Raven Engineering, Inc. received a warm reception from the Oxford Village Planning Commission last week as the company discussed the possibility of purchasing 98 S. Glaspie St. and moving its headquarters there. ‘I’m very much in favor of it,? said Commissioner Sue Bossardet, who also serves on the village council. ‘I think it’s a wonderful […]
Many believe that in order for the love of and devotion to one’s country to truly take root in the heart and mind, patriotism must be learned at a young age. In Oxford, the spirit of patriotism is being instilled in future generations by some dedicated teachers and North Oakland Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) […]
For many years, Delbert Lee Robinson took care of the Village of Oxford as a public servant who helped ensure the health, safety and welfare of its residents on a daily basis. ‘He was very, very thorough and dedicated to what he did,? said Jack LeRoy, former chief of both the fire and police departments. […]
Shawn McGuire, owner of Guido’s Premium Pizza in Oxford, was pleased that his customers were able to raise $1,252 to help the family of Nicole ‘Colie? Burton. ‘It was unbelievable how many people came in,? McGuire said. ‘I’ve never seen anything like it. People really care.? Guido’s donated a portion of its sales from Nov. […]
There are times in every student’s academic career when he or she sits in a classroom and wonders, ‘When am I ever going to use this stuff in life?? Well, 36 eighth-graders in Oxford Middle School’s pre-engineering program got the answer to that question when they visited The Complete Companies (1776 W. Clarkston Rd.) in […]
The cold weather was frightful, but the evening was delightful Friday as downtown Oxford hosted the annual Soup & Sweet Stroll. Approximately 1,600 cups of piping-hot soup were ladled out as folks strolled along Washington St. in a festive atmosphere.
Singer Perry Como was right ? there’s no place like home for the holidays, especially when its Oxford. Holiday magic and seasonal warmth return to the historic downtown area this weekend with the popular Soup & Sweet Stroll from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6 and the highly-anticipated Christmas parade beginning at 2 p.m. on […]
An old industrial building could get a new lease on life, a local business could get a new home and Oxford Village could get some additional revenue. It all depends on whether or not Raven Engineering, Inc. and the village can make a deal for 98 S. Glaspie St. ‘It would be a solution which […]
Many of the boys and girls at Lakeville Elementary School sprouted thick, black mustaches last week. But it wasn’t because the boys leapfrogged into puberty or the girls got a hold of some testosterone shots. They sported the stylish lip whiskers on Nov. 26 as part of Movember, a global charity that raises funds to […]
Keegan Konkle is now part of a rare breed. On Friday, the Oxford High School junior officially became an Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony held at Oxford United Methodist Church. ‘I feel really honored because I know not a lot of scouts get here,? said Konkle, 16, a member of Boy Scout […]