Council interviews four for vacancy

A retired doctor, a downtown business owner, a public safety officer and an individual who helps meet the needs of military veterans. That was the pool of applicants for the vacant seat on the Oxford Village Council. Dr. Theodore Walton, Susan Oles, Erik Dolan and Kathleen Logan were interviewed for the position during a special […]

Less than a week left to file for twp. offices

Folks contemplating a political career at the local level have less than a week left to file the necessary paperwork to run for township office and appear on the Aug. 2 primary ballot. Candidates for the Addison and Oxford township boards must have their nominating petitions and affidavits of identity filed by 4 p.m. Tuesday, […]

Suspect surveillance leads to burglary bust

There are a few things burglars generally try to avoid in their line of work. Guard dogs. Security alarms. Armed homeowners. But there was one thing a 25-year-old Oxford man accused of robbing a home in Orion Township on April 6 wasn’t expecting – the police were watching him. Robert Vaughn Lentz was arraigned last […]

Picklo named ‘Star Student Rider’ at Banbury Cross

A little guy is about to receive a big honor from the Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center in Metamora Township. Jackson Picklo, 5, of Rochester Hills, has been named this year’s Star Student Rider after only being there for about a year. “Jackson is just always thrilled to be here,” said Banbury Cross Executive Director […]

Lutheran monks need funds to finish building

ADDISON TWP. – North America’s only Lutheran monastery is in the process of expanding its facilities, but it’s in need of some financial assistance to finish the job. St. Augustine’s House, located at 3316 Drahner Rd. between Barr and Hosner roads, is in the process of constructing a two-level building containing approximately 9,000 square feet […]

April is Civitan Awareness Month

The Oxford Village Council recently approved a special resolution making April ‘Civitan Awareness Month? in the community. Oxford Village President Renee Donovan (left), herself a member of Civitan, presented the resolution to Tracy Miller (center), president of the Great Oaks Civitan Club, and Oxford resident Merle Smith, a member of the Pontiac Civitan Club.

Wet road, speed cause rollover on Ray Rd.

Wet road conditions combined with speed caused a rollover accident Tuesday afternoon on Ray Road between M-24 and N. Oxford Rd. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, a 35-year-old Oxford woman was eastbound in her 2001 Chevy minivan when she “lost control of her vehicle and struck the embankment” on the north side of […]

Township approves first reading of safety path ordinance

The first reading of a proposed ordinance regulating the development, construction, maintenance and signage of safety paths and sidewalks was approved last week by Oxford Township officials. Under the proposed “Safety Path and Sidewalk Regulation Ordinance,” developers would be required to either construct or pay for the construction of safety paths along public roads. Township […]

Addison man says goodbye to best friend

When Bob Godkin’s best friend Sam recently passed away, he was laid to rest in a casket and vault built specially for him by the Addison resident. “He was a member of the family,” said Godkin of his 14-year-old Golden Retriever. Sam was laid to rest in a special casket made of walnut and cherry […]

Public input sought for twp. Master Plan update

Residents are invited to attend a special Thursday, May 13 workshop at the Oxford Public Library to help chart the course of Oxford Township’s future development. The township Planning Commission is soliciting public input as it works to update the township’s Master Plan. ‘It’s an opportunity for residents to come out and speak their minds, […]