Judging by the talent show put on by participants in the Fun-N-Sun Summer Camp, Oxford parents certainly have a lot to be proud of. Campers showed off their hidden talents Monday afternoon as part of the program put on by Oxford Twp. Parks and Rec. From karate and dancing to magic and the classic art […]
A sharp increase in mortgage delinquencies precipitated by the state’s poor economy recently required Oxford Bank to enter into a formal consent agreement with its federal and state regulators. ‘We want our communities to know the bank is fine,? said Oxford Bank Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Davidson. ‘Yes, this is a difficult time, but […]
An Oxford High School teacher and her husband, a registered sex offender, were arraigned Thursday in Independence Township 52-2 District Court in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old Oxford girl who did odd jobs around their home and was considered a friend. ‘They took away something from me as a father that […]
A sharp increase in mortgage delinquencies precipitated by the state’s poor economy recently required Oxford Bank to enter into a formal consent agreement with its federal and state regulators. Oxford Bank has branch offices in Ortonville and Goodrich. ‘We want our communities to know the bank is fine,? said Oxford Bank Chairman, President and CEO […]
When it comes to the discussion about whether the Village of Oxford should incorporate as a city, opinions are abundant, but hard numbers are few. In an effort to provide village voters with some numbers before they head to the polls Aug. 5 to decide whether or not the cityhood process should continue, the Leader […]
Musical notes flowed as sweetly and freely in Scripter Park Saturday as tangy barbecue sauce over a sizzling slab of ribs. Approximately 2,500 people poured into the Village of Oxford park to enjoy the 4th Annual Hot Blues and BBQ festival. ‘I think the attendance was excellent this year,? said Steve Allen, who coordinated the […]
Oxford’s board of education is one member shy following last week’s resignation of Trustee Major Murray. He doesn’t wish to become a ‘controversial figure? or cast the school district in a negative light, but he’s ‘frustrated? with the current balance of power between the board of education and administration. ‘I have a different opinion of […]
Tales of dragons and knights abounded in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park Tuesday afternoon as part of the library’s ‘Storytime in the Park? series. ‘We just wanted to be somewhere different and do some out-reach type things,? said Shae Smith, head of the library’s Youth Services. Every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. from now through July 29 […]
Walking into JONMARX Steak & Seafood you get the feeling you’re in some posh restaurant in Birmingham or Troy that just made the cover of Hour Detroit magazine. ‘Oxford’s never seen anything like it,? said Leonardo Vulagi, head chef at the new downtown restaurant. Before you can take a single bite of food in this […]
When Natalie McLaughlin was singing in the Oxford High School choir, she never dreamed that one day she would be on stage performing with Motown legend Stevie Wonder. But that’s exactly where the 22-year-old Oxford resident was Tuesday night. ‘It was wonderful ? absolutely amazing,? she said. ‘I got to sing with Stevie Wonder!? In […]