Oxford’s village council selected a new president last week, but not everyone was pleased with the choice. Council voted 2-1 to elect Joe Frost to the position. Frost was absent from the Nov. 13 meeting as he was attending a work-related conference in San Francisco, California, but he told this reporter in a phone interview […]
Mary Sue Sutherby, a longtime resident of the Village of Leonard, received a sweet treat to celebrate her 100th birthday on Nov. 14. Four employees of Oxford Community Schools’ Food Service Department brought 200 cookies to Sutherby, who now lives at McLaren Oakland’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Lake Orion. They did this because Sutherby […]
Earning the Eagle rank is the culmination of a Boy Scout’s career, the product of years of hard work, education, dedication and sacrifice. But Nicholas Cejka doesn’t view it as “just another achievement” or the end of his journey. “It’s a challenge to live up to scouting’s highest standards in every aspect of your life […]
Karate isn’t like most sports. There’s no team: It’s just you and your opponent. There’s nobody else to count on: just your own skill and instinct. Jeff Bryant knows this well. An eighth-degree black belt in Isshin-ryu and longtime karate instructor, he’s trained 13 of his students to become world champions, most of whom earned […]
Addison’s own Lakeville Animal Clinic, located at 3500 Lakeville Rd., is looking to expand its facility in the coming months. Patrick Glidden, the owner, came to the Addison Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a public hearing on Nov. 8 to discuss a proposed variance for the property. “We have been growing quite a bit […]
Oxford’s newest firefighter is no stranger to Wildcat country. He was born and raised here. Last week, the township board voted 5-0 to hire Richard Dovorak as a full-time firefighter/paramedic. His first day will be Nov. 27 and starting wage will be $17.85 per hour. “It feels amazing. I can’t wait to start,” said Dovorak, […]
Dave Creech will continue serving as Oxford’s assistant fire chief as the township board last week voted 5-0 to approve a new two-year contract for him that’s effective from Jan. 1, 2019 to Dec. 31, 2020. Under it, Creech’s salary will increase from $60,900 to $64,000, which represents a 5 percent hike. On top of […]
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.
The Rotary Club of Oxford is pleased to invite area 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 […]
Thanks to the Oxford Village Council, a new microbrewery that’s coming to town will have a dedicated space for thirsty patrons to savor some suds. Last week, council voted 2-1 to grant special land use approval for One Drop Brewing Co. to operate a tasting room, or tap room, where folks can purchase and imbibe […]