Supervisor says twp. hall ‘falling apart’

A visible and wet reminder that the aging Addison Township Hall needs to be either repaired or torn down and replaced came cascading into the supervisor’s office and the Oakland County Sheriff’s substation July 8. ‘The whole building is falling apart,? said township Supervisor Bruce Pearson, who’s raised the issue in his monthly report at […]

Crash on Lakeville Rd. kills elderly driver

A two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Lakeville Rd., west of Wildcat Drive, claimed the life of an 84-year-old Oxford woman. At about 10:43 a.m., Roberta Jean Petty was headed east in her 1999 Ford Crown Victoria when she crossed the centerline and was struck head-on by a westbound 2005 Ford Ranger. Both Petty and a […]

Library may move into strip mall

It’s by no means a done deal, but a proposed lease agreement is in the works that, if approved, would allow the Addison Township Public Library to move into a strip mall located on Rochester Road. ‘I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for the library and for the community,? said Library Director Michele Presley. ‘I […]

Burns enjoys career as ‘extra’ in movies, TV

‘That was kind of cool because I actually had to stand on a mark, so that meant I was in that scene with an actor,? Burns said. Since his film debut, Burns has worked as an extra in 11 other movies and television shows, all filmed in Michigan. Burns was a war protester in ‘Master […]

Strawberry Festival returns Saturday

While many communities spend tons of money on extravagant summer celebrations filled with flashy bells and whistles, the Village of Leonard continues to rely on small town charm and down-home fun to draw people of all ages to its wildly popular Strawberry Festival. It’s a formula that’s been successful for more than half-a-century. This year’s […]

Renewal of police tax sought in Addison

When Addison Township voters trek to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 3 they will decide the fate of the property tax that funds their police protection. ‘We’re only asking for the 3.4874 (mills), which is the same as what we levied before ? there’s no increase,? said township Supervisor Bruce Pearson. One mill is worth $1 […]

Van Gogh coming to park

Vincent van Gogh is coming to downtown Oxford. Well, not the artist himself. He’s been dead for 120 years. A waterproof, full-size digital reproduction of an oil painting Van Gogh created during the last month of his life will be displayed in Centennial Park, courtesy of the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). ‘We’ve always been […]

Downtown traffic signals converted to LEDs

Oxford Village’s intersection of M-24 and Burdick St. received a technological upgrade last week courtesy of the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC). Workers and their trusty orange bucket trucks were out converting the intersection’s traffic signals from traditional incandescent bulbs to more efficient light-emitting diodes (LEDs). ‘It’s part of our standard, on-going signal update […]

Empty bowls, full hearts

To those in need, an empty bowl means no food, no money and in some cases, no hope. To the TEAM 4-H Club, an empty bowl means the chance to fill stomachs, spread love and help others.TEAM 4-H stands for Together Everyone Achieves More. Consisting of 16 members from Oxford, Orion and Oakland townships, TEAM […]

Township to the rescue?

Prompted by parent concerns about the unsafe conditions encountered by children who walk to school during the winter months, Oxford Township is seeking bids for snow removal on its four safety paths leading to local schools. On Nov. 10 the board of trustees voted 4-2 to request bids for snow removal on its Lakeville Rd. […]