Public Notice: Oxford Fire Department

Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor being sold by sealed bid.  Serial Number- CBV539138 Model- ss4LS Compressor can be viewed at Oxford Fire Department Station 1  M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  96 N. Washington, Oxford MI 48371 Contact Assistant Chief Vesper Phone: 248 969-9483 Email- rvesper@oxfordfiredept.com Submit sealed bids to Oxford Fire Department Station 1 by […]

‘March With Oxford’ rally against gun violence

‘March With Oxford’ rally against gun violence

By Don Rush It was a perfect Saturday in June for a get-together. The sky was blue, the breeze was gentle with a slight hint of perfume from the flowers planted in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park. In the warmth of the sun last Saturday, about 150 people gathered for the second annual “March With Oxford” […]

Guidepost Solutions’ president attends meeting

  School board gets update By Don Rush The community and Oxford Board of Education received an update on the second of two independent reports revolving around the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting at Oxford High School. Andrew O’Connell, president of the firm hired to do the investigation, Guidepost Solutions spoke at the June 13 board […]

Be on the lookout for the dreaded Spotted Lanternfly

Be on the lookout for the dreaded Spotted Lanternfly

Invasive species found in Oakland County By Don Rush Out of all the counties in the lower part of the Mitten State, only in Oakland has the invasive species Spotted Lanternfly been found. Now Michigan officials want area residents to be on the lookout for the insect. According to the state’s Invasive Species Communications Coordinator […]

Area residents asked to take broadband survey

Area residents asked to take broadband survey

Trying to improve internet service By Don Rush In the highly connected internet world it may be hard to believe, but there are still areas in both Oxford and Addison townships whose service is poor. “Depending on where you live depends whether or not you have good service,” Oxford Township Clerk Curtis Wright said. “Residents […]

Township parks working on Master Plan

Township parks working on Master Plan

Urges residents to take online survey By Don Rush Every five years the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department reviews and changes its Master Plan. The last Master Plan expired in 2019, so Parks Director Phil Castonia is working to catch up. “With Covid, it just kind of got pushed aside,” he said. Castonia and […]

Teen Center?

 Ever wonder why there is a Senior Center and not a Teen Center? Senior Center’s give good reasons for Teen Centers. Senior Center’s offer older citizens a chance to socialize and mingle. As we age we lose many of our role purposes. In the normal course of life our children leave home, we retire and […]

In search of volunteers

In search of volunteers

 Love INC looking for receptionist, clothes sorter, grant writer, mentors and more By Don Rush If you have the time and a good heart, Love INC (In the Name of Christ) of North Oakland wants you. “We are at a critical time in our ministry where our calls are starting to increase and our volunteer […]

Lots of fun at Lakeville Elementary

Lots of fun at Lakeville Elementary

Students at Lakeville Elementary enjoyed a fun-filled field day on June 5. Students participated in events like the ‘Iron Kid Tire Roll’ race, water activities, parachute racing and even tested their kicking speed with a soccer radar. “Lakeville’s amazing PTO provided two inflatable obstacle courses and popsicles. Even PAWS the mascot got in on the […]

Needs increase locally

Needs increase locally

Oxford/Orion FISH serving area families By Don Rush There is a growing need in the area and the Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry is looking to meet that need. “There is definitely an increase in food insecurity. We have 15 to 20 new families joining the pantry on a monthly basis,” said FISH President Michelle Behm. […]

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