Oxford lost its doctor last week. Dr. David Jennings peacefully passed away Sept. 14, 2004 at the age of 77. For 46 years, the good doctor was always on call ? day and night ? for the people of Oxford and its surrounding areas. He cared for our sick. He delivered our babies. He healed […]
An Oxford woman will finally get to face the man accused of kidnapping, raping and attempting to kill her nearly three years ago. A preliminary examination for Mohammad Haris Hasan, 23, has been scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1 in the Waterford 51st District Court before Judge Richard Kuhn. Hasan was arraigned Sept. 7 […]
Not many folks can boast they saved two lives in four days, but the Oxford Fire Department can. Eight firefighters will be honored Sept. 23 by the Oakland County Medical Control Authority for literally shocking two people back to life after they went into cardiac arrest. These firefighters did an ‘extraordinary? job, according to Nancy […]
Attention local building owners and land barons ? the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) is in need of a new home to house its operations and fleet of vehicles. NOTA’s current lease at the Crossroads for Youth campus on E. Drahner Rd. expires in March 2011. Pat Fitchena, executive director of NOTA, explained Crossroads ‘needs […]
Downtown Oxford merchants who display their wares on the sidewalk can continue doing so thanks to the village council’s opposition to banning the practice. ‘I think this is taking it a little bit too far for local government,? said Councilman Tom Benner. ‘I don’t feel like I have the right to tell somebody that’s paying […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor After months of discussion and research, Oxford Township is one step closer to regulating medical marijuana dispensaries within its borders. At its 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 meeting, the township planning commission is scheduled to discuss a four-page draft ordinance on the subject created by its Ordinance Review Subcommittee. The […]
Some solid police work and a lucky break ended a rash of break-ins in the Village of Oxford. ‘The officers did a phenomenal job,? said Acting Police Chief Mike Solwold. ‘They made this a priority.? A total of nine charges are pending against four male Oxford teenagers ? a 15-year-old and three 16-year-olds ? who […]
Lots of stuff to comment on this week. First of all, hats off to Oxford Township’s Ordinance Review Subcommittee for coming up with a thorough, well-thought-out proposal to regulate medical marijuana dispensaries (see Page 5). The restrictions are quite reasonable. The language is concise. The intent is admirable. Best of all, it gives the township […]
An Oxford Village taxpayer billed for property she no longer owned for the last eight years is finally going to get her money back. The only question left is, will the village get its money back from the neighbor who bought the property in question, but hasn’t paid any taxes on it. Council last week […]
A 25-year-old Addison man accused of violently shaking his 22-month-old stepdaughter to the point where she suffered a traumatic brain injury is in custody after police say he confessed to the crime. David James Short was arraigned Thursday, Sept. 23 in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on charges of first-degree child abuse (a 15-year felony) […]