Roesner not guilty of assault

Last week, an Oxford Township woman was found not guilty of assault charges. Kallie Roesner was charged with assualt of her former sister-in-law. Her trail was before Judge Nancy Carniak at the 52-3 District Court in Rochester. Roesner is an Oxford Township Planning Commissioner and serves as chairperson of the Zoning Board of Appeals. She […]

State recognizes local park work

For his work with preserving nature, Addison Township resident Charlie Peringian was recently recgonized. At the July 19 Addison Township Board meeting, Peringian received a certificate of appreciation from the board and by the state of Michigan for creating the Watershed Preserve and for being a founding member of the Park Committee. ‘I think what […]

911 dispatch seems to be lone stumbling block

The lawsuit between Oxford Village and Township in regards to the old Oxford Police and Fire Emergency Council (OPFEC) could soon be over. At the July 26 council meeting, the Village agreed to accept most of Oxford Township’s offer. Village Council members voted unanimously to accept some of the items that the township offered the […]

Gambol was a ‘late’ bloomer

Christopher ‘Chris? Gambol certainly made his mark on the prep scene at Oxford High School. A late bloomer, Gambol turned into one of the most powerful athletes to embrace the blue and gold, thus earning him a spot in the charter class of the Oxford High School Athletic Hall of Fame. ‘It’s a great honor,? […]

Seattle coffee house leaving Oxford by month’s end

Coffee lovers better hurry and stop in to Starbucks Coffee to get their last frappachino before the store closes it’s doors for good in a few weeks. In a sign posted in the lobby, Starbucks is informing their customers that the store will close on Sunday, Aug. 22. The Seattle, Washington based company has been […]

Friends of the Library bring music to Addison Park, Aug. 20

Addison Twp. Park will be rockin and rolling on Friday, Aug. 20 as the Friends of the Addison Twp. Public Library present Music in the Park. ‘This is a first for the Friends of the Library,? said Lynn Boehmer, the President of Friends of the Library. The event will run from 7-9 p.m. at the […]

Timeless Power Sports to service small engines

Oxford residents who are in need of a quick fix for their favorite outdoor toy, Corey Kimball invites you to check out his repair shop, Timeless Power Sports. ‘We are doing small engine repairs for jet skis, motorcycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles and basically anything with a small engine,? said Kimball, 31. When the shop opens, it […]

School district signs three-year contract with Hewlett-Packard

The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved on Monday, July 26 an exclusive three year technology contract with Hewlett-Packard. According to Tim Throne, the technology director for at Oxford High School, the agreement will bring upwards of $300,000 worth of computer equipment, software and professional development over the course of the next three […]

Kalamazoo-like oil leak not here

Addison Township residents do not need to fear a Kalamazoo River type oil spill in their backyards due to the proactive measures taken by Enbridge Inc. earlier this year. According to Addison Twp. Supervisor Bruce Pearson, repair crews have been working on the oil pipeline for the last three months. ‘They have been doing repair […]

Medial marijuana on Village’s agenda

Put the bongs away. On July 27, Oxford Village Council established a moratorium on medical marijuana. The moratorium was established on the issuance of permits or licenses for the sale or dispensation of medical marijuana for six months or until the effective date of an amendment to the zoning ordinance. They also decided to forward […]