On Saturday, May 3 local residents from the volunteer charitable organization Christmas in April helped paint the garage of a Ball Street resident who is experiencing poor health. Spearheaded by Rob Chambers, the group painted the garage and interior painting while workers spruced up the landscape with donations from area businesses. Among the donations were […]
Since 1988 Michigan students have been prohibited from carrying electronic devices including pagers, cell phones or other communication devices. The primary reason for the ban, as specified in the state’s school code, was the use of these devices with drug dealers. However, following a continual need for school safety and parental communication, lawmakers will soon […]
Tori Posio, 4, of Brandon Township practices her broom hockey skills by moving the ball through cones at the skating rink at the corner of Cedar and Ball streets, Ortonville. Tori was in a group of 3 to 6 year olds, participating in the BGO beginning hockey program .
Do you have a 4-year-old in your house who can explain elliptical orbits? Were you surprised to hear that your 7-year-old thinks Apollo Astronaut Bob Lovell is a really cool guy? Do your teenagers fight to get a look at the Mir through the family telescope? If someone in your family has become space-obsessed, you […]
“A big success story.” That’s how Oxford Village Manager Mark Slown characterized the 5th Annual Celebrate Oxford, which took place downtown Saturday. Slown was not alone in his positive assessment and praise of the community’s largest annual event, which drew thousands of visitors to partake in local foods, fun and entertainment. “I’ve been coming here […]
Earlier in the month my wife, and I’m sure many others, heard Michigan Radio host Todd Mundt interview botanist Dr. Tony Trewavas. She heard the interview while driving to somewhere, and when she got home she had to tell me about it. And, once I heard the Reader’s Digest version of said interview I was […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Saint Bernards are traditionally thought of as heroes, coming to the rescue and saving lives. However, it was a Saint Bernard that was rescued in Oxford Township last week by another traditional hero ? the firefighter. On Friday afternoon, Oxford firefighters pulled a six-year-old, 150-pound Saint Bernard named “Casey” from […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor In terms of parades, Detroit and New York own Thanksgiving, but Oxford is king when it comes to Christmas. With 68 entries including the big guy with the white beard and red suit, the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade is slated to hit the streets at 2 […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor In terms of parades, Detroit and New York own Thanksgiving, but Oxford is king when it comes to Christmas. With 68 entries including the big guy with the white beard and red suit, the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade is slated to hit the streets at 2 […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor A financial and political dispute between Oxford Township and Village that began in December 1999 was finally settled last week. The village council and township board each formally approved a “consent judgement” whereby the township agreed to repay $416,000 over a five-year period to the township internal funds from which […]