It was an Irishman’s dream come true as downtown Oxford was invaded by 44,000 pounds of potatoes Saturday morning. Organized by the Oxford United Methodist Men and held in the former James Lumber parking lot, the ‘Potato Drop? featured more than 100 volunteers lifting, sorting and stacking 20-pound bags of Yukon Gold potatoes delivered straight […]
A former assistant coach at Oxford High School who allegedly sexually propositioned two underage female students via text messages is sitting in the Oakland County Jail awaiting trial. Arrested on Aug. 31, Brandon Joseph Figurski, 20, of Lake Orion, was charged with child sexual abusive activity (a 20-year felony), using a computer to commit a […]
Although the number varies depending on who you talk to, there’s no doubt Addison Township’s been plagued by multiple power outages this year. To help the public understand why this has been happening and what’s being done to fix things, DTE Energy representative Michael A. Palchesko will be making a presentation at the township board […]
David Lee wants to bring his fresh donuts and hamburgers to Oxford, but before he can feed anybody, he needs a thumbs up from the township planning commission. A public hearing regarding Lee’s request to operate a drive-through window at 1090 S. Lapeer Rd., the former site of the Country Chopping Block, is scheduled for […]
Troubled teens and shelter dogs are working together at Crossroads for Youth in Oxford to achieve a common goal ? a second chance in life. It’s called Teacher’s Pet: Dogs and Kids Learning Together and what the nonprofit program does is pair at-risk youth with hard-to-adopt canines twice a week for a 10-week workshop in […]
n Oxford Middle School seventh-grade boy was diagnosed last week with a bacterial infection that’s highly resistant to some antibiotics, but he’s reported to be back in school and doing just fine. ‘Everything’s pretty much clear,? said OMS Principal Ken Weaver, who noted the student was treated and allowed to return to classes on Monday. […]
A prominent architectural feature in historic downtown Oxford received a much-needed face-lift last week thanks to a local resident who knows his way around metal. Cast your eyes skyward and you’ll immediately notice the familiar turret adorning the top of the building housing Margot’s Gallery & Frame (5 S. Washington St.) has been covered in […]
Long before government decided to take it upon itself to confiscate tax dollars to supposedly ‘help? people in need, society had a social safety net in place. That net consisted of friends, neighbors, churches, charities, civic groups and communities. The net wasn’t always perfect, but it was local, it was selfless and it was voluntary, […]
Talented doesn’t even begin to describe the diverse group of singers who performed during last week’s Oxford Idol competition held in the OHS Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Oxford High School Theater Company, the 5th annual event featured 15 students singing an eclectic mix of rock, country, pop and soul. After three rounds of […]
A former assistant coach at Oxford High School who allegedly sexually propositioned two underage female students via text messages is sitting in the Oakland County Jail awaiting trial. Arrested on Aug. 31, Brandon Joseph Figurski, 20, of Lake Orion, was charged with child sexual abusive activity (a 20-year felony), using a computer to commit a […]