Oxford schools decline AG’s help, again

Oxford schools decline AG’s help, again

By Don Rush Some say the “third times the charm.” Others hear, “Three strikes and you’re out!” The Michigan Attorney General’s third offering to complete an investigation into the events which lead up to the Nov. 30 mass shooting at Oxford High School has been rejected by the Oxford School Board. On June 13, AG […]

Public Notice: Oxford Village

VILLAGE OF OXFORD REQUEST FOR BIDS WATER LINE SERVICE LEADS 2022 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that bids for re- placement of water service leads at 17 residential locations in the Village will be accepted in the Office of the Village Manager, 22 W. Burdick, P.O. Box 94, Oxford, MI 48371 until 4:00 p.m. July 6th. […]

Cherry trees planted in honor of slain students

Cherry trees planted in honor of slain students

  On Saturday June 4, four Cherry Blossom trees were planted outside of Oxford High School to honor Hana St. Juliana, Justin Shilling, Tate Mrye, and Madisyn Baldwin, the four students who were murdered in the Nov. 30 mass shooting. OHS students brainstormed the idea of planting trees over the last several months. Fourth-year Oxford […]

Public Notice: Oxford Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF OAKLAND MICHIGAN SYNOPSIS Of the Regular Meeting of the Charter Town- ship of Oxford Board of Trustees held on June 8, 2022 at the Oxford Township Hall Meeting Room. PRESENT: Supervisor Curtis, Clerk Wright, Treasurer Ferrari, Trustee Charles, Trustee Colvin, Trustee Nold, Trustee Payne ABSENT: None The following actions […]

Bus driver rolls into retirement after 4 decades

Bus driver rolls into retirement after 4 decades

By Don Rush What started out in 1986 as a short-time gig for one Oxford Township resident, finally came to an end two weeks ago with the last day of school in Oxford. “It was supposed to be temporary,” Maria Mageli, 63 said, laughing between words. “I wanted a new motorcycle and a new garage.” […]

Oxford schools get extra funding from state

By Don Rush A bill pushed by State State Rep. Pamela Hornberger (R-Chesterfield) chair of the House Education Committee, delivering immediate funding to help Oxford Community Schools in its continued efforts to recover from the November tragedy, was signed into law by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on June 10. “We carefully listened to the needs expressed […]

Public Notices: Addison Township

Public Notice Addison Township Notice of Public Accuracy Test of Voting Equipment To the qualified electors of Addison Township, Oakland County, State of Michigan: Notice is hereby given that a Public Accuracy Test for the electronic voting equipment that will be used in all precincts for the August 2, 2022 Primary Election is scheduled for […]

James Wright, 86

James “Jim” W. Wright passed away on June 16, 2022. He was born March 26, 1934 in Merced, CA. He was the middle child of five children and grew up hunting, fishing, swimming (in the irrigation ditches) and learning lots of mechanical “stuff” from his dad. After graduating high school Jim joined the Navy where […]

Up we go!

Up we go!

It was a topsy-turvy world this past weekend at the annual Seymour Celebration at Seymour Lake Oxford Township Park. It was a perfect weekend for live music, fast food, carnival rides, classic cars and fireworks. The weather was great and there were thousands of smiles and laughs. Here Khloe Gabrish (in blue Oxford Strong) and […]

Vacant lot downtown transformed to Washington Square

Vacant lot downtown transformed to Washington Square

By Don Rush Since 1971 when the Oakland Hotel was demolished, there has been a vacant lot on the west side of N. Washington Street. Over the years it’s been used for a few things like a farmers market, but for the most part it has remained vacant, slowly deteriorating. That has changed. Residents will […]

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