Reactions were mixed among local officials to the idea of taking a 5 percent pay cut and paying either 15 or 20 percent for their health insurance as proposed last week by state Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop (R-Rochester). ‘I think it’s a good idea. I don’t have a problem with it,? said Ron Davis, […]
In these tough economic times, there’s only one thing worse than searching for a job and that’s feeling like it’s you against the whole world, like nobody else understands what you’re going through or even cares. But the truth is, you’re not alone and there are people who not only understand, but also want to […]
Their time at Oxford High School, not to mention on this earth, was certainly short, but the impact three young ladies made on the staff and students who knew them will be cherished for a lifetime. ‘They were a great bunch of girls ? always full of life, never gave up and always encouraging everyone,? […]
Although it’s located in a rustic setting that’s off the beaten path in Addison Township, Kingsbury Country Day School recently gained a prestigious designation known throughout the world. Just prior to the start of Christmas break, the independent private JK-8 school located at 5000 Hosner Rd. was notified that it’s now officially an International Baccalaureate […]
Anyone who still doesn’t think it’s necessary to get a 2009 H1N1 flu vaccination should have a chat with Bill Anhel. The 55-year-old Oxford resident spent the first half of December in a drug-induced coma, breathing with the aid of a ventilator, as he fought for his life against the virus. Anhel was one of […]
Between the time she spends working in Pontiac and pushing for legislation in Lansing, she’s probably the hardest working elected official in Oakland County politics. But county Clerk Ruth Johnson took a break from her busy schedule Tuesday to chat with the Rotary Club of Oxford about everything from technology to pending legislation. Since she […]
It was a case of reality television meets Economics 101 as groups of Oxford Elementary fifth-graders got tossed into the infamous ‘Shark Tank? last week. No students were eaten alive, but they all learned valuable lessons about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to starting their own businesses. Using a modified version of […]
It’s estimated that the average lifespan of a restaurant in the United States is five years. Of course, there are always exceptions, but none so exceptional as the Historic White Horse Inn in downtown Metamora. The restaurant is celebrating its 160th year in business and its status as the oldest restaurant in Michigan. ‘It’s a […]
There’s a pervasive myth among snobs in the photography world that in order to snap extraordinary pictures, one must travel to exotic locales filled with jungles, mountains strange animals or ancient ruins. But experience has taught photographer Kip Kriigel that’s simply not the case. ‘Good photography can be done anywhere,? said the 56-year-old Oxford resident, […]
Oxford Village’s water tower on S. Glaspie St. is in need of some long overdue maintenance and repairs. According to a Dec. 23 inspection report filed by the Lake Odessa-based Dixon Engineering, Inc., the 500,000-gallon tower requires either $232,000 or $347,000 in work, depending on which option the village chooses for repainting the structure’s exterior. […]