Kevin Sunman is a prime example of the American entrepreneurial spirit at its best. When auto parts supplier ThyssenKrupp Budd decided to close its Detroit metal stamping plant in December 2006, Sunman, who worked there as a general foreman in assembly, didn’t know what he was going to do next or how he was going […]
Oxford Village residents could get to vote on whether or not they want the cityhood process to continue if a valid referendum petition is filed with the state Boundary Commission by Monday, April 14. On Feb. 29, Keith W. Cooley, director of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, signed the order approving the […]
An Addison family burned out of its home is learning just how much love and support there is in their community. ‘I just can’t believe it,? said Bonnie Taffs. ‘It gives you a whole new outlook on everything.? Leonard Elementary’s staff and students spearheaded a fund-raising effort to help Taffs and her grandson, second-grader Tyler […]
This fall Oxford students across the district will be formally introduced to the People’s Republic of China. ‘This generation’s going to be doing more business with China than any other generation has,? explained Jim Schwarz, assistant superintendent of curriculum. ‘It only makes sense to be offering some preparation, so there’s some familiarity with dealing with […]
While most media outlets report nothing but doom and gloom about Michigan’s economy, one local real estate office has some good news it wants to trumpet. Closings at Oxford’s John Burt Realty/GMAC Real Estate (15 E. Burdick St.) for the months of January and February were up 81 percent over last year during that same […]
An Addison mom whose son will soon leave to fight in Iraq wishes to start a local chapter of an organization that offers support for both military parents at home and troops overseas. ‘We’re hoping everyone will want to take part and be involved,? said Mary Loveless, mother of U.S. Army PFC Christopher Loveless. Loveless […]
Despite the persistent rumors being cranked out by the town’s gossip mill, a popular downtown bar has not been sold. ‘I’d like people to know that it’s still for sale,? said Vernita ‘Red? Voikos, owner of Rob’s Place at 13 S. Washington St. ‘I don’t know who started that rumor. I haven’t seen any money […]
I sincerely hope some Oxford Village resident out there starts a petition drive calling for a referendum election on cityhood. See story on page 1. Before we go to all the trouble and expense of electing a nine-member commission to draft a proposed city charter ? which will undoubtedly result in endless meetings and more […]
W. Dale Ogle has a lot of high adventure and international intrigue on his mind for a retired school teacher. Stinger missiles, a ruthless gun runner, a beautiful professional killer and an old-fashioned train speeding through the Alaskan mountains along a narrow gauge railroad. But don’t worry, none of it is going to cause the […]
Officials and merchants in Oxford Village are hoping outdoor dining will play a major role in their efforts to draw more people to the downtown area. ‘Who doesn’t like to have lunch outside once in a while when it’s nice?? said Downtown Development Authority Chairman Mark Young, owner of Mark A. Young Jewelers. On Tuesday, […]