When the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Commission begins spending its $2 million in bond money to upgrade the parks system next year, it won’t have to worry about seeking bids for the various projects. Last week, the Oxford Township Board voted 6-1 to approve a resolution exempting the commission those requirements. The hope is […]
A concept plan to turn the Oxford Village municipal complex site into a multi-story, mixed-use project was formally rejected last week. Council voted 4-1 “to eliminate from further consideration” Venture, Inc.’s proposal to purchase the 1.7-acre site located at 18-22 W. Burdick St. for $450,000 and turn it into a development called Oxford Station. The […]
His name is Benjamin (B.J.) Frantz, but you can just call him sarge. Last week, the Oxford Township Board voted 7-0 to promote the firefighter to the rank of sergeant. Frantz has been with the department since July 2004. In addition to being a firefighter, he’s a paramedic, a certified fire inspector and a member […]
Approximately 180 area senior citizens received a special holiday treat Dec. 13 as the Rotary Club of Oxford threw its annual Christmas party for them. Held in the lobby of the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center, the party featured plenty of delicious food, festive music, good conversation and a visit from the one and […]
Last week, the Oxford Village Council approved resolutions of appreciation for the community’s seven former dispatchers. They were all laid off when the village closed its local dispatch center Nov. 30 and began contracting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Recognized were full-time dispatchers Tony VanHouten, Justin Moser and Debbie O’Farrell. Part-time dispatchers Joanne Edmonds, […]
My faith in humanity tends to get quite low at times. It dips whenever I have to deal with a public official I know to be a two-faced liar. It dips whenever I encounter a scam being perpetrated against vulnerable people who can ill afford to lose a penny. It dips whenever I have to […]
Members of the Oxford Lions Club played Santa Claus to 37 local families in need this holiday season. They packed boxes with food and household items, and wrapped toys and clothing for a total of 92 individuals – 34 youths, 30 adults and 28 senior citizens. Helping make this all possible was the $4,920 the […]
Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance held a Christmas party for some deserving kids Friday night at Collier Lanes. There was bowling, pizza, gift cards and a special visit from Santa Claus that put everyone in a merry mood.
Beneath a pristine blanket of snow, surrounded by frozen earth, they slumber. Though they served at different times, in different places and in different ways, they are all responsible for the liberty, peace and security Americans enjoy today. Some have been gone for decades. Others, for months. But we who still live and breathe are […]
As can be expected, there was no shortage of Christmas activities happening in the Oxford area over the weekend. Daniel Axford and Leonard elementary schools hosted events where kids got to visit with Santa Claus, enjoy a bite to eat and make or buy Christmas gifts for their family members. For photos, see Page […]