When people are facing emergency situations, all they have to do is dial 9-1-1 to bring police officers and firefighters to their house, day or night. As a reward for their continued service and round-the-clock dedication, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108 held its annual awards ceremony for public safety personnel on Sunday afternoon. “We greatly […]
A nonprofit organization got one step closer to obtaining the money it needs to purchase Independence Village of Waterstone, a senior living community, while Oxford Township received a written guarantee that it won’t lose any property tax revenue as a result of the pending acquisition. That was the end result at the Feb. 13 township […]
Oxford Township allows many different types of businesses to operate within its boundaries, but those profiting from pot will not be welcome. At its Feb. 13 meeting, the township board voted 5-2 to adopt an ordinance that “prohibits all marijuana establishments.” It will take effect on March 22. Voting in favor of the ordinance were […]
Is there a need to expand the footprint of the 23,400-square-foot Oxford Public Library? An architect has been hired to help answer that question. Over the next year-and-a-half, the library will be working with Seth Penchansky, a principal at the Ann Arbor-based Daniels and Zermack Architects, to conduct a feasibility and schematic design study to […]
Plans for a local service club to create a new park in Oxford Village’s northwest quadrant are progressing. Last week, the village council voted 5-0 to direct the municipality’s manager and attorney to draft a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with representatives from the Rotary Club of Oxford. The MOU would outline what’s expected of the […]
Full Disclosure: The wife of this story’s writer is employed by Oxford Community Television. “I’m still pinching myself.” That was Production Manager Teri Stiles’ reaction to standing inside Oxford Community Television’s (OCTV) new station in Seymour Lake Township Park. “I’m in heaven. We’re no longer (housed) in a garage,” said Stiles, referring to the […]
First-graders in teacher Jessica Bull’s classroom at Daniel Axford Elementary participated in a “Fancy Nancy” party for Valentine’s Day. The kids dressed up for the occasion, enjoyed a buffet of snacks and punch, then exchanged Valentine’s Day cards and treats. For more photos from the event, check out this week’s Oxford Leader. They cost just […]
Science Alive, a hands-on educational organization based in Waterford, visited Daniel Axford Elementary on Feb. 7. William Neill, a biologist and herpetoculturist who co-founded Science Alive in 1992, brought a variety of live animals to the school, including a two-fingered sloth, Burmese python, armadillo, giant frog and chinchilla. Students learned about the animals, then got […]
It wasn’t a terribly long search. Less than a month after forming a real estate committee to find a new facility to house itself, the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) has agreed to purchase a 20,000-square-foot building for $1.1 million. Located at 675 S. Glapsie St. in Oxford Village, the facility, which formerly housed Master […]
Working for Oakland County Friend of the Court, Jody LaMacchia encounters many parents battling over custody and visitation issues. “I’m meeting with people that are yelling, crying. It’s very dramatic,” said the 47-year-old Oxford Township resident. But by the time they leave her office, LaMacchia said the parents have usually come to an agreement “because […]