Village voters to cast ballots at church

Oxford’s Precinct #1 could easily be nicknamed ‘the nomad’ because its polling place is about to change locations for the second time this year, but township Clerk Curtis Wright is hoping this will be the last stop. When voters in Precinct #1, which encompasses the entire village, go to cast their ballots in the Nov. […]

Classic Car and Cupcake Challenge returns Sat.

LAKEVILLE – Put a shine on that old chrome and get ready to do some serious baking because the Third Annual Classic Car and Cupcake Challenge is returning to the Addison Township Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 17. The event will run from 1-4 p.m. Library Director Jaema Berman called it a fun, community happening […]

First, first day

First, first day

  It was back to school for Oxford students Tuesday and for some, it was their first, first day in the classroom. Here’s Ginger Grabowski comforting her son Brayden, 5, on his first day of kindergarten at Daniel Axford Elementary School. Braydent hugged his mom tight and told her “I want to stay with you […]

OCTV’s ‘Connie’s Kitchen’ wins Philo Festival award

Move over, Alex Guarnaschelli. Go eat something, Giada De Laurentis. Hit the showers, Bobby Flay. There’s a new award-winning TV personality in the food world and she’s right here in Oxford. Connie Miller, host of “Connie’s Kitchen” on Oxford Community Television (OCTV), will be recognized at the 2016 Philo Festival of Media Arts in Richmond, […]

Scarecrow festival returns Oct. 1

Can you feel it? The weather’s a bit cooler. The kids are finally back in school. Football is on TV. There’s no doubt about it, we’re on the cusp of fall. And in Oxford, that means one thing – scarecrows. The annual Scarecrow Festival is set to return on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. […]

Celebrate cookbook creations: Library event to focus on harvest foods

Out of the cookbook and into the oven! Foodies around Oxford are invited to “Cooking the Books: Food, Fun and New Friends” at the Oxford Public Library Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. September’s Cooking the Books theme is “Harvest Foods.” Before the event, Oxford residents are invited to select a cookbook from the library’s […]

Trail seeks horseback riders for ‘Saddle Up and Ride On’ event

The Polly Ann Trail (PAT) Management Council is proud to announce the “Saddle Up and Ride On” trail ride for horseback riders. It is the goal of the Council to have a variety of events for trail users and bring the community together. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17 starting at 9:15 a.m. […]

Lakeville’s new playground makes the grade with students, parents

The long wait for a new playground is over for students at Lakeville Elementary School in Oxford, as their new playground is now officially open. Nearly 20 lucky students got their first run on Lakeville Elementary’s new playground last Wednesday during the “100 Club Playground Celebration.” Families that donated $100 or more towards the updated […]