Tony Sandrin is fed up with thieves and vandals ruining the Polly Ann Trail, and he’s not going to take it anymore. That’s why the 38-year resident of Oxford is offering a $200 reward for any information that leads to the recovery of a painting stolen from the trail where it intersects W. Drahner Rd. […]
‘Who has the best rack?? That’s the question being asked by Louie’s Food & Spirits in Lakeville. The answer will come on Saturday, Oct. 22 when the local restaurant/bar hosts ‘Louie’s Rib Fest 2011.? Louie’s is inviting both amateur and professional cooks to pit their barbecue skills against each other in a mouth-watering rib-cooking competition […]
The teddy bear is more than just a simple child’s toy. He (or she) is often a kid’s best friend. The bear offers much-needed comfort during the long night, a playmate during the day, an ear to hear secrets and a furry body to absorb tears. The bear never questions, never judges, never goes away. […]
A local scout and an Oxford Township official have teamed up to protect a native bird and help its declining population once again flourish. Life Scout Alex McDonald, who’s a member of Oxford Boy Scout Troop 366, is in the process of constructing 10 nest boxes (or birdhouses), specifically designed for Eastern Bluebirds, as his […]
A thief or thieves recently struck the Polly Ann Trail, robbing the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) of a painting and the community of the opportunity to enjoy it. ‘It’s disappointing that someone wants to ruin it for everybody else,? said Michelle Hauske, coordinator of the DIA’s Inside/Out project. A reproduction of the famous masterpiece […]
For a deer hunter, there’s no greater thrill than bagging that first buck, except when it also happens to be a trophy-sized whitetail. Oxford resident Spencer Petoskey, 12, experienced both those thrills on Sunday, Sept. 25 when he shot a 9-point buck that dressed out at an impressive 192 pounds. ‘I was like, ‘Oh my […]
A typical church service often contains a fair number of amens and hallelujahs. But the one held Sunday afternoon at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ in Oxford Village was punctuated by a few meows and woofs. That’s because the church’s pastor, Liz Wilson, held a special blessing of the pets. ‘I am a big […]
There’s a word for a man who dates women for money. In Peter Banachowski’s case, the word is comedian. The 2006 Oxford High School graduate, who now lives and works in the Los Angeles area, appeared last week on the new syndicated dating show ‘Excused,? which airs Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. on the […]
You can hear the mixture of love and loss in Oxford resident Molly McCubbin’s voice when she talks about her late father Russell. ‘As my dad, he was perfect,? she said. ‘He’s my favorite person ? still is and always will be. He was patient and encouraging. He was my biggest fan. He taught me […]
Downtown Oxford got audited last week, but don’t worry, the shopping district isn’t in hot water with the Internal Revenue Service. This audit focused on the ability of pedestrians to navigate the downtown area and what can be done to improve the situation for non-motorized visitors. A group consisting of Downtown Development Authority (DDA) officials, […]