Frisbees, dogs and kids. The three elements of a fun summer evening were all at the Oxford Public Library July 25 as Brian Hayes, cofounder of the Flying Aces: Professional Flying Disc Team, presented a program filled with Frisbee demonstrations and tricks for humans and canines. ‘The more tricks humans can do, the more fun […]
Once again, downtown Leonard was a buzz with activity as the 61st Annual Strawberry Festival returned for an entire day’s worth of old-fashioned country fun. Smiles were contagious as folks ate delicious ice cream sundaes, watched the parade and enjoyed the company of their family, friends and neighbors.
For the second time in less than two years, an Oxford Community Television station manager was given the old heave-ho. On Monday evening, the Oxford Area Cable Communications Commission voted 5-0 to immediately terminate manager Ken LaPlace. No reason for LaPlace’s firing was stated during the meeting. Following the meeting, all Cable Commission Chairman Melvin […]
Dust off that old resume and polish those interviewing skills because the search for a new Polly Ann Trail manager is officially underway. Candidates are asked to submit their resumes with cover letters to the Polly Ann Trail Management Council (PATMC) by Thursday, Aug. 15. Interested parties can mail their information to Polly Ann Trail, […]
An Oxford resident who’s taught in the wilds of Alaska is preparing to lead a brand new charter public school in Waterford Township this fall. ‘I think all kids deserve to have a quality education,? said Elizabeth Ruff, principal of Jefferson International Academy, located at 60 S. Lynn Ave. Jefferson International Academy will open as […]
A new policy providing financial assistance to riders unable to afford the agency’s fares was approved 8-0 by the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) last week. Riders who cannot pay NOTA’s fares due to economic hardship are now eligible to receive up to $100 per year for trips to the grocery store and doctor’s appointments […]
American Legion Post 108 in Oxford is well-known as a place to learn about military history, enjoy some fried fish on a Friday night or belly up to the bar for a beer or two. But how many folks realize it’s also a place to help save lives by giving a piece of themselves? Four […]
Proposed plans to turn a vacant 103-year-old building into art-based business and a piece of vacant public property into a parking lot met with support, opposition, concerns and questions at the July 16 meeting of the Oxford Village Planning Commission. ‘I want this as much as you do,? said Planning Commission Chairman Bryan Cloutier to […]
Some vehicles from the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) fleet received contaminated fuel last week, but fortunately, no damage was done and the taxpayers won’t have to pick up the tab to clean their systems. NOTA Director Lynn Gustafson reported three mini-buses received contaminated diesel fuel from the Meijer gas station located at 920 N. […]
Folks wishing to give their input regarding the potential creation of an 860-acre adventure park in Oxford Twp. centered around off-road vehicle (ORV) will be given another opportunity to do so on Thursday, July 25. Oakland County Parks and Recreation will host a second design charrette from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oxford Village […]