Lynne Anne McLoskey of Novi, formerly of Oxford, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2024 at the age of 82. Lynne is the adored wife of Daniel for 63 wonderful years, together since the age of 15; loving mother of Jill McLoskey, Lawrence (Katherine) McLoskey and Matthew McLoskey; proud grandmother of Adam (Jenean) McLoskey, Benjamin […]
By David Fleet Citizen Editor Oxford Twp. — On Aug. 13, the Oxford Village Council voted 4-0 and approved a bid for $4,500 to Auburn Hills-based Designhaus Architecture to move forward to provide an opinion regarding the rehabilitation or demolition of the vacant wing of the Village of Oxford office property at 22 W. Burdick […]
By David Fleet Citizen Editor Oxford — On the night of Aug. 13, the Oxford Village Council voted 3-1 to approve two additional non-signalized crosswalks with concrete ADA ramps on Burdick Street just east and west of M-24. Council member Lori Bourgeau was absent and Maureen Helmuth voted no. The driving force behind the plan […]
Need more answers on the single-waste hauler proposal The Oxford Township board has placed on the Nov. 5 ballot a proposal to have, or not to have, a Single Trash Hauler. The problem is there is no information as to what that proposal will do if passed. Which means, as of now it is a […]
Over the seven years I’ve been at The Citizen (sister paper to the Oxford Leader), I have had the honor of meeting many incredible people who give back to their community in many different ways. And every year around this time, those same people get talked about for prestigious community awards. Not only is The […]
Clear Lake Elementary students and teachers will see two new murals when they return to school on Aug. 22. One mural recognizing teacher of the year winners will have framed photos of the winners, name plaques and will honor the 10 most recent years worth of teachers of the year, said parent teacher organization member […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Oxford Twp. — The traffic signal at Lapeer Road (M-24) and Drahner Road intersection will be changing the order of when the left-turn signal will operate, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation. MDOT has tentatively scheduled the change for Aug. 20, which will allow left turn movements after oncoming […]
New special education, Virtual Academy courses By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer Oxford Twp. — The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education approved the district course catalogue for the school year, including additions for the Special Education courses and the Oxford Virtual Academy courses during its regular meeting on Aug. 13. “The course catalogue update, usually […]
With great sadness we announce the passing of (our Mama) Marjorie Edger Steiner who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Aug. 12, 2024 at the age of 93. She was born in Jackson, Michigan on Nov. 6, 1930 to Ernest and Mildred Edger. She was preceded in death by her husband […]
George “Stretch” Jay Powelson Jr. of Oxford, Mich., passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2024. He was 79 years old. He was born in Detroit on April 4, 1945 to Elsie and George Jay Powelson, Sr. He was one of three children (sister Diane and brother Butch) who his parents raised in Warren, […]