Basket bidding begins Feb. 3

The Oxford Public Library Friends will be silently auctioning wonderful baskets of goodies from Feb. 3-17 at the library. Choose from a wide variety of themed baskets including pies, food, wine, children, sports, dogs, and more; plus many gift cards. High bidders obviously win, but so do all the library’s patrons, as proceeds are used […]

Just sipping the afternoon away

Vino flowed freely Sunday afternoon as the Oxford Women’s Club held its annual wine tasting at the historic Buhl Estate in Addison Oaks County Park. A total of 130 people, oenophiles and novices alike, sampled 28 wines, provided by the Oxford Wine & Beverage Co., from the United States, Europe, Argentina and South Africa. The […]

Karen Lafnear to wed Thomas McClintic

Claude (J.R.) and Karen Lafnear, of Oxford, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Nicole, to Thomas Joseph McClintic. Thomas is the son of Joe and Julie McClintic of St. Louis, Michigan. Heather is a 2012 graduate of Oxford High School and a 2016 graduate of Alma College, where she earned her […]

There’s no business like shoe business

Shoes are one of those everyday items that most people take for granted. They’re slipped on in the morning, kicked off at night and when they wear out or go out of style, a new pair is bought. But in Uganda, where shoes are scarce, they can prevent serious infections, protect against deformities and even […]

James Frisch to wed Nicole Oakes in August

Sandy and Jim Frisch, of Oxford, are pleased to announce the wedding of their son James to Nicole Oakes, daughter of Alice and Mark Oakes, of Lake Orion. The wedding will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church (Lake Orion) in August 2017.  

Tripping the light fantastic

By day, it’s a church, but on Saturday night, Oxford’s Christ the King was transformed into an elegant ballroom. Almost 200 folks of all ages donned their most dapper duds and danced the night away at the church’s annual Frostbite Ball. The Detroit-based Jump Street Swing Band kept the tunes coming as couples did everything […]

Take one stuffed bear and call me in the morning

Take one stuffed bear and call me in the morning

  Oxford High School student Madison McClear (right), a member of Health Occupation Students of America, and Bodhi, a student at Sunny Day Preschool in Lake Orion, measure stuffed polar bear Marshmallow as part of an exam. To find out why, please see Page 12. Photo by Jim Newell.

Another ‘no’ for low-income housing developer

Friday morning’s special meeting of the Oxford Village Council can be summarized in one word – no. Village officials said it. Township officials in the audience said it. And in the end, the motion said it. Council voted 5-0 to “decline” the proposed option agreement proffered by Venture, Inc. for the village municipal complex located […]

Scout earns medal for lifesaving attempt

When a man went into cardiac arrest and collapsed early last year, Trenton Sabo didn’t think, he acted on instinct and tried to save a life. For his efforts, the Oxford High School senior is going to receive a national honor from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). Sabo, an Eagle Scout with Troop 366, […]

Chief Mike goes to Washington

Oxford Village Police Chief Mike Neymanowski had never received a salute from the President of the United States during his 49-year career in law enforcement. That all changed Jan. 20 when the new leader of the free world, Donald J. Trump, paid tribute to Neymanowski and a group of police officers from Michigan as they […]