It’s all or nothing in Addison Township when voters go to the polls Nov. 4 to decide the fate of the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) millage. ‘I just hope the people understand how important this is,? said Addison Supervisor Bruce Pearson. ‘It’s important to me because I have a child who’s disabled and I […]
It appears the Oxford Village Council is interested in potentially purchasing 43 downtown parking spaces from the township to ensure they remain available for public use. ‘We need parking downtown,? said Councilwoman Sue Bossardet. ‘I think it would be foolish of us to give up those 43 spots.? Last week, council decided it will meet […]
Suspected drugs and paraphernalia were found in an Oxford High School student’s car during an Oct. 15 canine search of the school and its grounds conducted by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. A quantity of suspected marijuana, along with a scale, pipe and rolling papers, were found inside a 2001 Mercury Sable LS belonging to […]
Open studio at local glassworks Pine Lake Glassworks, located at 1040 S. Coats Rd. in Oxford Township, will host an open studio event on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2. It will run from 12 noon to 5 p.m. both days. Admission is free and children are welcome to attend. There will be non-stop […]
Some long-overdue changes could be coming to the Oxford Village charter. Last week, village attorney Bob Davis informed council he planned to review the charter and present a list of proposed amendments at the Dec. 9 meeting. ‘We’ve been kicking around for almost two years now the concept of getting our charter up-to-date,? he said. […]
Oxford Middle School’s choirs will once again pay homage to local veterans with a show dedicated to their courage, their sacrifices and their patriotism. The 12th annual Americana Concert will return to the stage of the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 1 beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments […]
Comments on China Column I just wanted to write and let you know your ‘My Way? column about the The Devil was PERFECT. I hope a lot of people in Oxford will finally open their eyes and stop this madness with Dr Skilling sleeping with the enemy. Oh, and for the record, my daughter had […]
The Oxford football fans that traveled to Bloomfield Hills last Friday were treated to another spectacular outing by all-everything quarterback Glacier Wallington who led the Wildcats to a 35-14 victory and a berth in the state playoffs. Senior Wallington, who has been a starter for four years, did a little bit of everything. From his […]
Citizens spoke, government listened and as a result, the stop signs located at the intersection of Powell and N. Glaspie streets in Oxford Village are staying put. Last week, council voted 4-0 to keep them in place. ‘I think without a stop sign there, anybody who wants to cross that street will have a problem,? […]
It was Mini-MITES Monday in Oxford High School’s auto lab as 24 students put their skills and knowledge to the test. MITES stands for Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society. Every year, MITES hosts a state competition for high school students studying the various skilled trades. A contingent of OHS auto students is always sent […]