Even though I haven’t had to write about it in quite a while, the issue of how to distribute assets once owned by the now-defunct Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission (OPFEC) is still hanging out there with no resolution in sight. In an attempt to settle this matter once and for, the Oxford Township […]
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. […]
‘It’s false.? Those were the first words out of Oxford Bank President Jeff Davidson’s mouth when called for comment Friday morning after The Oakland Press, in response to a bank-issued press release, ran an erroneous front-page headline reporting the financial institution was receiving a federal bailout. ‘This is just flat-out wrong. I am so upset,? […]
Each year the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Awards program recognizes outstanding individuals who devote their time, energy and talents to making this town a better place. This year was no exception as the chamber last week honored retired Oxford Fire Chief Jack LeRoy as Citizen of the Year; The Red Tag Store as […]
Sometimes the road to solving the world’s problems begins with a child’s imagination and LEGO building blocks. A group of Oxford fourth and fifth-graders are a prime example of this as they may have single-handedly solved the Great Lakes? long-standing zebra mussel problem and won a trophy in the process. The Rockin? Robots ? a […]
Santa Claus knows these are tough economic times for many local families so last week he called on his brave friends in uniform to help give some very special kids a Merry Christmas this holiday season. A total of 27 kids, ranging in age from 3 to 16, went on a shopping spree Dec. 11 […]
‘It’s false.? Those were the first words out of Oxford Bank President Jeff Davidson’s mouth when called for comment Friday morning after The Oakland Press ran an erroneous front-page headline reporting the bank was receiving a federal bailout. ‘This is just flat-out wrong. I am so upset,? he said. ‘We’re not getting any money. This […]
For 15 years, Henry ‘Hank? Szlenkier has worked diligently to keep at-risk youth in the Oxford-Addison area on the straight and narrow path to becoming responsible and productive adults. ‘He’s an advocate for families and kids. He’s professional, dedicated and kind. All those adjectives you can think of that describe somebody who’s remarkable that would […]
Nate Franklin is a handy kid to have around when there’s a difficult word to spell or somebody has a question about a foreign land on the other side of the globe. The Leonard Elementary fifth-grader recently won his school’s spelling bee and National Geographic Bee by besting 44 of his classmates in both competitions. […]
Knowing how to win and lose gracefully is important in life, particularly in the world of politics. I guess that’s one lesson former Addison Supervisor Bob Koski didn’t learn from his 16 years in office. During the public comment portion of the township meeting last week, a bitter and dour Koski took center stage as […]