10 Years Ago

March 10, 2010
Building off last year’s highly successful performance of Annie, OHS proudly presents The Sound of Music for two weekends on March 18-20 and 25-27.
A 58-year old Oxford Township resident used her inquisitive nature to thwart a phone scam involving a bogus Consumers Energy representative on March 4.
OCC culinary student Bradley Roberts is preparing to represent Michigan at a March 26 regional cooking competition in Indiana.

25 Years Ago

March 8, 1995
Camp Oakland Director Dave Ballenberger resigned suddenly this week, effective March 6 after 12 years on the job.
In their quest to become Oxford’s next police chief, five veteran police officers will face a three-member Michigan Municipal League-approved panel this Friday.
Write-in votes are needed as Leonard tries to fill four council seats. Three incumbants are on the ballot, but a fourth seat, a long-standing vacancy, still needs to be filled.

50 Years Ago

March 5, 1970
Liquor by the glass will be on the Oxford Village ballot for the first time in nearly 20 years when voters go to the polls March 9. Only two bars are involved in the liquor by the glass issue. If the issue is passed, both bars would qualify based on population-distribution.
“Science Fair 1970” is coming up all too soon. Oxford High School and Junior High students are in their final week of preparation for the fair.
A head-on accident claimed the life of Marvin C. Ordiway, 32, of 2275 Metamora. The accident occurred on M-24 near Drahner. Oakland County Sheriff’s report said Ordiway’s car crossed over the median and into the path of a northbound vehicle.
A breaking and entering was reported Feb. 20 at 509 Lakeville Rd., home of Mrs. Mabel Spring. The thieves smashed all the windows on the first floor and stole piggy banks and a color TV.