Nothing says “Christmas” like casually strolling through downtown Oxford while slurping spoonfuls of steaming-hot soup and savoring sinfully sweet treats. Sponsored by the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the annual Soup and Sweet Stroll returns on Friday, Nov. 30. It will run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. “This is kind of our signature event,” said […]
Bundle up the family and head to downtown Oxford for some small-town holiday fun on Saturday, Dec. 1. Organized by the Chamber of Commerce, the annual Christmas parade is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. As always, it will roll along Washington St. (M-24), beginning at Mechanic St. and ending at East St. On Tuesday, […]
Police vehicles are usually stuffed with two things, cops and criminals. But Oxford Village Police Chief Mike Solwold wants to see his department’s Chevy Tahoe filled with something else – toys. On Saturday, Dec. 1, the Tahoe will be parked along Washington St. (M-24) in front of Centennial Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
Folks looking to adopt a dog and save a few bucks in the process are invited to visit K9 Stray Rescue League on Saturday, Dec. 1 as the Oxford-based nonprofit group takes part in a national event. K9 Stray Rescue League is one of 81 organizations spread across 14 states that was invited to participate […]
Addison Supervisor Bruce Pearson took time during his monthly report at the Nov. 19 township board meeting to tell the public what he and his colleagues will do should Energex Petroleum attempt to put an oil well in the community again. Two weeks ago, the company withdrew its application for an oil and natural gas […]
In the last few weeks, salt prices in Michigan have more than doubled and aren’t showing signs of going down any time soon. For the companies that salt roads, driveways and parking lots, this means they might not be able to keep the ice away at the price they have in the past. This recent […]
The Rotary Club of Oxford is pleased to invite local senior citizens to its annual Christmas luncheon. This event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at noon at the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center. The address is 745 N. Oxford Road. This event has become very popular over the years. Please RSVP early […]
The Oxford-Orion Classic Chorale, a group of female vocalists founded in the 1960s, will hold its annual Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 1 at Oxford Free Methodist Church. Admission is free for the 7 p.m. concert and all are welcome to attend. The church is located at 790 S. Lapeer Rd., north of Drahner Rd.
Hayden Ashley goes to town on a turkey leg. He was part of a group of students from Lakeville and Clear Lake elementary schools who gathered together Monday to enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving feast. For more photos, please see Page 6. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio. For more photos from the day, pick up a copy of […]
When some coaches win awards, they’ll talk your ear off about their greatness and how much they’ve accomplished as if a team is a one-man show. Not Bud Rowley. He receives an accolade and all he wants to do is praise his players and coaches, and talk about how lucky he is and how much […]