink & Charlie shut its doors on Monday. Beadifferent Boutique has “store closing” signs posted in the front and back. Folks are wondering who’s next. In an effort to help […]
So much wine, so little time. Lake Orion residents (from left) Andre Cornet, Kathy Sutton and Dave Sutton attended the Oxford Women’s Club’s wine tasting on Sunday. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio. A total of 120 folks attended the Oxford Women’s Club’s 14th annual wine tasting fund-raiser held Sunday afternoon at the historic Buhl Estate in […]
Members of the Leonard Elementary Theatre Club are “off to see the wizard” and they’re hoping lots of folks will join them on their musical journey along the yellow brick road. The club will bring “The Wizard of Oz” to the stage of the Oxford High School Performing Art Center (745 N. Oxford Rd.) on […]
As he was walking out the door on his last day at Oxford High School in 2015, one of Josh Norris’ teachers urged him to “go follow your dreams.” The 18-year-old is doing just that these days with a stick in his hands, skates on his feet and his eyes fixed squarely on the puck. […]
Business is booming for the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA). Last year, the local transportation service provided a total of 38,877 rides, which is 5,008 (or 15 percent) more than 2016. “I think we’ve handled it very well,” said NOTA Director Lynn Gustafson. “I think we’ve been able to grow to meet the need and […]
Before the Oxford Village Council potentially commits to purchasing the first-ever Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) for the police department, it wants to see some bids in writing. “I wouldn’t be comfortable making a decision on a $50,000 vehicle without (having definite) numbers on paper in front of me,” said Councilman Erik Dolan. Council voted 4-0 […]
Who says folks have to wait for the winter ice to melt before they take a dip in the lake? Not Rochester-North Oakland Elks Lodge #2225 in Addison Township. The lodge, located at 3100 Pond Rd., is inviting the public to attend its annual polar plunge event on Saturday, Feb. 17. Doors open at 10 […]
Workers erected a 195-foot cell tower (monopole) last week in Seymour Lake Township Park in order to enhance wireless phone coverage. For the story and more photos, please see “Cell tower goes up in park.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
It’s official – use of electric bicycles (or e-bikes) will be permitted on the 16.9-mile Polly Ann Trail. Last week, the trail’s management council voted 4-2 to allow Class 1 e-bikes and give Trail Manager Linda Moran the authority to permit Class 2 and 3 e-bikes on a case-by-case basis. Trail officials plan to review […]
It’s mammoth, it’s metal and now, it’s part of the skyline in Seymour Lake Township Park. Last week, Verizon Wireless erected a 195-foot cell tower (monopole) on a 2,475-square-foot piece of land located in the northwest corner of the park. Now that it’s up, Oxford Twp. Parks/Rec. Director Ron Davis said people are undoubtedly going […]