Once again the Oxford High School DECA Club is raising public awareness and money for a worthy cause, this time by asking students one simple question – “Got a ride?” DECA members Kate Hubbard, Lauren Caleca, Kathleen Roberts and David Reile are working together to stop drunk driving by educating their fellow students about its […]
Addison resident Sam Harris, 9, heard about a local family in need and asked his grandfather, also named Sam Harris, to help them. The result – $3,957 was raised to benefit the Rivest family of Addison Township, who lost their home and two family members in a Jan. 5 explosion and fire. “I felt very, […]
Gary Ford will pay for his crime, but he won’t pay as much as Oxford officials wanted him to. On Tuesday, the former Oxford police chief was sentenced to one year probation in Oakland County Circuit Court and ordered by visiting Judge Alice Gilbert to pay the Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission the sum […]
A malfunctioning natural gas heating system appears to be the cause of a structure fire at Al’s Auto Wash early Monday morning. Oxford firefighters were dispatched to 643 S. Lapeer Rd. at 12:51 a.m. to battle the blaze, which was confined to the attic and roof on the north side of the building. According to […]
At school, he’s just Chuck Weeden, an mild-mannered Oxford High senior planning to go to college. But once he sets foot inside the ring he becomes “Big Money Chuck Weeden,” a professional wrestler ready annihilate his opponents and entertain his fans. The 6-foot tall, 250-pound Weeden will make his Oxford debut 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. […]
Less than 1 percent of the people have spoken via a survey and Oxford Village officials seem pleased with the results. “I just think that there’s some pretty good news in here,” said Manager Mark Slown to council at the Feb. 10 meeting. “I think you can take this home and feel pretty good about […]
Oxford Township officials last week voted 5-1 that they are “committed to looking for a new facility to house” the muncipality’s offices, however, whether it will be a new or existing building remains to be seen. “It’s very difficult servicing our public in the cramped quarters that we have,” said Clerk Clara Sanderson voicing her […]
If you’re wondering how much it costs to buy a high school student these days, the average seems to be about $25. The going rate is based on the Oxford High School Drama Club’s “Maid or Butler for a Day” auction held Thursday, Feb. 12 in the school’s Commons. Fifteen Drama Club members auctioned themselves […]
The first reading of an ordinance amendment prohibiting the contribution to the delinquency or criminality of a minor in Oxford Township is set for the 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 township board meeting. Under the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 43A (disorderly conduct), it’s a violation to “encourage, contribute toward, cause or tend to cause, […]
Charges are pending against a 37-year-old Orleans man suspected of drunken driving, who allegedly caused a three-vehicle accident on W. Drahner Rd. near Powell Rd. at about 7:28 p.m. Feb. 12. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, the Orleans man was eastbound on W. Drahner in his 1992 GMC truck when he failed to […]