With the M-24 construction project a year away from breaking ground, Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Director Glenn Pape delivered some news regarding it to his board last week. Pedestrian access was first on the list. Pape informed the DDA board that the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) granted “formal approval” to install a mid-block […]
Now into district play, Oxford’s boys basketball team finished out the regular season with another school record and the OAA Blue title. The Wildcats’ regular season record, 19-1, makes the most wins by any Oxford basketball team. In the first night of district play on Feb. 25, Oxford overcame the Romeo Bulldogs, an OAA White […]
Members of Rochester-North Oakland Elks Lodge #2225 in Addison Township proved you don’t have to wait for summer to take a refreshing dip in the lake. On Feb. 16, six hearty souls stripped down to their beachwear and dove into the icy waters of Shadow Lake as part of the lodge’s Third Annual Polar Plunge […]
Sharon Therrien got a big surprise Feb. 17 when she was presented the Americanism Award for her numerous contributions as a member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108 in Oxford. “This award is one of the highest that a unit can give,” said Ellen Jackson, past president of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Michigan, […]
On Sunday afternoon, Oxford resident Gibson Underwood became the 39th member of Troop 366 since 1988 to earn the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) program. Surrounded by family, friends and fellow scouts, the Oxford High School senior officially became an Eagle Scout during the Court of Honor ceremony held at […]
Folks who travel to downtown Oxford on two wheels will soon have more places to park thanks to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Last week, the DDA board voted 6-0 to purchase 10 bicycle racks for a total of $2,904. Made by Dero, a company based in Minneapolis, MN, each rack is capable of holding […]
DOWNTOWN OXFORD – A standing-room-only crowd packed HomeGrown Brewing Company’s second floor Feb. 21 for the first local campaign event of the 2020 election. Folks were there to support Oxford Township resident Jody LaMacchia, 47, as she officially announced her candidacy for the 46th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. “I promise to […]
Motorists travelling along Pontiac St. will soon have to hit the brakes one more time as they pass through Oxford Village. On Feb. 12, the village council voted 5-0 to approve a recommendation from Police Chief Mike Solwold to have two stop signs – one for northbound traffic and one for southbound vehicles – placed […]
Instead of staying hunkered down inside their homes, 159 folks chose to get dressed up and venture out into the winter weather, so they could attend the annual Frostbite Ball held Feb. 15 at LakePoint Community Church in Oxford. Big Band, Lounge and Swing music – plus a couple of Polka tunes – filled the […]
Wintry winds gusting between 40 and 60 miles per hour Sunday didn’t deter eight Oxford firefighters from promoting a healthy lifestyle, engaging in some training and raising money for charity. Wearing their turnout gear, tools and ropes, and self-contained breathing apparatus – all of which added an extra 50 to 60 pounds to their body […]