Monday, July 9 *Malicious destruction of property on Brentwood. Victim’s car was keyed the entire length of the driver’s side. No suspects at this time. *Gunshots heard on Thomas Rd. Police officers observed mark on wall of house. Sunday, July 8 *Dumpster fire reported on S. Lapeer Rd. *Juvenile taken into custody for marijuana possession […]
Robert A. Cavanaugh, of Comins, Michigan and formerly of Oxford, died peacefully at home surrounded by his wife and children on July 1, 2012. He was 88. He was born on December 17, 1923 in Highland Park and raised in northern Canada by his grandparents after the death of his parents. He is preceded in […]
Flora Ellen Jackson, of Oxford, passed away on June 30, 2012. She was 83. She is survived by brothers Bill and Bob, cousin Rusty Clasman, and niece Janice Mertins as well as many other loving family members and friends. Ellen was a member of the Oxford Free Methodist Church most of her life. Funeral services […]
When Addison Township voters trek to the polls in November, they will be asked to simultaneously increase and renew one of their fire operating millages. On Monday night, township officials voted 7-0 to place a five-year, 0.75-mill fire tax proposal on the general election ballot. The current millage rate is 0.7473 mill and it’s set […]
Monday, July 16 *Tackle box stolen from truck on Thornehill Trail. *Intoxicated Stanton Street resident with knife affixed to gun punched holes in wall; cited for disorderly and held over night after assaulting a police officer. Sunday, July 15 *Domestic assault at Inverness Road. Husband left scene and was later arrested. *Domestic feud on John […]
There was excitement in the air July 10 at Rowland Hall in bustling downtown Leonard. Strawberry Festival preparations are nearing completion, and committee members were unable to contain their enthusiasm as they finalized details for the annual celebration to take place July 20-22. A quick glance at the list of festivities and it’s easy to […]
Why did the chicken cross the road? Maybe for the same reason as the Oxford Virtual Academy. The Oxford Virtual Academy (OVA), now located in the basement of the district’s administrative offices at 10 N. Washington St., will move to 3 S. Washington St. (next door to Patterson Prescription Pharmacy) in downtown Oxford by the […]
State Representative Brad Jacobsen (R-Oxford) expressed his regret recently over Governor Rick Snyder’s vetoing of an election reform bill he sponsored. According to Jacobsen, the crux of HB 5061 ‘had to do with absentee ballots and (showing) a (photo) ID when you picked up your absentee ballot in person . . . (HB 5061) would […]
Summertime and this time the living’s not so easy. As 4,920 high temperature records were set across the United States recently, many Oxford residents sought ways to stay cool and safe. Beaches and ice-cream parlors saw the usual stream of warm-weather patrons, but what else can be done to avoid the ravages of the heat? […]
Two seats on the Oxford Community School Board are up for grabs this fall. Vice President Carol Mitchell’s term is set to expire Dec. 31 and Trustee Mary Stein has decided not to seek reelection, thus, leaving two slots up for contention . According to Joseph Rozell, Director of Elections for Oakland County, persons interested […]