Taxes, energy and the economy were the main topics of conversation as Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Brighton) chatted with a cross-section of community leaders over coffee at the Oxford Big Boy Monday morning. ‘If you’re going to give me money to stimulate the economy, then just decrease my taxes and I promise I will stimulate the […]
Lisa Richardson is a hometown girl at heart. That’s why when the 1983 Oxford High School graduate decided to open her new shop, The Black Crow, she chose a quaint village home at 115 S. Washington St. ‘This house was sitting here all by itself ? empty,? Richardson said. ‘I thought, ‘Wow, what a cute […]
Just over 20,000 pounds. That’s how much food the annual Post Office drive, conducted by Oxford and Lake Orion mail carriers, collected Saturday for FISH. ‘Since we’re giving out between 10,000 and 11,000 pounds of food every month, this will last us two months,? said Val Cass, pantry coordinator for FISH. ‘It’s used to be […]
‘Subjection in petty affairs, is manifest daily and touches all citizens indiscriminately. It never drives men to despair, but continually thwarts them and leads them to give up using their free will. It slowly stifles their spirits and enervates their souls . . .? ? ‘Democracy in America? I’m used to Big Government taking my […]
Beginning this fall, admission to Oxford home athletic events and fine arts programs will be free for children and students accompanied by a parent or guardian who pays the regular ticket price. ‘Due to the limited and restricted incomes that families are facing today because of the economic downturn we’ve had in Michigan, this is […]
In terms of fiscal health, Oxford Township and Village both scored a big zero, according to a state report, while Addison Township racked up a two ? but don’t worry these are all good scores. ‘I was pretty happy,? said Oxford Twp. Treasurer Joe Ferrari. ‘I think in general the township has always tried to […]
Some Oxford residents have expressed concerns about traffic making left-turns at the intersection of Market St. and M-24. This is just a friendly reminder that north and southbound M-24 traffic is prohibited from making left-turns here. East and westbound traffic on Market St. is also not allowed to turn left onto M-24. It is, however, […]
Progress is being made toward getting a traffic signal installed at Broadway St./M-24 and widening the state highway to five lanes through downtown Oxford. ‘I’m personally in favor of getting a light in as quick as possible,? said village President Chris Bishop. Last week, Bishop, along with Councilman Tony Albensi and Manager Joe Young, met […]
Call it fashionable or socially responsible, but it seems like everyone is going ‘green? this year and the Oxford Public Library is no exception. ‘Green is the new black,? joked Charli Osborne, head of the library’s teen services. Although the library’s been engaging in environmentally-friendly practices for the last several years, Director Bryan Cloutier said […]
‘Old Michigan steams like a young man’s dreams, The islands and bays are for sportsmen.? ? ‘The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald? by Gordon Lightfoot I celebrated the Opening Day of Trout Season (April 26) in a most unusual way this year. Instead of grabbing my Orvis fly rod, donning my waders and heading for […]