Addison Township officials took another step toward giving that community’s children a fun place to play outside and cool off on hot summer days. Last week, the township board voted 6-1 to move forward with Vortex Aquatic Structures International regarding the possibility of constructing a splashpad in LaBodie Park, adjacent to the Addison government offices […]
An Oxford toddler survived a near-drowning July 19 after being found face down in a backyard swimming pool at a residence on Park Island Dr., north of Stanton Rd. The victim, a girl who will turn 2 next month, was discovered by her 13-year-old sister, who made the call to 9-1-1. According to the Oakland […]
If Oxford Village businesses currently violating the zoning ordinance by conducting outdoor sales would like the municipality to consider changing its rules, they’re going to have to come forward and ask for it. That was the message last week from the village planning commission. “In my opinion, write them a ticket, (then) let them come […]
On Friday, workers installed concrete curb and gutter along a stretch of Wood Trail in Oxford Township, putting the road one step closer to finally reopening to traffic. “Weather-permitting, they are planning to pave it some time this week,” said Craig Bryson, spokesman for the Road Commission for Oakland County, on Monday. If they can […]
An accident involving four vehicles – two in motion and two parked – occurred last week at The Country Coney restaurant on M-24, just south of Drahner Rd., in Oxford Twp. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, the accident was caused by a 64-year-old Oxford man driving a 2006 Buick Rainier. He was cited […]
It’s been a decade since the splashpad in Seymour Lake Township Park began soaking kids and it’s still a “very popular” attraction, according to officials. “It exceeded all my expectations,” said Ron Davis, director of the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department since 1995. “I’m really happy with it. It’s been one of the better […]
At 12:59 p.m., July 15, Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies, along with the Brandon Township Fire Department, responded to a motorcycle-automobile crash on North Ortonville Road near Wolfe Road. A 2002 Honda VT750 motorcycle was traveling southbound on N. Ortonville Road when the operator, a 38-year-old Oxford Township resident, collided with a Buick Enclave, driven by […]
How many officials does it take to grant a variance from the zoning ordinance? Don’t answer yet. Save it for the hearing. The Oxford Village Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for its 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21 meeting to receive input regarding the possibility of reducing the size of the zoning board of appeals […]
Joseph “Paleo Joe” Kchodl, an award-winning paleontologist, author and storyteller, visited the Addison Township Public Library on July 16 to share his extensive knowledge of dinosaurs and fossils. He’s shown here displaying a replica of a pachycephalosaurus skull. Its skull was dome-shaped and quite dense – the roof of it could be up to 10 […]
Oxford High School senior Paige Palmer is putting on two free anxiety workshops for girls ages 12-18 as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. Registration is not required. The workshops will be held on Saturday, July 28 at the Oxford Public Library (530 Pontiac Rd.) from 10:30 a.m. to noon and from 1 to […]