An Oxford-based company recently received a significant infusion of cash and is expecting to more-than-double its workforce by the end of the year. Relume Technologies (925 N. Lapeer Rd.), a leading manufacturer of light-emitting diode (LED) products for outdoor lighting, recently received an investment of at least $1 million ? with the potential of more […]
When Brian McAskin ventured out to fetch his morning newspaper around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, he found something other than the day’s headlines. The 54-year-old Addison resident discovered what appeared to be a frozen coyote standing in a snowbank on the side of his driveway at the corner of Apache Ct. and Barr Rd. ‘It looked […]
Ever wonder what it’s like to be the girlfriend of a serial killer with amnesia? Just ask Rachel Sowers. The 2008 Oxford High School graduate plays such a character in ‘Oblivion,? an independent film being shot in and around Michigan beginning Jan. 9. Written and directed by Heather Robinson, ‘Oblivion? is a psychological thriller centered […]
Roxanne Todd is quite possibly the perfect government worker. She’s polite, eager to complete any and all tasks, and best of all, she doesn’t cost the taxpayers a dime. Since December, the 1971 Oxford High School graduate’s been working part-time at the village office on W. Burdick St. organizing and filing paperwork, answering the phone […]
Oxford Village’s got some big ideas to improve its parks system and expand recreational opportunities, but before the municipality approves a plan to guide it, officials want to hear what residents think of it. ‘I think it’s a good plan,? said Sue Bossardet, who serves on the village’s parks and recreation committee. ‘I think any […]
It seems one of Oxford Township’s New Year’s resolutions is to be much more proactive when it comes to attracting new businesses and stimulating the local economy. To that end, the township’s newly-formed Economic Development Subcommittee will hold its kickoff meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 on the second floor of the Oxford Veterans […]
Most people probably don’t realize it anymore but documents like the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights were written to restrain government power and protect citizens from its overbearing reach. But somewhere along the way, we stopped paying attention to those sacred pieces of parchment. Maybe we need something stronger to restrain government at […]
An Oxford native and star athlete received some national attention last week during his first college bowl game. Zach Line, a 2008 OHS graduate who now plays for the Southern Methodist University Mustangs, scored a touchdown before a crowd of 32,650 in Aloha Stadium at the Hawaii Bowl Dec. 24. The running back’s moment in […]
While their sons and daughters are serving over there, they’re right here ? waiting, wondering and worrying. Only a parent who’s been through it knows about the sleepless nights and the endless fears that prey upon the mind when your child is in uniform and in harm’s way. ‘We love our children unconditionally and wholly, […]
Taxes are a lot like poison. In small doses, they can be tolerated. But in large amounts, they’re lethal. Case in point, Oxford Community Schools is considering shifting its tax collection from the current 50/50 split between the summer and winter bills to a 100 percent bite in the summer, possibly starting in 2011. Granted, […]