Prior to the 2008 presidential election, most Americans had never heard the name Barack Obama, but Julie Maslowsky knew exactly who he was and what he stood for because she’d been following his political career for years. That’s why the 2000 Oxford High School graduate is absolutely ‘thrilled? she’s going to Washington D.C. to witness […]
An ex-auto worker who now owns a business in downtown Oxford is reaching out to her Big Three brothers and sisters with a special offer. Now through March 1, any active, laid off or retired Big Three employee can receive $5 off any purchase of $20 or more at Fatty’s Pizzeria when they show their […]
History’s greatest explorers gathered in Clear Lake Elementary’s cafeteria Friday to educate students about who they were and what great deeds they accomplished. Vasco da Gama, Leif Eriksson, Daniel Boone, Marco Polo, Sacajawea, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, virtually all the giants of exploration were represented in a living wax museum organized by the school’s fifth-graders as part […]
Attention local Kohl’s shoppers ? you’ll have to continue driving to Auburn Hills because your favorite department store is no longer coming to Oxford Township. Developer Joseph Kosik, Jr. recently confirmed that Kohl’s pulled out of his proposed shopping center ‘a month or two ago.? ‘Kohl’s redid their market study and with the economy changing, […]
A handful of Oxford businesses spent the last few days of 2008 in the dark thanks to a power outage caused by the high winds that ripped through southeast Michigan Sunday, Dec. 28. A power pole in front of Harvest Time Farm Market cracked at its base and fell over as a result of wind […]
Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub’s sudden closing Dec. 28 prompted many in the community to wonder what’s going to happen to all those gift cards they purchased or received over the holiday season. ‘I can’t answer that question at this time until I follow up on things. I really don’t know,? said Kalloway’s owner Gary Lepak. […]
In a sudden move that seemed to catch everybody by surprise, Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub closed its doors Sunday night, another victim of the troubled economic times. ‘It was a very sad day,? said Kalloway’s owner Gary Lepak, who made the difficult decision after looking over the books and talking with his accountant. ‘Nine years […]
In a time when many banks are struggling and worrying about the future, Chase Bank is planning to build a new facility in Oxford. On Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m., the Oxford Twp. Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing as it considers whether or not to grant special land use approval to allow […]
Imagine walking on ancient soil trod upon by Moses as he led the Hebrews from bondage in Egypt to the freedom in the Promised Land. Or following the tortured path Jesus Christ took as Roman soldiers led him his crucifixion and mankind’s salvation. Ten lucky members of the Oxford Free Methodist Church don’t have to […]
For centuries, the ancient alchemists worked feverishly in their fruitless attempts to turn base metals into gold. Fortunately, modern metalsmith Mark D. Haines is having much better luck transforming ordinary metals into art which is how he earns his gold. ‘In this economy, if an artist is still working, that’s a pretty good sign,? said […]