By Don Rush At the July 20 Oxford Village Council meeting Kelly Westbrook was smiling. The Oxford Downtown District Authority (DDA) Director had some good news to share – the DDA was awarded a quarter million dollar grant from the Consumer’s Energy Foundation. “We will look to makeover the back areas of the buildings in […]
By Don Rush Historians think of Spartans as coming from the ancient Greek state of Sparta. As being fierce warriors who need little but do much. They were known for their training, endurance and smarts. Their story has been told for thousands of years. Two weekends ago nearly a thousand Spartans raced in Oxford. On […]
It’s July and 90 degrees – but that hasn’t stopped the Oxford High School football program from inviting students to participate in voluntary practices and scrimmages. Last week, freshmen through seniors got back on the field to stretch, run and to “sharpen the rough edges” after not playing for a season. Varsity coach Zach Line […]
$287k-plus work in progress By Don Rush It’s only been 25 years since construction on the Oxford Public Library at 530 Pontiac Street was completed. That being said, the Library Board of Directors decided it was time to replace the library’s heating and cooling systems. “It was a part of our original bond plan, a […]
By Don Rush Little Emil Zieziula is only 5 years old, but he already has the eyes of one of the soccer world’s most respected organizations on him. He gained their attention after attending a five day camp with the Barcelona Soccer Academy in Brighton at the beginning of July. When it was all said […]
By Don Rush Bruce Pearson has been supervisor for Addison Township for about 16 years. In that time he’s seen many initiatives be put before the voters. Next week, on Tuesday, voters of the township will have to decide on three more initiatives and Pearson said he’s behind all three millage questions. The millages are […]
Last Thursday night residents came to downtown Oxford for the opening week of the Downtown Development Authority’s “Open Air at Washington Square” fun. Each Thursday night, from 5 to 7 p.m., through October. 13, residents will be able to stroll downtown to purchase fresh produce and “artisanal goods” in the new community space on the […]
Two Saturdays ago Addison Township Firefighters sold strawberry sundaes for their 70th annual fundraiser. According to Fire Chief Jerry Morawski, the volunteers scooped out 34, three gallon tubs of vanilla ice cream that day, or about 103 gallons of the cold treat. The chief said the fundraiser raised just over $2,400, “which is about average […]
With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our dear mother, former Ortonville resident, Rebecca Marneta Grojean (Neta). Rebecca gained her wings to heaven on July 17, 2022, at the age of 90. At the time of her death Rebecca was living in Kissimee, FL. She was preceded in death by her father, Carmen […]
Holly L. Ashman, age 55, a lifelong Leonard resident went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2022 Holly was born on September 28, 1966 the daughter of Lynn (Scott) and Arnold Thomas. Holly was a graduate of Oxford High School, Oakland Community College and Oakland University where she obtained a degree as a […]