Simple math says a proposed snow/ice removal ordinance was approved by the Oxford Village Council last week, but in government, things aren’t always simple. Council voted 2-1 to adopt new ordinance language that imposes drastically stiffer penalties for not clearing snow and ice from village sidewalks in a timely manner. Voting for the ordinance were […]
What could be better than spending a gorgeous summer afternoon playing golf on one of Oxford’s scenic courses? How about doing it to raise money for two groups that rescue dogs? If that sounds good, then grab your clubs and sign up for the 4th Annual Putts for Paws outing to be held on Sunday, […]
Margaret Culver loves horses and she shares that passion with others through her artwork depicting these majestic creatures. “That’s what speaks to me and I think when you’re an artist, you have to find what speaks to you,” said the Oxford Township resident who lives on a 40-acre farm. Culver’s acrylic paintings of horses can […]
North Branch residents Charlie, Gabe and Ethan Redmond meet Sawyer, a horse at the Old Magnolia Farm in Addison Township. They were among the approximately 350 folks who participated in the Metamora Hunt Club’s annual stable tour on Sunday. Click here for the full story and for more photos, pick up a copy of this […]
An Oxford native has returned to his hometown with the hopes of creating a unique living space for senior citizens who are no longer able to care for themselves. “I just want to bring a real jewel to the community I grew up in,” said David Fulkerson, a 1985 Oxford High School graduate. “I want […]
A little bit too dense on the residential side and not enough commercial space. That was the feedback provided by a majority of the Oxford Township Planning Commission during a pre-application conference last week regarding a mixed-used concept plan submitted for a 7.23-acre site consisting of two parcels centrally located along W. Market St. within […]
Officials want to be sure everything is as clear and concise as possible when voters go to the polls in November. That’s why it took three meetings held by two boards within five days to approve ballot language for a millage proposal to continue funding the Oxford Twp. Parks and Recreation Dept. and give it […]
Oxford Township residents will have one less thing to decide on the November ballot. Last week, the township board voted 5-2 to not request a police millage renewal from voters in the upcoming general election. Clerk Curtis Wright and Treasurer Joe Ferrari cast the dissenting votes. The current police millage, approved by voters in 2014, […]
Oxford Township officials are seeking citizen input regarding proposed ordinance language that would regulate the activities of peddlers, solicitors and transient merchants working in the community and require them to register with the municipality. “I think it needs a little bit more work before we adopt it,” said Treasurer Joe Ferrari. Last week, the township […]
Local residents overwhelmingly voted in favor of both public transportation and public safety in Tuesday’s primary election based on unofficial results posted by the Oakland County Elections Division. Millage renewals to support the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) were approved 10,887 to 4,559 by voters in Oxford, Addison and Orion townships. Lynn Gustafson, director of […]