Cynics who believe their votes don’t count can look to Addison Township as proof that they do. A mere 18 votes led to the passage of the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) millage proposal in the May 5 election. Voters approved the new tax 819 to 801. As a result, Addison will have the tax […]
Fifty-eight students ranging from elementary age to high schoolers were honored May 7 for their positive contributions to the community and helpfulness to others during the Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA) Annual Youth Recognition Ceremony held in the middle school commons. Youth Assistance singled out these kids for their good deeds, compassionate acts, volunteer spirit, positive […]
The Oxford Downtown Development Authority isn’t the only one in the market for a new director these days. Nicole Alexander resigned as director of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce. Her last day is May 15. ‘I am moving on to another position at Curtis Insurance,? she said. Alexander explained she was looking for a ‘different […]
Sometimes it’s the little things in life that trip you up. That was certainly true for Oxford High School seniors Chad Simmers and Eric Patrell. The pair placed sixth in the state finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills competition held May 7 at the Macomb Community College Expo Center in Warren. They could have […]
Four Oxford High School students recently earned honors at the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida. Senior Heather Marra placed fifth in the world in the Hospitality and Tourism Marketing Research competition. Marra worked with Soothe Your Soul to create a generational marking campaign designed to attract Baby Boomers to the downtown Oxford […]
This column is dedicated to all those residents, students, parents, teachers, administrators and ex-employees who suffered during the tyrannical reign of Oxford Superintendent William Skilling. Free at last. After nearly eight years, the long, dark night is over. Last week, William Skilling’s tenure as superintendent of Oxford Schools came to an end. I’ll miss him […]
Most of the time, it’s not a good thing to have a big head. The exception is during Oxford’s annual Lone Ranger parade. Organizers of the Aug. 1 parade are seeking businesses, organizations and individuals willing to sponsor papier-mache heads from the Detroit-based Parade Company’s famed Big Head Corps. Every $200 sponsorship secures one of […]
Dave Weckle is planning to build a major development in downtown Oxford that would encompass portions of E. Burdick, Mill and Stanton streets. Three new buildings containing a mix of retail, office and residential space are part of his concept plan, plus approximately 58 new parking spaces. ‘It’s going to be a catalyst to help […]
A potential $1.6 million problem is facing Oxford Township officials as the Lake Villa Manufactured Home Community on Lakeville Rd. is facing the very real possibility of losing its only source of water. That’s how much the estimated cost is to hook up Lake Villa to the township’s water system. It appears this connection might […]
A 41.7-acre parcel located in the southwest corner of Oxford Township was rezoned last week to allow for the development of smaller residential lots. Township officials voted 5-2 to rezone the property located on the north side of Stanton Rd., just east of Baldwin Rd., from Suburban Farms (SF-2) to single family residential (R-3). The […]