Pass the gumdrops
Clear Lake Elementary first-grader Savannah Eber, a member of Girl Scout Troop 76651, adds the finishing touches to a gingerbread house she made Saturday at the Oxford Public Library. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
Former library board president passes away
When folks enter the Oxford Public Library, many of them probably don’t realize the critical role Duane Salswedel played during the building’s construction in the 1990s. “I don’t think the library would have gotten built without him,” said Connie Miller, a former longtime member of the Oxford Public Library Friends (OPLF) and past president. “Duane […]
Police: Dad admitted to shaking baby
Emily Paige Williams, a 2-month-old Oxford girl, was reported to be in critical condition and on life support Monday afternoon as a result of her father allegedly shaking her on Dec. 7. Christopher Scott Williams, 25, of Oxford, was arraigned Dec. 10 in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on the felony charge of first-degree child […]
OHS grad helps pay tribute to Bush
When Dallas Pruitt was attending Oxford High School, he never imagined that one day he’d be surrounded by the nation’s highest-ranking lawmakers, taking part in a ceremony honoring a late president. But that’s exactly what he did on Dec. 3. “(It’s) still crazy to me that some kid from Pontiac got to do something like […]
Sometimes Santa wears a badge
Sixty-five deserving children went shopping for Christmas gifts with police officers and firefighters at the Oxford Meijer store as part of the annual Shop with a Hero event held Dec. 6. The kids bought items for themselves along with their parents, siblings and other family members. Participating agencies included the Oxford Village Police Department, Oakland […]
All aboard! Hobbyist shares passion for toy trains
Long before video games ruled the toy world, model trains were synonymous with Christmas as generations of children asked Santa Claus to leave a set of cars and tracks under the tree. Kids spent hours watching little locomotives go round and round as they imagined themselves working on the railroad all the livelong day. As […]
M-24 reconstruction plans moving forward
By Jim Newell — Editor of the Lake Orion Review Plans are moving forward on the M-24 reconstruction and resurfacing project slated for 2020, with officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the engineering firm heading the project hosting a public information meeting Dec. 6 at the Oxford Public Library. The M-24 project […]
Public hearing set for proposed changes to outdoor sales rules
Got an opinion or suggestion regarding the outdoor display of merchandise by Oxford Village businesses? If so, planning commissioners want to hear from you. Last week, the commission voted 5-0 to schedule a public hearing on the subject for Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Commissioners are seeking input regarding a proposed zoning ordinance amendment […]
Wildcat alum debuts first mystery novel
She was known as Terry Lee around the halls of Oxford High, but that’s not the case these days. Now married, the former Wildcat goes by Amanda Leeber and is celebrating the release of her first book, “Behind the Painting.” Released on Dec. 1, the book was published independently. “Behind the Painting” follows the protagonist, […]
Downtown bar collects food for FISH
What started as a customer appreciation party 18 years ago has turned into a way to give back to the community in a big way once a year. Mike Phipps, owner of the Oxford Tap, uses a night in December every year to thank his loyal customers by doing things like giving away free appetizers […]