Feb. 12: Oxford Village Police were dispatched to an apartment located in the 90 block of S. Washington Rd. at 2:11 p.m. in response to the “potential overdose” of an Oxford woman. Upon arrival, police found an Oxford man administering CPR and were advised by him that “it was possible” the woman had overdosed on […]
Jaema Berman, director of the Addison Township Public Library, is inviting everyone to help celebrate the local institution’s 40th anniversary with “fine forgiveness” coupons this month and a big party on Tuesday, April 17. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio. Turning 40 can be a tough pill for some folks to swallow, but not the Addison Township […]
Toddlers at the Oxford Early Learning Center (OELC) colored and enjoyed snacks last Friday. As they played and giggled, they were most likely not aware that OELC programs throughout Oxford recently received high ratings from Great Start to Quality. Great Start to Quality, implemented by the Michigan Department of Education, rates the quality levels of […]
Addison Township officials discovered the Windsor, Canada-based company Energex Petroleum Inc., which owns the Lanphar 1-12 wells located near Leonard and Dequindre roads, currently owes more than $20,200 in unpaid personal property taxes dating back to 2008. All annual personal property taxes from 2008 to 2016 are considered “delinquent,” according to a recent statement issued […]
When yardwork goes from simple chore to impossible task due to age, illness, disability or economic circumstances, that’s when Oxford Gives Back steps in and saves the day. Local homeowners who need help cleaning up their properties this spring are in luck because the program that provides free labor is returning. Applications for the third […]
Every since the Wright brothers first took to the sky in 1903, airplanes have been part of the way the modern world travels, fights wars, ships goods and explores unchartered territory. But which planes have made the biggest impact? Oxford resident Philip Handleman set out to answer that question with his new book. He, along […]
At only 11 years old, Oxford dancer Elizabeth Gerke has been invited to pack her bags and spend a month at the prestigious Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Professional Division Summer Session – by herself. Although Elizabeth has danced many styles, including jazz, tap, lyrical, contemporary and hip hop, ballet has become her favorite and it’s the […]
Here a Wildcat, there a Wildcat, everywhere a Wildcat. If all goes well, there will be no shortage of Wildcats, big and small, populating this town for Experience Oxford on Friday, April 20 through Sunday, April 22. Last week, a group comprised of local business owners, concerned citizens and government officials gathered at downtown’s You, […]
From helping kids see better in the classroom to furthering their education beyond high school, the Oxford Lions Club is working hard to ensure local students don’t fall behind. On Saturday, Feb. 17, the club will offer free vision screenings for young people ages 1-18 at the Oxford Public Library (530 Pontiac Rd.) from 10 […]
This year’s Winterfest Varsity Basketball game is going to be about far more than basketball. It’s going to be all about good fun and an even better cause. Oxford Boys Varsity Basketball Head Coach Steve Laidlaw, along with Avondale’s Head Coach Tim Morton, will coach in their bare feet during the Friday, Feb. 16 home […]