Addison Township’s ISO rating gets upgraded

Traditionally, celebrations are marked by popping open bottles of champagne. But in Addison Township’s case, it’s probably more appropriate to shoot off some fire hoses. Effective Oct. 1. the Public Protection Classification (PPC), issued by the New Jersey-based Insurance Services Office (ISO), for the majority of the township will be upgraded from Class 5 to […]

Proposed snow removal ordinance moves forward

There’s no better way to beat the sweltering heat this summer than discussing a proposed snow and ice removal ordinance with the Oxford Village Council. Council will conduct a first reading of the proposed ordinance amendment at its 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 meeting. Officials will conduct a public hearing and second reading at the […]

Village wants ability to opt out of proposed transit tax

Oxford Village added its name to the growing list of municipalities that believe they should have the ability to choose whether or not their residents are taxed for a proposed regional transit system that excludes them by failing to directly provide them with services. Last week, the village council voted 3-2 to approve a resolution […]

North Oakland VFW Post 334 earns All-State status at Michigan convention

North Oakland VFW Post 334 was recognized as an All-State Post for the fiscal year 2017-2018 at the recently held Michigan Department VFW State Convention according to Post Commander James Hubbard. Post Commander Jim Hubbard and Quartermaster Chuck Haskin each received a white cap in recognition of the post’s All-State achievement. Hubbard was also named […]

Driver blows .238, claims he only had ‘two drinks’

A 70-year-old Addison Township man was arrested June 29 by Oxford Village Police for allegedly driving drunk in the downtown. According to the police report, this was his third offense and a preliminary breath test administered at the scene with the driver’s consent showed his blood alcohol content was .238 – nearly three times the […]

Heroin and cocaine and crack, oh my!

A July 1 report concerning a suspicious vehicle on S. Glaspie St. led Oxford Village Police to discover a variety of suspected illegal drugs and paraphernalia. When police arrived on scene, they found two people inside the vehicle – a 38-year-old Auburn Hills woman and a 52-year-old Orion Township man. According to the report, officers […]

Boats on parade

On Saturday afternoon, 18 vessels participated in the Third Annual Boat Parade on Addison Township’s Lakeville Lake. Twelve of the boats registered for the decorating contest, sponsored by The Celtic Knot, Wright’s Corner Market, Louie’s Food & Spirits and the Bartlett family. Winning first place in the most original category was the Donato family for […]

Martin G. Steudle, Sr.

Martin G. Steudle, Sr., of Oxford, passed away on June 22, 2018. He was 83. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Shepperd) for 58 years. Loving father of Martin Jr. (Marlene) Steudle, Scott (Nadine) Steudle, and Kim (Gary) Cox; dear grandpa of Scott, Marc (Ashley), Shawn (Anna), Michael, Marisa, Caitlyn, Brendan, and Garrett; soon-to-be great-grandpa; brother […]

Peter Carl Burke

Peter Carl Burke, of Oxford, passed away on June 19, 2018. He was 82. He was the beloved husband of Antoinette Burke, loving father of Peter (deceased), Paul, and Kevin (Sheila), cherished grandfather of Pierce and Hanna. Peter is survived by his sister, Marilyn Began, and preceded in death by sister, Joanne Bazzetta. Peter graduated […]

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