OXFORD VILLAGE – It appears a real-life Grinch has stolen a bit of the Christmas spirit from Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ at 1 Hovey St. Two Advent candles, one pink and one purple, were swiped from the sanctuary. “It hurts your heart to have that kind of thing happen,” said Pastor Liz Wilson. […]
Growing up in the Detroit area, surrounded by concrete and metal, there aren’t many opportunities for young people to interact with horses or visit a barn. But that’s changing due to the work of Detroit Horse Power. On Sunday afternoon, the nonprofit group brought seven urban students for a visit to Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian […]
It’s official – Oxford-Orion FISH is going to have a spacious new home right on M-24. Last week, the nonprofit’s board of directors voted unanimously to approve a lease agreement with Addison Township resident Dan Davis for the 5,000-square-foot building located at 1060 S. Lapeer Rd., just south of Drahner Rd., in Oxford. “I am […]
Never let it be said that Oxford Township doesn’t show its gratitude for the hard-working law enforcement personnel who serve and protect citizens on a daily basis. Last week, the township board voted 7-0 to approve a resolution expressing its “unwavering support and appreciation for the outstanding leadership of” Oakland County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Patterson, […]
It took longer than usual due to turnover in the office and there are some issues that still need to be resolved, but in the end, Oxford Village’s audit was completed on time and the municipality’s financial statements for the 2016-17 fiscal year scored high marks. The village received an “unmodified opinion” from the East […]
An error on the Oxford Township zoning map allegedly made by a previous planner many years ago could end up costing the municipality as much as $6,000 to correct. Last week, the township board voted 7-0 to direct the planning commission to begin the rezoning process regarding 2740 N. Baldwin Rd. and 2750 N. Baldwin […]
It appears the Oxford Village Police Department could replace one of its aging, high-mileage patrol cars with a brand new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV). Chief Mike Solwold is expected to bring information back to council at its Jan. 23 meeting regarding the possibility of purchasing a Chevy Tahoe. He approached council last week about the […]
Government is often accused of perpetrating money grabs when it comes to the fees it charges, especially when it wants to raise them or create new ones. Last week, Oxford Township went in the opposite direction . The township board voted 7-0 to approve a new fee schedule, effective Jan. 1, for the review of […]
Instead of just hiding in the house, watching TV and playing video games, these young guys embraced the bitter-cold winter weather by hitting the ice Sunday for an afternoon of hockey in the Waterstone development. Playing are (from left) Matt Prince, Hunter Brandt, Gage Cabanillas, Spencer Petoskey, Christopher Brooks (goalie) and J.J. Lewis. Photo by […]
A new state law allowing electric bicycles on trails has left the Polly Ann Trail Management Council (PATMC) wondering what to do because that same law has also given it the power to prohibit, authorize or regulate their use locally. In an effort to learn what citizens and trail users want, the council scheduled a […]