Toy store coming downtown

One of downtown Oxford’s vacant buildings has a brand new owner that plans to fill it with not one, but two businesses. Lake Orion resident Tom Jones (no, not the singer) is the proud owner of the 3,800-square-foot, two-story building located at 5 N. Washington St., next door to the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum. ‘Downtown […]

Running program helps girls build self-esteem

They run to build self-respect. They run to practice healthy living. But mostly, they run for the pure enjoyment of it. ‘It’s really fun,? said Alyssa Schefke, a third-grader at Oxford Elementary School. ‘You’re learning about things and when you run, it’s like a reward.? Schefke, along with 28 other girls from Oxford and Clear […]

Village contemplates election changes

New state election laws taking effect in January are forcing Oxford Village to change when it holds its elections and how long its council members will serve. For some council members, these changes could mean extra longer terms without voter-approval. Under the Election Consolidation Act approved by the state Legislature earlier this year, villages can […]

Thanksgiving house fire causes $300K in damage

A Thanksgiving morning fire caused an estimated $300,000 in damage to the home of Oxford Township residents Ron and Karen Nihranz. Oxford firefighters were called to 2869 Grousewood (west off Ray Road) at 8:11 a.m. Nov. 25 to battle a house fire apparently caused by an overheated fireplace chimney, according to Fire Chief Jack LeRoy. […]

Kudos: Township gives choices, village lowers price

Boy, the bi-weekly Local Leadership Love Fest isn’t going to like my column this week. I’m actually praising two governments, which is going to leave them with nothing to complain and snipe about behind my back. Let’s start with the Oxford Township Board. Kudos to them for dividing their police millage request into two parts […]

Getting high at the bank

It appears someone made an illegal withdrawal from Oxford Bank’s main branch at 60 S. Washington St., but they didn’t steal money to get rich, they took Freon to get high. According to bank Spokesman Tony Lasher, the theft was discovered about three weeks ago. ‘We had one of our air conditioning units go out,? […]

Allegedly drunk teen crashes into cruiser’s classic car

Saturday’s annual Lapeer Road Country Cruise turned into a nightmare for one classic car owner when an unlicensed and allegedly drunk 16-year-old Oxford Township resident smashed into his prized vehicle. Three misdemeanor charges are pending against the teenage male including operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, failing to stop and identify himself at the scene […]

Coverage of vets earns state awards

Congratulations to Oxford resident William Service and Oxford Community Television Channel 97, both of whom earned state awards for their superb coverage of local veterans and all the good work they do. Service, who was commander of Oxford American Legion Post 108 for the past two years, received the Andy Gomolak Flying Eagle Award, which […]

Will twp. spend money to create medical marijuana ordinance?

Whether Oxford Township allows and regulates medical marijuana dispensaries or simply bans them outright may come down to one thing ? money. ‘That’s exactly what it boils down to,? said Planning Commission Chairman Todd Bell. Specifically, does the township board wish to spend the necessary funds for its attorney and planner, working in conjunction with […]

Fireworks, music & carnival! Oh my!

Get ready to put on your party hats and head over to Seymour Lake Township Park for a festival that includes fireworks, music and a carnival. This is the second year the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department is putting on the ‘Seymour Celebration,? but instead of being a one-day event, it’s been expanded to […]