Who says you can’t look like you just stepped out of the pages of a fashion magazine and still help others in need? Not Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) of North Oakland County. The local nonprofit organization is partnering with The Boulevard Boutique, located at 5 S. Washington St. in downtown Oxford, […]
Between multiple surgeries and frequent visits to doctors, Angelo Orlando, 7, has had a rough start in life. But now the Leonard Elementary first-grader is about to have some major fun thanks to Make-A-Wish Michigan. Angelo and his family will be taking a four-night cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida to the Bahamas aboard the Disney […]
Oxford firefighter Amanda McBride traded her bulky boots for elegant ballroom shoes and flashing lights for the spotlight as she took part in a celebrity dance competition held Saturday night in Troy. “I had so much fun. I was honestly not as nervous as I thought I was going to be,” she said. McBride waltzed […]
When it comes to preparing its departed leaders for their final farewell, Oxford resident Matt Smith seems to be the go-to guy for Trinidad and Tobago. Smith, a 45-year-old licensed funeral director, embalmer and restorative artist, spent Jan. 12-14 on the twin-island nation in the Caribbean using his skills and talents on the body of […]
The people have spoken and they want to ride electric bicycles (e-bikes) on the Polly Ann Trail. Last week, the trail’s management council held a public hearing on the subject in light of new state laws allowing their use that take effect Jan. 28 (see related story “E-bikes allowed on Polly Ann Trail”). A total […]
Folks yearning to add a little art appreciation to their walk, run or ride on the Polly Ann Trail are in luck. Last week, Trail Manager Linda Moran announced the trail has been selected to participate in the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Inside/Out program from Aug. 1 through Oct. 31. “We will have between […]
Alex Tapert beat out her fellow fifth-graders at Leonard Elementary to become the school’s spelling bee champion. She will next compete at the Oakland Schools Scripps Regional Spelling Bee on Sunday, March 18 at the intermediate school district’s office located at 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd. in Waterford. Doors open at 10 a.m. and the contest […]
Detroit Horse Power brought seven students for a visit to the Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center Sunday afternoon. To find out why, turn to Page 2. Pictured walking with Chip the horse are (from left) Shatese Walker, of Detroit International Academy for Young Women; Mya Harling, of Hazel Park Jr. High School; and Berenice Angulo, […]
There’s no doubt Legacy 925 is on the tip of people’s tongues these days. Concerns, questions and issues related to the 208,000-square-foot, multi-use building (formerly named the Legacy Center) at 925 N. Lapeer Rd. were raised at all three Oxford Township meetings last week – the zoning board of appeals, the board of trustees and […]
Oxford Village is getting serious about inspecting backflow prevention devices (BPD) on residential and commercial properties because if it doesn’t, the state could come in and take over its water system as a penalty. “I don’t want another entity in here running our water system,” said village President Sue Bossardet. In the coming weeks, village […]