Superintendent estimates $2K to $3K in damage “Why?” That was the simple question Jeff Kinasz, park superintendent for the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department, was asking on the morning of Aug. 14 after yet another significant act of vandalism was discovered in the 300-acre Oakwood Lake Park. “You’ve got a nice park here,” he […]
It appears having young children could soon no longer be an obstacle to attending Oxford Village Council meetings – or so officials hope. Last week, officials discussed a previous recommendation by Councilwoman Kate Logan whereby the village would make free, on-site childcare available to the public during council meetings as a way to help increase […]
For 40 minutes, the public spoke during a hearing at last week’s Oxford Township Board meeting on the possibility of allowing televisions and music on the outdoor patio connected to the restaurant/bar inside Legacy 925, formerly known as the Legacy Center. Many of those present were opposed to the idea. The opposition came from residents […]
Summer is fading fast and so are those opportunities to spend the day golfing on Oxford’s scenic courses. Dr. Elena Osborne, a veterinarian from Independence Township, is offering golfers a chance to spend the day swinging away with their woods and irons, while at the same time, helping homeless dogs receive proper care and shelter […]
You could take time off work, spend thousands of dollars and fly to Munich, Germany to attend Oktoberfest this year. Or, you could get your fill of beer and food in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park when “Oxtoberfest” happens on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is being organized by Holy […]
Two decisions regarding next year’s reconstruction of M-24 in Oxford Village were made by council last week. One, construction will be permitted to start as early as 6 a.m. and run as late at 10 p.m. as needed. Two, an official logo was adopted for use in all print, digital and marketing materials concerning the […]
A vacant house near the intersection of Oakwood and Hosner roads is still standing thanks to the quick response of Addison Township firefighters. On the morning of Aug. 15, firefighters were called to 4931 Hosner Rd. after the next-door neighbor called 9-1-1 to report a fire. “On our arrival, there (was) smoke and flames visible […]
Give us what you promised, then we’ll consider what you want. In a nutshell, that was the Oxford Township Board’s message to Christian Mills, owner of Legacy 925 (formerly known as the Legacy Center), at last week’s regular meeting. Mills came seeking the board’s permission to perform a sound test “to verify that there (would […]
Residents wanting to comment on a proposed ordinance in Oxford Village to allow for the keeping of chickens on residential properties will be able to do so at the Tuesday, Sept. 10 council meeting. A public hearing on the subject, followed by a first reading of the draft language, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. In […]
Oxford Village has officially banned recreational marijuana businesses while its planning commission creates ordinance language to regulate them. Last week, council voted 4-1 to adopt an ordinance that “prohibits all marijuana establishments” within the village’s boundaries. Councilwoman Kate Logan cast the lone dissenting vote. The prohibition ordinance, which takes effect on Sept. 19, would only […]