Supervisor seeks village representation on PC

Oxford Township officials wouldn’t mind seeing a village resident serving on the planning commission, but they would prefer it not be a member of the village council. That’s why officials last week voted 6-1 to reject the appointment of Councilman Tony Albensi to a three-year term on the commission. ‘It just doesn’t sit right,? said […]

My Way

I must say I was very impressed with the substance of the community marketing plan presented by Guy R. Williams. You can read all about it on Page 3. I not only liked his plan of action, I agreed with the reasoning behind it. Perhaps, if given a chance, he can succeed where the Downtown […]

NFL drafts Ghiaciuc, Rayner

Two Oxford boys were drafted this weekend ? into the National Football League! Eric Ghiaciuc and Dave Rayner are headed for the exciting, hard-hitting, highly competitive world of pro football. Ghiaciuc, a 2000 graduate of Oxford High School, was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. The 6-foot, […]

Fire proposals on May 3 ballot

Four funding proposals to maintain and upgrade Oxford’s fire and EMS services await township and village voters at the polls May 3. Voters will be asked to approve two millages and two bond proposals totalling 2.78 mills for the Oxford Fire Department. These ballot proposals include: n 1.5 mills for fire and EMS operations for […]

Don’t forget your white cane

Members of the Oxford Lions Club will be around town Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 conducting their annual White Cane Sale. Lions will be selling canes at the intersection of Washington and Burdick streets and at Oxford Bank. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind, Bear Lake Camp, Beaumont […]

Students caught smoking marijuana at OHS

Three Oxford High School students were caught smoking marijuana in the school parking lot Thursday, April 21 and suspended as a result. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, two 17-year-old students and one 15-year-old were smoking marijuana in a 1998 GMC Jimmy when they were discovered by a school security monitor who smelled the […]

Drinking and high school don’t mix for 7 students

Seven Oxford High School students tested positive for alcohol in their systems Friday, April 22 and were suspended as a result. The students in question drew attention to themselves by ‘causing trouble in school,? according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report. Preliminary Breath Tests (PBTs) were administered by Sheriff’s Det. Ken Alderman to the seven […]

Old man winter alive and well

Contrary to popular belief, we did not break the back of winter last week. The reports of Old Man Winter’s demise were greatly exaggerated. Approximately 9? inches of snow fell on the Oxford area during April 23-25 winter storm, according to the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac Office. Ironic, considering temperatures broke the 80-degree mark April […]

Non-homestead tax increase sought for Oxford School

On May 3, Oxford school district voters will go to the polls to decide the fate of a two-year, 2.3549-mill increase on non-homestead property. Non-homestead property includes businesses, commercial properties, second homes, vacation homes and rental properties. Excluded are principal residential and qualified agricultural properties. State law allows districts to levy up to 18 mills […]

Willar selected for leadership forum

Alan Willar has worked hard and sacrificed much to overcome his learning and listening disabilities. Now, the Oxford High School junior wants to help others with disabilities and himself by attending the 2005 Michigan Youth Leadership Forum in June. Willar was selected to be a delegate at the five-day educational and motivation forum in Lansing. […]