Two Oxford Middle School students were suspended and could potentially face criminal charges because someone overheard them allegedly talking about carrying out a school shooting. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office investigated and “we determined that there was zero credible threat” to the school, said Sgt. Frank Lenz, of the Oxford Twp. substation. On Sunday morning, […]
Whether it’s called horse country, hunt country or simply rural, the folks in the northeast quadrant of Oxford Township are adamant about preserving and protecting it from what they deem to be inappropriate land uses and development. “You want to keep this. Don’t squander it. It will never come back (if you do),” said Troy […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Frank Lenz has only been working in Oxford Township a few short years, but he’s definitely made a good impression on his fellow officers and the citizens he serves. As such, Lenz has been named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for the local and state levels of the Veterans of […]
The process of updating Oxford Township’s master plan continued March 22 with a joint meeting between the board of trustees, planning commission and zoning board of appeals. Its purpose was to allow officials to go over the draft plan and provide the township planner, Matthew Lonnerstater, of the Ann Arbor-based Carlisle/Wortman Associates, with input, particularly […]
Legacy 925 was the place to be in Oxford Saturday as the 208,000-square-foot recreation/sports/entertainment facility held a day-long grand opening event. Folks of all ages swamped the place, enjoying everything Legacy has to offer from go-karting to bowling to arcade games.
In an effort to help better promote and communicate with businesses within its district, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has sent out a survey. Approximately 150 printed surveys were mailed on Friday afternoon. “The primary goal of this survey is to ensure that the Oxford DDA has an up-to-date contact list and business directory […]
Servicing brakes can be a complicated, messy and difficult task. So many parts to fit together, so many things to remember, so many things that can go wrong. But the Auto Tech I students at Oxford High School make it look so easy. Last week, 25 of these budding young mechanics participated in the auto […]
Lakeville Elementary students entertained their families and friends Friday night during the school’s annual talent show.
A new opportunity to appreciate and access one of Oxford’s scenic lakes is now open for public use. A T-shaped observation/fishing pier extending into Powell Lake has been constructed by the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department as part of the $2 million bond proposal approved by voters in November 2016. “Everybody that’s come out […]
Max Pinkos, 5, of Oxford, places his car on the racetrack during the Pinewood Derby held Saturday afternoon at Oxford Free Methodist Church. For more photos, read “Derby Day.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.