Education and entertainment intersected at the Oxford Public Library on March 23 during an event designed to encourage young people to tap into their inventive side by exploring the world of STEM. It was called the Mini Makerfair and it gave kids of ages an opportunity to test and play with a variety of kits […]
Not many folks can say they’ve been struck by lightning, but Shirley Jacobs can. Twenty-five years ago, a round of golf on a course in Port Charlotte, Florida almost became the last thing Jacobs ever did when a bolt from the sky knocked her to the ground. “I was in (the hospital) for over a […]
The Orion-Oxford Classic Chorale will perform its annual spring concert at Oxford Free Methodist Church on Saturday, May 4. This year’s theme is “A Wonderful World.” All ages are welcome and admission is free. The show begins at 7 p.m. Oxford Free Methodist is located at 790 S. Lapeer Rd., north of Drahner Rd.
“A smorgasbord of opportunities” – that’s how Oxford Village resident Justin Willcock described the upcoming volunteer fair he has spent months planning. Twenty nonprofit organizations have registered to participate in the April 13 event at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Oxford Village. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable […]
Volunteerism was the big topic at Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance’s (OAYA) annual breakfast meeting held March 20 at LakePoint Community Church. Keynote speaker Mary Schusterbauer, chief of Oakland County Youth Assistance, called volunteers a vital part of “the fabric of our society.” Every year, 63 million people in the United States donate their time and talents, […]
Man allegedly spits in fast food workers’ face An Oxford Tim Horton’s employee called Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies on the evening of March 30 to report an assault. The employee told officials a man driving a dark truck who had a full beard and mustache came to order a toasted bagel through the drive-thru. When […]
Theatre-goers young and old were left blown away by Oxford High School’s production of “The Sound of Music.” Over 3,000 community members and theatre fans came to enjoy the show throughout the weekend. Friday and Sunday’s shows were sold out. Director Krista Price said she received compliment after compliment regarding the cast and crew’s efforts. […]
In the blink of an eye, Oxford went from having zero hospitals to having two well-known health systems competing for state approval to build facilities there. “I think it’s good for Oxford to have one hospital. I don’t think there’s a need for two, but I think there’s a need for one,” said township Treasurer […]
A 56-year-old Oxford Village man was killed in a head-on collision Saturday morning at the intersection of Seymour Lake and Dunlap roads. Neil Simat was pronounced dead at the scene after the 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 he was driving was struck by a 2012 Ford F-250 that had an 18-year-old Oxford Township man behind the […]
A downtown Oxford business that’s been fixing damaged vehicles for five decades is closing its doors this week. Dunlap Collision’s days of removing dents, straightening frames and handling paint jobs are finished, according to Joe Dunlap, who owns the auto body shop at 75 N. Washington St. (M-24) near the Polly Ann Trail bridge. “I […]