In effort to improve communication with the public and its marketing activities via social media and its website, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is bringing in someone to tackle the task. Last week, the DDA board voted 7-0 to hire Assistant Village Manager Drew Benson for a period of 10 weeks for a total […]
One word was on everybody’s lips last week – potholes. And that word was usually followed by a few four-letter ones that won’t be repeated in this article. Potholes were popping up everywhere, especially along M-24, damaging vehicles left and right, and sending frustrated drivers to local repair shops. “We’ve been getting a bent wheel […]
An international student from India got a glimpse into the inner workings of local government last week. Rajat Kadian, a senior at Oxford High School, shadowed Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn. Dunn explained to him how township government works, the services it provides, his role in it as an elected official and its relationship to […]
When the Aug. 7 primary election rolls around, it appears some Oxford Township voters could find themselves casting their ballots at a new polling place. “I have approval from the parks and rec. commission to move Precinct 6, which now votes at the library, out to Seymour Lake Park in the new community room,” said […]
Dads and daughters enjoyed some special time together on Friday and Saturday nights during the annual dances held just for them at the Devil’s Ridge Golf Club. The dances are organized by the Oxford Township Parks and Rec. Department.
After sending out letters regarding its cross connection inspection program to all of its water customers, the Oxford Village office has been receiving questions from the public. In effort to answer them, village Manager Joseph Madore wishes to clarify the following items: • “Irrigation systems will not be inspected until this spring when the systems […]
Using a hockey stick, Craig Slogan makes a putt during the ice golf tournament held Saturday on Lakeville Lake in Addison Township. For more photos, please see “Frozen Fairways.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
A 33-year-old Oxford Township man, previously convicted of rape in another state, was arrested for the possession, production and distribution of child sexually abusive material. Scott Edward Lutze was arraigned Feb. 14 in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on five counts of possession, two counts of distribution and two counts of production of child sexually […]
ADDISON TWP. – One person is dead, one could be facing criminal charges and one is being called a hero following a three-vehicle crash on Lakeville Rd., near Barr Rd., in the wee hours Sunday morning. Misty Considine, 57, of Goodrich, died at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital later that morning after the 2013 Ford Fiesta […]
The Winterfest game led to a tough 54-37 loss to Avondale for the Wildcat varsity basketball game. Leading the Cats was junior Michael Raisch who scored 16 points. Sophomore Trey Townsend was next in scoring with eight points. Junior Nolan Hiler had a great defensive effort and provided many hustle plays. Despite Oxford’s loss, the […]