Grab the lawn chairs, blankets and kiddies because the wildly popular Concerts in Centennial Park series is back for the summer. Don’t miss all the fun in downtown Oxford from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday evening from now until Aug. 27. Why not make a night of it by stopping by a downtown restaurant for dinner […]
Everyday there’s a veritable feast for the eyes that surrounds us, but it largely goes unnoticed because we’re always too busy with work or family obligations. Summer is the time to stop and smell the flowers. Why not snap a photo of them while you’re at it? Send us quality photos of the beautiful things […]
If Oxford’s full-time firefighters want to be represented by a union, they’re going to have to vote on it. Last week, the township board voted 6-1 to not grant voluntary recognition of the International Association of Fire Fighters as the collective bargaining representative for the department’s 12 career firefighters. This action will require the full-time […]
‘Service Above Self.? Although he’s not a member, for nearly four decades Jack LeRoy lived and breathed the Rotary Club of Oxford’s motto by diligently serving his community as a member of both its police and fire departments. ‘It’s just unimaginable the number of hours that Jack has put in,? said Rotarian Joe Bullen. ‘He’s […]
Good news for Oxford Township residents suffocating under a mountain of bills ? some relief is on the way. Last week, township officials voted 6-1 to lower the nonmetered sewer charge from $63 to $33.50 per REU per quarter and decrease the metered sewer charge, which primarily applies to businesses, from $20 to $17.50 per […]
Paved portions of three Oxford Township roads will undergo some much-needed resurfacing this summer. Last week, officials voted to use their Tri-Party funds to resurface 1.73 miles of Drahner Road between M-24 and Newman Road, 0.07 miles of Oakwood Road just east of M-24 and 0.59 miles of Oxford Road just east of Ray Road. […]
John Krug joined an elite fraternity last week when the 2009 Oxford High School honors graduate officially became an Eagle Scout during the Court of Honor ceremony held at American Legion Post 108. ‘It means a lot to me and my parents,? said the son of Steve and Julie Krug. ‘It shows that I work […]
Oxford Township’s certainly hit the jackpot lately in terms of receiving federal stimulus funds. First, we were approved to receive up to $1.5 million for the paving of the gravel stretch of Ray Road between the Meijer and N. Oxford Road. Then, we got $447,968 to install a safety path on the north side of […]
It seems the Wildcats have welcomed a Lion into their den. On Monday, the Oxford Board of Education appointed William Keenist to fill the seat vacated by Sue Tombrella, whose resignation became effective June 13. ‘I was thrilled,? Keenist said. ‘Our family’s experience with the community and certainly with the school district has really been […]
Following their graduation from Oxford High School June 7, the Class of 2009 shed their caps and gowns to spend one last night partying together. The new graduates returned to OHS for the traditional Senior All Night Party, which included casino-style games, toilet races, mechanical bull riding and a bunch of other wacky games and […]