Oxford’s Burning Oak Smokehouse played host to a unique car show within a car show June 4. Amidst all the shiny classic cars and pristine vintage vehicles of yesteryear, Oxford resident Jack Meadows, 7, displayed his collection of 1/24 scale diecast models. ‘I wanted to show off my cars,? said Jack, who just completed the […]
For years, the sign greeting visitors has read, ‘Future Home of Leonard Nature Park.? But that will change on Saturday, June 20 when the first three words are removed as the park celebrates its official grand opening from 10 a.m. until noon. The event will include a scavenger hunt for kids and free wildflowers for […]
Most of the time, it’s not a good thing to have a big head. The exception is during Oxford’s annual Lone Ranger parade. Organizers of the Aug. 1 parade are seeking businesses, organizations and individuals willing to sponsor papier-mache heads from the Detroit-based Parade Company’s famed Big Head Corps. Every $200 sponsorship secures one of […]
Dave Weckle is planning to build a major development in downtown Oxford that would encompass portions of E. Burdick, Mill and Stanton streets. Three new buildings containing a mix of retail, office and residential space are part of his concept plan, plus approximately 58 new parking spaces. ‘It’s going to be a catalyst to help […]
A potential $1.6 million problem is facing Oxford Township officials as the Lake Villa Manufactured Home Community on Lakeville Rd. is facing the very real possibility of losing its only source of water. That’s how much the estimated cost is to hook up Lake Villa to the township’s water system. It appears this connection might […]
A 41.7-acre parcel located in the southwest corner of Oxford Township was rezoned last week to allow for the development of smaller residential lots. Township officials voted 5-2 to rezone the property located on the north side of Stanton Rd., just east of Baldwin Rd., from Suburban Farms (SF-2) to single family residential (R-3). The […]
Local developer Chuck Schneider is well on his way to owning a piece of Oxford Village property which he intends to transform into a mix of 76 residential units. Last week, the village council voted 5-0 to approve a purchase agreement with Schneider through which he would acquire 98 S. Glaspie St., a former industrial […]
Monday, May 25 is the unofficial start of the summer season, which means barbecues, beaches and boating. But let us not forget that Monday is also Memorial Day, a time to honor the countless soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen who sacrificed their lives at home and around the world to keep America free and secure, […]
No haggling, just take the money and run. Oxford Township officials last week voted 4-3 to accept a $450,000 offer to purchase the Oxford Veterans Memorial Civic Center, located at 28 N. Washington St., and the 0.54-acre parking lot behind it. The buyer is David Parker and closing will take place on or before Aug […]
Not many folks these days can say they remember milking the cows before they went to school. But lifelong Oxford resident Bruce French can. Now, he’s trying to sell the place where this unique childhood memory was made, a two-story white barn located just west of the intersection of Pontiac and Moyer streets in the […]