Oxford Village residents interested in the future of their water system and learning more about cityhood should plan on attending the 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22 council meeting. Council is expected to decide which of the four bidders will be be constructing the village’s new water treatment plant. Bids range from $2.4 to $2.7 million. […]
An attorney is the latest addition to the Oxford Downtown Development Authority’s Board of Directors. Last week, the village council appointed Bloomfield Hills attorney Paul A. DePorre to a vacant seat on the DDA. Although he’s not a resident, DePorre has owned property in downtown’s Central Business District since 2004. He also owns commercial properties […]
Oxford Township officials didn’t waste any time choosing a successor to take over for Fire Chief Jack LeRoy following his retirement later this year. Last week, the township board voted 6-1 to enter into negotiations with Deputy Chief Pete Scholz. ‘I think he’s more than competent and qualified to handle the position,? said LeRoy, who […]
Political signs will be allowed in the public right-of-way this election season despite an Oxford Township ordinance prohibiting their placement in such areas. Officials last week voted 5-2 to allow political signs in the road right-of-way as long as they do not obstruct the view of traffic. ‘I would hope somebody who’s running for political […]
A combination of training, experience and familiarity helped an Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy prevent a mentally ill person armed with a knife from harming herself or others at a group home in Oxford Township. ‘It’s nice when things work out,? said Deputy Michael Schmitzerie, a 38-year law enforcement veteran. On April 18, Schmitzerie was able […]
A smiling face behind the counter at the Oxford Township office is retiring this week. ‘I’m just ready to get on with my life,? said Margaret Wiltfang, assistant to the treasurer. ‘I want to be able to enjoy my life.? Wiltfang began working for the township on a temporary basis in July 2001. She was […]
Attention shoppers ? warm up your credit cards because next year Kohl’s department store is coming to Oxford. ‘They’d like to get it open in ?09 if they can,? said Joe Kosik, Jr., of the Bloomfield Hills-based JFK Investment Co., which owns the land Kohl’s is going to build on. ‘I would guess they have […]
I really don’t know why the North Oakland Transportation Authority bothers to have a board of directors. Must be for show because it’s certainly not there to make decisions. I was greatly troubled by the fact that Director Pat Fitchena took it upon her self to hire an attorney ? using money from her own […]
It’s a safe bet that someday music fans will be downloading Paige Parent’s latest hit on their iPods ? or whatever device they’ll be using in the future. But how many of them will realize this talented Oxford Middle School sixth-grader jump-started her singing career by winning the first annual Oxford’s Got Talent competition held […]
Is Oxford Township willing to pay for the crossing guards that help Clear Lake Elementary students walk to school safely along Drahner Road? That was Superintendent Dr. Bill Skilling’s question to the township board last week. ‘It’s up to you to make that final decision,? he told township officials. ‘All we can do is make […]