Nobody likes to be sick and trapped in a hospital for weeks or months on end. But it’s got to be even worse for a child who would rather be running around outside or playing with friends. That’s why the students at Kingsbury Country Day School in Addison Township are using their artistic skills to […]
The Oxford Village Council is looking to appoint someone to the late Tom Benner’s seat, but first it needs some applicants to choose from. By charter, council has 30 days to fill the seat, which was vacated when Benner passed away Jan. 15. Benner had served on council since 2005 and as village president since […]
on for its cash-strapped water fund over a three-year period was approved by the Oxford Village Council last week. And as if that news wasn’t good enough, it’s $100,000 more than the village was originally going to receive. Council voted 4-0 to accept a proposal from Black Dot Capital & Real Estate Group, based in […]
An amendment to Oxford Village’s water and sewer ordinances that would reduce the minimum bill by 43 percent (or $22.98) for properties that are unoccupied or vacant for short or long periods of time was approved 4-0 by council last week. An example of folks who would benefit from this proposed change are senior citizens […]
‘When large projects requiring large amounts of capital are introduced, there’s bound to be disagreements. ‘While I’m fully open to spirited discussion on the matters stated, I do not believe that this board should be threatened, demeaned and chastised for what the majority at the time believe is needed.? Those were the words of Jim […]
I have to sincerely applaud the Oxford Board of Education for making the prudent decision last week to arm their private security personnel. For the record, I still believe having officers employed by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. in our schools is the superior and wiser choice, but until that happens, I’ll support this stopgap […]
The Oxford Women’s Club held its annual wine tasting event Sunday at Addison Oaks. Approximately 170 folks spent the afternoon sampling a variety of wines from around the world, dining on fine foods and bidding on lovely auction items. It was the biggest crowd that’s ever attended this event. All of the proceeds went toward […]
Streetscape was certainly the hot topic of discussion Monday night as the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) heard support, opposition and concerns related to the proposed $4.65 million conceptual plan. ‘I’m here to tell the board that I’m very comfortable with the concept of asking our DDA to pursue a streetscape-style program at whatever level. […]
Rosie the Riveter wasn’t just some 1940s cultural icon who represented and inspired American women working in factories during World War II. She was flesh and blood. She was Thelma Lowe. The 89-year-old Oxford resident was one of many Rosie the Riveters who worked at the Ford Motor Company’s Willow Run Aircraft Factory in Ypsilanti […]
The term ‘Rosie the Riveter? can be traced back to a 1942 hit song recorded by popular big band leader Kay Kyser. In the song Rosie is portrayed as a hard-working assembly line worker who’s doing her part to aid America’s home-front efforts during World War II. The song was inspired by a New York […]