Not many people know about it, but Steven Giroux is leading a double-life. Most days, the 52-year-old Oxford resident can be found behind the wheel of a truck routinely delivering Pepsi products as he’s done for the last 20 years. But there are times when Giroux indulges his wild side by wearing makeup, a wig […]
Finding a parking space in downtown Oxford is going to a little more challenging for a while with construction projects in the northwest and southwest parking lots beginning next week. Last week, the Downtown Development Authority awarded a $534,484 bid to Pro-Line Asphalt Paving, based in Washington Township, to improve and expand the two lots […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor It appears Oxford High School is well on its way to once again having a competitive marching band. On Saturday, the 138-member band marched its way to a third place finish at the first-ever Brandon Invitational. ‘For our first time doing something like this, I was very, very proud,? said […]
Despite a disappointingly low appraisal, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority is hoping to find someone willing to pay at least $100,000 each for three vacant lots along E. Burdick St. ‘Having a price on it will maybe spur discussion with someone who may want to buy it,? said village President Chris Bishop, who sits on […]
I’m not sure what the motivation behind it was. The cynical side of me believes it’s just another election year ploy designed to get votes in November. The optimistic side of me ? yes, there is one ? wants to believe there are lawmakers in Lansing who care and even use common sense once in […]
It takes nimble fingers, a vivid imagination and a keen eye for color and design to turn ordinary pieces of fabric into a work of art. Wendy Brabo, co-owner of A&A Flowers in downtown Oxford, certainly must possess all three because over the weekend her art quilts won both the grand prize and second place […]
Green forms of energy are on everybody’s mind these days as more and more people look for ways to save money or save the planet. In light of alternative energy’s rising popularity, the Oxford Township Planning Commission last week recommended approval of a zoning ordinance amendment designed to regulate Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS), commonly […]
An attempt to start a recall drive aimed at ousting three Oxford Village Council members whose votes led to the layoff of a longtime municipal employee failed Monday due to a lack of clarity in the petition language. ‘I’m a little disappointed right now,? said village resident Monique Way who filed petition language with Oakland […]
After competing in back-to-back meets Saturday and Sunday at Amber Way Stables in Groveland Twp., the OHS Equestrian Team won the district championship in the ‘A? and ‘C? divisions. Oxford had riders competing in 17 classes (or events) each day. In the ‘A? Division, Oxford’s total score of 707 points ? a combination of this […]
Serving their country has sort of become a family business for the Nelsons as its third generation landed in Afghanistan last month to continue the fight against terrorism. ‘The presidential candidates are asking people to serve a bigger cause,? said Oxford resident Dan Nelson. ‘My son happens to be living that.? U.S. Airman First Class […]