Nonprofit status would allow additional grants and revenue streams for the DDA By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved the DDA to begin filing for 501c3 status at its April 15 meeting. The DDA will use a tech grant through Oakland County Main Street for […]
By Wendi Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — In a battle of blue and gold, the Oxford Girls Varsity Soccer team prevailed with a 4-2 win over Clarkston at Wildcat Stadium last Friday. “I am just proud of the team tonight,” said Gabby Schriver, head coach. “We did a much better job defensively, just staying […]
Visitors can still use lot during paving By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Demolition and resurfacing began on the Oxford Village Hall’s parking lot on April 15, marking the beginning of a project the village has been preparing for over at least five years. The work transitioned from being a three-phase project to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During the special meeting on April 16, the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to hire and enter contract negotiations with Dr. Tonya Milligan for the position of superintendent. The decision came after board discussion about two of the superintendent finalists, and who each […]
OXFORD — Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors approved funding to be spent on bringing furniture to Washington Square at its meeting on April 15. This includes spending $3,100 on six movable boxes to act as garden beds that measure 8 feet long and 22 inches tall. Tall grass will be planted in some […]
Lois Beverly (Bev) Hill passed away at the age of 86, on April 14, 2024, in Maryville, Tennessee. Bev was born to Lois and Byron Butler on June 4, 1937, the first of seven siblings and eight half-siblings. At age 16, she became a member of Oxford Free Methodist Church, where she was a devoted […]
Water rates also likely to increase By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council discussed potential sewer and water rate increases at its April 9 meeting, ultimately deciding to postpone the discussion until the next budget workshop. The proposed increases are due to “many county-wide system repairs and maintenance projects over […]
Work will be done from Pontiac Street to Mechanic Street By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council awarded Hutch Paving Inc. the contract for the Park Street water main replacement and repaving project during its meeting on April 9. Hutch Paving was the lowest bid out of four companies for […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During its regular meeting on April 9, the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a switch for board policy services from Neola to Thrun Law Firm. “I thought this was great, I like the policy,” said board member Colleen Schultz. “I like […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — During its regular meeting on April 9, the Oxford Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to add three courses to Oxford High School. The added courses are a regular statistics course, the Personal Inquiry Project course, and a change to economics to include the state-required […]