10 years ago June 23, 1993 Marion Ginopolis is the new superintendent of Oxford Area Community Schools. The former assistant superintendent at Berkley Public Schools says, “I’m thrilled to death.” Darwin Parks, who at one time worked for former Oxford village manager Brian Arrowsmith, will become Oxford’s new village manager Monday. Jamie Kolasa, of Oxford, […]
Take a drive West on Burdick Street and take a look at to the north, in front of the cemetery. It’s been a long time coming, but Oxford Cemetery is looking good. Recently, landscapers finished constructing decorative walls, installing classy green wrought fence and planting perennials. Nice work. The folks at Oxford Township should be […]
Dear Editor, I would like to extend much-deserved congratulations to the OHS graduating Class of 2003. In addition to being extremely proud of my son Dan, who is a part of this fine group of young people, I think they deserve some recognition for the tremendous spirit, courtesy/manners and overall great attitude demonstrated by all […]
Oxford High School 2003 grad Patrick Flannery has been selected by the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association to play in the 2003 Michigan High School East-West All Star Football Game on July 26. ‘I was surprised I got chosen,? said Flannery, ‘because it’s a lot of the best athletes in Michigan and I never […]
After a special meeting on June 23, the Oxford Village park and rec committee supported a motion to seek approval from the village counsel for the purchase of playground equipment for Scripter Park not to exceed $25,000. The committee decided to move forward with the motion after listening to a presentation from Tim Doyle, a […]
They were born in the same place, went to high school together, attended business school together and started their first jobs together. Judy Cochran and Joanne Sweeney have shared a lot of experiences over the course of their lives including retiring from the Oxford school district last week. ‘I’ve worked long enough,? said Cochran, who […]
Pies and small towns are symbols of everything that’s wholesome and good in American life. From Mom’s famous apple pie to the traditional pumpkin pie after Thanksgiving dinner, the round pastries are ingrained in the fabric of our society. From the fictional Mayberry, North Carolina to our very own Oxford, Michigan, small towns remind people […]
Give us your best shot! We’re looking for the color photograph for our Info 2003 cover. The photo should be local and with one to three people. Have the photo to us by July 15, 2003. Think fun. Think fame. Think money. The winner’s photo will appear on over 22,000 Info books, which will be […]
Addison Township is now offering residents the same water-soluble pouches and briquettes specially designed to kill mosquito larvae as Oxford Township in order to help prevent the spread of the West Nile Virus. One of the pouches covers 50 square feet and usually lasts between 1-4 weeks. The briquettes cover up to 100 square feet […]
The situation looked bleak for a local feline recently and were it not for the fast rescue efforts of four humans, could have been deadly. According to reports by the Oxford Village, two young girls came to the police station on June 18 with a piece of wood in their hands. Upon further inspection, there […]