So, what’s the deal with marriage?

Looking for a laugh? Christ the King Church (1550 W. Drahner Rd.) will host a “Comedy Date Night” event for couples on Sept. 24 from 7-9 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Featured at the event will be husband/wife stand-up comedy duo Amy Barnes and Jerry Miner. The pair will explore the humor in […]

New physical therapist in town

A physical therapy company has opened a new location in downtown Oxford. Summit Physical Therapy opened their doors last month, at 72 S. Washington, Suite 106. The company will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 22 starting at 4:30 p.m. to make the opening official. Hor d’oeuvres and wine will be served during the […]

Lakeville congregation votes against discontinuance

ADDISON TWP. – The congregation of Lakeville United Methodist Church has already made it quite clear with their voices that they don’t wish to go gentle into that good night. Now, they’ve added their votes. A meeting called a “special charge conference” was held Sept. 7 at the 1422 Milmine Rd. church and the congregation […]

Pro-millage group looks to get the word out

It’s often been said those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Erica DiCosmo, Korey Bailey and Julie Fracker are taking that well-known aphorism to heart. These three parents of Oxford students are working hard to ensure the school district’s two non-homestead millage proposals on the Nov. 8 ballot do not […]

Aww, puppies!

Aww, puppies!

Henry, an adult German Shepherd/Labrador Retriever mix, waits patiently for someone to adopt him at the Second Annual Putts for Paws charity golf outing held Sunday at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club in Oxford. Sponsored by Dr. Elena Osborne, owner of Veterinary Home Care, the event netted an estimated $12,500, which will be split 50/50 between […]

Precautionary boil water notice terminated

A precautionary boil water notice issued on Aug. 23 for a portion of Oxford Township precipitated by a water main break early that day has ended. The notice, which followed a water main break, affected an area south of Golf Villa, east of Sanders, north of the Oxford-Orion border and west of South Lapeer Road including the Hills […]

Bertich soars with Eagles

When Adam Bertich walked out of the Oxford United Methodist Church Sunday, he looked on the world with a new and unique perspective, that of an Eagle Scout. “I feel like I can finally breathe again,” he said. “It’s been a long, long road.” Family, friends and fellow scouts and scoutmasters from Boy Scout Troop […]

Tickets available for fashion show

Local retailers will rock the runway for a good cause on Wednesday, October 5, during the Oxford Women’s Club annual fashion show at the Boulder Pointe Golf and Banquet Center (1 Champions Circle). This year’s fashions will be presented by Kim Rose of Grand Blanc, Chico’s of the Village of Rochester, and Glorious Collections of […]

Thanks for stopping, Ma’am

Members of Oxford AMVETS Post 108 were on the streets last week distributing four-leaf clovers and collecting donations. Post Commander Jerry Daniels (left) manned the east side of Burdick St. Daniels is an Oxford resident and a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1966-68. The white clover means “remember me” and is the official flower […]

Village PC gets new chair

Last week, Gary Douglas was unanimously elected the new chairman of the Oxford Village Planning Commission following the resignation of John DuVal. In his Aug. 29 letter of resignation, DuVal explained he was leaving the planning commission because he’s “unable to maintain consistent attendance” at meetings due to “work-related responsibilities.” Douglas is new to the […]