No wishy-washy, politically correct rhetoric was heard in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park on Memorial Day. Just plain talk and strong words directed toward those who wish to destroy America and those who come here to live and work, but maintain allegiance to their native lands. ‘You come to this country, you come here because it’s […]
The idea of erecting a 180-foot cellular tower in Seymour Lake Park was greeted favorably by the Oxford Township Planning Commission last week. ‘I’m all for it,? said Commissioner George Black. Ron Davis, director of the township parks and recreation department, approached planning commissioners to gauge their feelings on the concept before investing the necessary […]
A group of agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided an Oxford Village home Thursday morning. According to Special Agent Sandra Berchtold, media coordinator for the FBI Detroit Field Office, the agents executed search and arrest warrants at 61 East St. (corner of East and Louck streets). Details regarding exactly what the agents […]
Leonard’s oldest resident passed away at her home over the Memorial Day weekend. After living a full, rich life in her beloved rural town, Marie Josephine (Farinetti) Spezia passed away Sunday, May 25, 2008. She was 101 years old. ‘She really loved life ? there was no doubt about that,? said her son, Leonard farmer […]
The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is in the market for a new executive director after terminating Amy Alder just prior to the Memorial Day weekend. ‘There was no warning,? she said. ‘I guess you don’t know what’s happening behind the scenes.? Alder, who was hired by the chamber in February 2007, was relieved of […]
Plans to build a 97,423-square-foot Kohl’s department store in Oxford got one step closer to reality last week. The Oxford Twp. Planning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend the township board approve the final site plan and preliminary PUD agreement for the Oxford North shopping center. Located just north of the village on the east side […]
Three of Oxford’s elementary schools recently earned the Michigan Green Schools designation for their energy saving and environmental-friendly activities during the 2007-08 school year. Oxford, Clear Lake and Leonard elementaries, along with 42 other schools from across Oakland County, were honored during a special ceremony May 19 held at the Oakland Schools building in Waterford. […]
With gasoline prices at $4 or more per gallon, Bob Trottier, co-owner of Casemer Tool & Machine in Oxford, can’t understand why skilled workers continue to drive great distances when there are good-paying jobs right here. ‘It’s crazy that people drive right through this town down to 9 Mile and Groesbeck to go work in […]
For young soldiers serving in foreign lands thousands of miles from home, being able to hear their loved ones? voices and talk to them directly is a priceless comfort. That’s why U.S. Air Force veteran John Manzella, of Oxford, is working hard to make sure our brave men and women serving overseas in places like […]
This weekend, for the fourth straight year Oxford, will unite against a common enemy that’s claimed too many lives and isn’t through yet. Men, women, young, old, rich, poor ? cancer doesn’t discriminate. Its many forms make it an equal opportunity disease that can strike anyone at any time. Every year cancer kills parents, children, […]