Oxford man snaps his way to second book By Don Rush So what do you do after a 30-year career as a graphic artist in Metro-Detroit? If you’re Oxford resident Jeff Morrison, 62, you start another career which would lead you to publish first a 322-page book, and follow that up with a 466-page, hardcover […]
It was a cold, windy, gray day in Oxford a couple of Saturdays ago. As your intrepid local newspaper guy, I braved the inclement elements to get the story for our dear readers. Don’t get me wrong, I was dressed for the weather, but it was still cold out. I was not wearing pajama pants […]
On November 29, a day after former Oxford School Board members Tom Donnelly and Korey Bailey told the community the Nov. 30, 2021 could have been avoided had the district implemented their threats assessment policy, the Grewal Law firm filed a motion to amend Change4Oxford’s lawsuit into a class action complaint against the Oxford School […]
Alley, Bean, Oscar and Santo at home in Oxford By Don Rush Four-footed creatures with fur, fangs and claws prowl the hallways and classrooms at both Oxford High and Oxford Middle schools. And if you ask most students and staff, they’ll say it’s a good thing. The Oxford Wildcat Pack includes 12 certified facility therapy […]
The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Christmas Parade in downtown Oxford on Dec. 3. Washington Street with packed with parade watchers waiting for the big moment when Santa and Mrs. Claus would roll in at parade’s end. Though it was cold and gray none of the children seemed phased by the weather. […]
The Oxford Lions Club were out on the streets of Oxford the first weekend in December selling their annual Goodfellow edition. This was the 73rd years the club has sold newspapers as a fundraiser. Funds raised on the paper sale help area households in need. The Lions club will give gift cards for seniors, adults […]
Oxford Police Chief Micheal Solwold has released his November report, detailing how many times the department was called, how many citations or warnings were issued and how many accidents were reported, as compared to last year. According to his report, “calls for service” to the department declined in November when compared to 2021. Last year […]
Robert “Bob” Katanski, 79, passed away peacefully with family by his side on December 8, 2022. Bob was born in Wyandotte, Michigan on August 21, 1943. He graduated from Taylor Center High School, Class of 1961. Bob retired from Motor City Electric, Detroit where he was the Electrical Warehouse Manager and a member of the […]
The holidays are in full swing in Oxford. Last Friday, the Oxford Downtown District Authority invited people out for their annual Soup & Sweet Stroll, to watch the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Centennial Park and for chances to visit with Santa at the Washington Square. Mr. and Mrs. Claus made it back to Oxford […]
Recations to Nov. 28 press conference By Don Rush On Nov. 28 former Oxford School Board members Tom Donnelly and Korey Bailey stepped up before the media and spoke out about the district’s handling of the Nov. 30, 2021 high school shooting. In particular both said the district did not follow its own policies on […]