Process to begin mid-December By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regular meeting on Nov. 28, the Oxford Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates as their superintendent search firm. “They really tailored (their proposal) to Oxford,” said Trustee Amanda McDonough. “I really think Hazard-Young stood out […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD – Downtown Oxford is about to get a little brighter after the Downtown Development Authority Board approved the purchase and installation of additional rooftop lighting. Currently, the downtown area has rooftop lighting at the four corners of the M-24 and Burdick Street intersections which has not only increased visibility […]
Heather Lepping (far left) and Paul Lepping (far right) with Santa and Magic Brownie Box staff created a holiday wonderland for area students. Photo by Jim Newell. Magic Brownie Box owners Heather and Paul Lepping wanted to treat the Oxford community and offered free treats to Oxford High School students and their families, free photos […]
It’s no secret that I love decorating for Christmas. Anyone who has walked by The Citizen offices has seen our little historic Ortonville village in one of our windows, and Santa and all nine of his reindeer in the other window. One of my highlights of the season is seeing little kids walking by with […]
I read with interest the article in the Oxford Leader on Nov. 15, 2023 concerning the request for an RFP (Request for Proposal) for a single waste hauler for Oxford Township and it piques my interest of why this proposal has been brought back up after being shelved previously. As a former businessman who prepared […]
The Oxford High School girls varsity bowling team finished second out of 20 teams at the Early Bird team tournament in Waterford. Photo provided. The Oxford High School boys and girls bowling teams are off to a great start with the boys winning their first two matches and the girls winning one and taking second […]
Opening ceremony set for 6 p.m. on Friday By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — How do Americans use water? How is water represented in American society, and in what ways do people use water as a symbol? These and other questions about the relationship between water and people are part of the Water/Ways exhibit […]
The Oxford Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Oxford Christmas Parade on Saturday, featuring festive floats, school sports teams and clubs, area veterans and community groups on display through downtown Oxford. After the “Frosty’s Winter Wonderland” parade, families were invited to Centennial Park to get photos with Santa. See next week’s issue of the Oxford […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer OXFORD — A group of women turned their creativity into food for students during the annual Crafting for Our Community event at Journey Lutheran Church, raising over $2,800 for Blessings in a Backpack on Nov. 25. “We want to extend a huge thank you to all the ladies who […]
Chad Robert Boldrey, 51 of Oxford passed away November 29, 2023. Beloved husband and partner of Pam; loving father of Dakota (Jayme) Boldrey and Mason Boldrey; proud grandpa of Henry; son of Alma (Ralph) Beebe and Jim Boldrey; brother of Jamie (Miguel) Rodriguez and Dana Beebe; son-in-law of Phyllis and the late Mick Lambert; brother-in-law […]