It appears Oxford could soon have a full-time Downtown Development Authority (DDA) director again. The DDA board is expected to discuss and vote on a proposal to change Ginny Schomisch’s employment status from part-time to full-time at its 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 meeting. ‘I’m really excited about it,? she said. ‘The board recognizes that […]
A discussion amongst some local business icons took a decidedly philosophical turn Friday afternoon at the Oxford Public Library as they voiced their views on the concept of community and how society has changed over the years. ?(Community is) an atmosphere of friendliness (and a) lack of fear,? said Jim Sherman, Sr., publisher of the […]
Numbers don’t lie. And the numbers show that Oxford-Orion FISH is more than fulfilling its mission of ‘Neighbors helping neighbors.? Last year, the local charity distributed 144,165 pounds of free groceries to an average of 150 households (or 350 individuals) per month. ‘That’s a big ‘wow? factor,? said FISH Treasurer Randy Gower. ‘That’s a lot […]
At a recent meeting of VFW Post 334 in Oxford, Dr. Sam Caruso, of Caruso Chiropractic Clinic in Lake Orion, presented the post with a check for $1,000. The Post’s Quartermaster James Braden had been receiving chiropractic treatments for several years from Caruso and often wore a VFW jacket or shirt to his office. The […]
Oxford School board kicked off their first meeting of the New Year with the swearing in of newly elected members Joyce Brasington, Mike Schweig, Mark Stepek and incumbent Kim Shumaker, followed by the nomination of officers. However, the nomination process didn’t come without a little adversity. First up was the president. Both Jim Reis and […]
Addison Township officials sent David Gassen and Partner in Architect back to the drawing board after the latest series of designs for a new township hall came with a price tag higher than previously negotiated. While Gassen was showing various concept drawings for the new township hall, Supervisor Bruce Pearson finally told him ‘to cut […]
The Wildcats took their first loss on the hardwood earlier last week after falling to Royal Oak 62-53. ‘It was a blessing because the kids were able to see that we’re a really good team, but if we don’t bring it together every night than we can lose on any given night. It kind of […]
The Lady Cats record goes to 5-3 after a 1-1 record this past week. Oxford escaped the Milford Highlanders after beating them 41-35 on Jan. 6. The Wildcats outscored the Highlanders in each of the first three quarters but could never quite pull away. Entering the fourth quarter the Wildcats maintained a 13 point advantage, […]
Collier Lanes in Oxford was the place to be Monday night when The Oxford Wildcats and the Clarkston Wolves high school bowling teams faced off. In the girl’s match the Wildcats won both baker games and jumped out to 10 to 0 lead. The Oxford ladies then closed out the match by shooting a new […]
The Lady Cat Competive Cheerleaders placed fourth in the Sixth Annual Mardi Gras Mambo Competitive Cheer Invite hosted by Oxford High School on Sat., Jan. 10. The girls tooks fourth with a score of 680.98 out of seven teams, which included Cousino, Lake Shore, Roseville, Troy, Athens, and Utica. Athens took first with 750.52, followed […]