Dennis Mersino, 82

Dennis Mersino age 82 of Fostoria, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home with his family at his side.  Dennis was born January 29, 1938 in Oxford, the son of Matthew and Gladys (Barber) Mersino. He attended Oxford High School. Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Dennis married Laura French […]

Oxford Schools

OXFORD COMMUNITY SCHOOLS will be accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following equipment: 2005 Hunter DSP 600 Alignment Machine Model # R8-11, Part #30-398-1 Minimum Bid $350 Jet 16”X42” Variable Speed Wood Lathe Model #JWL-1642EVS 1 ½ HP, 230 Volt Minimum Bid $100 Smithy Granite Drill Press/Metal Lathe Model # 1324 MX Minimum […]

Oxford Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF OAKLAND, MICHIGAN NOTICE LETTER OF INTEREST and RESUMÉ for TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE The Charter Township of Oxford is accepting Letters of Interest and Resumés from interested candidates for the appointed office of Township Trustee for the Charter Township of Oxford, County of Oakland, Michigan with the term of office expiring […]

Addison Township

Township of Addison Public Notice Request for Proposals CEMETERY LAWN SERVICE AGREEMENT ( AS OUTLINED IN THE SPECIFICATIONS) Please be advised; that the Township of Addison is accepting written proposals for the agreement known as the Cemetery Lawn Service Agreement. The mailing address is 1440 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367. The proposed agreement and specifications […]

Screech Owl houses for Eagle Scout

Screech Owl houses for Eagle Scout

In February, Peter Burean, 17, completed his Eagle Scout project. He is a Life Scout in Troop 366 and currently serves as the Troop’s Senior Patrol Leader. His project was to construct and place screech owl houses along the Polly Ann Trail. Five houses were hung, three in the section of trail between Drahner and […]

While school’s out . . .

Last Friday we asked readers on Facebook, “Dear Oxford Community School Families, what are your plans now that there is no school for three weeks? One reader, Sarah Nastasy, said “We’re going to make some shrinky dinks, tie dye some t shirts, finish the March reading challenge and have a Star Wars marathon.” And, she […]

Virus raises the question: Why prevent Beaumont?

Dear Editor, Today, on the front page of the Wall Street Journal: U.S Hospitals Face Major Challenges. Hospital beds are on the decline nationwide. As the virus spreads, executives are scrambling to secure beds and places to put patients. This article is supported by other major media outlets. The current virus has exposed something that […]

HomeGrown wins at international comp

HomeGrown wins at international comp

For the second year in a row, Oxford’s HomeGrown Brewing Company won the title of Michigan IPA Brewery of the Year and gold for their Zephyros Hazy India Pale Ale (IPA) at New York’s International Beer Competition. Zephyros has a floral aroma, grapefruit notes and uses heavy, late-addition hops and is described by the brewery […]

The little virus that could

The little virus that could

Coronavirus. COVID-19. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. COVID-19. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. Coronavirus .COVID-19. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. COVID-19. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. Coronavirus. COVID-19. Coronavirus, and Coronavirus. There. Glad I got that out of my system. Holy moly. Never thought I would see the likes of this little virus, or more accurately, I never thought I would […]

Gloris Karen Fitch, 83

Gloris Karen Fitch, age 83 of Oxford, died in her home with her family on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Karen was married to her late husband Ted for 38 years. She worked in insurance sales for 35 years. Karen loved to golf, bowl, line dance, movies, play cards, and her family. Karen served on the […]