Welcome to the world, Caius Odden

Caius Emmerick Odden was born on May 5, 2017 in Alma, Michigan. At birth, he weighed 8.13 pounds and was 20 inches long. His parents are Sarah Strong, from Oxford, and Nick Odden, from Lake Orion. Evelynn (Evee) is his 4-year-old big sister. Grandparents are Robin and Don Strong, of Oxford; Deb Odden, of Lake […]

Fry fishing tale wins Pure Michigan sweepstakes

Usually, a well-told fishing story will earn you a couple of hearty pats on the back and if the tale was particularly good and the listeners generous, maybe a beer or two. Grant Fry got a lot more mileage than that out of his tale of man versus fish. The Oxford Village resident recently won […]

Council offers job to Rochester clerk

Council voted 4-0 to extend a conditional offer of employment to Lee Ann O’Connor, of Waterford, for the clerk/treasurer position. Councilman Dave Bailey was absent. The conditions of the offer will be addressed by village attorney Bob Davis and village President Sue Bossardet, then brought back to council for consideration. O’Connor, a 1984 graduate of […]

More biz owner input needed at DDA meetings, officials say

Discussion over who should be the next executive director of the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) at the July 17 board meeting touched on a broader topic – the lack of involvement by business owners. Board Member Geno Mallia, Jr. pointed out that what’s missing at the DDA’s monthly meetings are the business owners, sitting […]

Man accused of using gun to threaten friend

An 18-year-old Oxford man is accused of threatening his friend with a firearm last week. Brendan Hikade was arraigned by Magistrate Marie Soma in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on one count of felonious assault, one count of possession of a firearm while intoxicated, and one count of possession/consumption of alcohol by a minor. Hikade […]

King Alex rules the fair

Heavy is the head that wears the crown, especially when there’s two of them. Just ask Alex Johnston. The Oxford High School junior was recently named King of the 2017 Oakland County Fair. “It’s a big responsibility and I didn’t really expect it,” said Johnston, who was already serving as the fair’s Poultry King. “I […]

Build a float, win FREE advertising!

Wondering what your business can do to support the Fifth Annual Lone Ranger Parade on Saturday, Aug. 5? How about entering a float? A little planning, a trailer and some help from your staff can result in a float that not only enhances the parade experience for all, but promotes your business and shows your […]

RE/MAX Defined to host free shred day July 29

RE/MAX Defined is hosting a free Community Shred Day in downtown Oxford on Saturday, July 29 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will take place in RE/MAX Defined’s parking lot, located outside its 51 S. Washington St. (Suite F) office near Centennial Park. RE/MAX Defined will be offering complimentary hot dogs and pop […]

Briefs

Woodson resigns from DDA board There’s now a vacancy on the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board. Last week, Regina Woodson, owner of Woodson Family Insurance Agency located at 14 N. Washington St., submitted her resignation. It was effective July 17. Woodson, who was appointed to the DDA in October 2016 and served as the […]