Leonard Elementary kindergartner Connor McKahan, 5½, reads a story to Charley, a certified therapy dog, at the Oxford Public Library on Saturday. To find out why, read “Furry audience gives young readers comfort, confidence.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
Atomic bombs played a significant role in Steven Maczko’s younger days. They most likely saved his life during World War II and they made him a part of history during the Cold War arms race that followed. Last week, the 91-year-old Oxford Village resident sat down with this reporter to talk about the A-bomb, as […]
Approximately 20 concerned parents and Addison Township residents packed a March 8 Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) meeting for the second time to voice their opposition to a proposed cell tower planned for the northeast corner of Hosner and Oakwood roads, near Kingsbury Country Day School. This was the ZBA’s second public hearing regarding the […]
There are plenty of crisis hotlines out there to deal with issues such as suicide prevention, domestic violence and substance abuse. But soon one of those hotlines in Oakland County will have its call takers trained to help victims of the second largest criminal activity in the state and country – human trafficking. That was […]
Sometimes all it takes for a child to grow into a more confident, more relaxed and more competent reader is having an audience with floppy ears and a furry tummy that begs to be rubbed. On Saturday, some kids at the Oxford Public Library got just such an audience when Charley, an 8½-year-old Golden Retriever, […]
Good news for homeowners in need of some free yardwork this spring – there’s still time to sign up for the third annual Oxford Gives Back (OGB) work weekend. But they must act quickly because Friday, March 30 is the cutoff date. The work weekend is scheduled for Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. […]
To adults, childhood can seem like a carefree time with no worries or headaches. But kids still experience stress. Things like school and their social life can sometimes create pressures that can feel overwhelming. That’s why Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA) recently offered “Mindfulness and Movement” workshops to Oxford students. All second-graders at Lakeville, Leonard and […]
Martin James Bushman, who owned and operated Jim’s Family Restaurant for decades in Oxford Village, passed away on March 6, 2018. He was 85. Bushman, who went by Jim, spent most of his life working in the food industry. At the age of 13, he got his first after-school job washing dishes at a Lake […]
Everybody’s a little Irish on Saint Patrick’s Day. Come to Immanuel and get your green on! Immanuel Congregational, United Church of Christ, will host a Boiled Dinner on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17 from 5-7pm, to raise money for a replacement boiler. Dinner will feature the traditional fare of Corned Beef & Cabbage, potatoes, carrots, […]
Oxford siblings Jackson (right) and Leila Nestorovski team up to play the Strike A Light game during Lakeville Fest Friday night. Jackson’s in fourth grade at Lakeville, while Leila’s in first grade. For more fun photos, please “Lakeville Fest simply the best!” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.