Twp. accepts $65K offer for property A $65,000 purchase offer for a piece of Oxford Township property was accepted last week in a 7-0 vote by officials. Oxford residents John and Amy Drake are purchasing the 4.66 acres of vacant land located at M-24 and Dunlap Rd. The township had originally listed the property for […]
Residents interested in learning more about potential changes to the Oxford Village charter are invited to attend a special meeting/workshop scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the community room at 22 W. Burdick St. The subject of the meeting will be the duties of the village president, council, manager and clerk. ‘This is […]
Close, but no cigar. Downtown Oxford was only one point away from regaining its accreditation from the National Main Street Center in Washington D.C. during its annual evaluation conducted last week. ‘I really did want that Main Street certification, but that’s okay ? we’ll work hard and get it next year,? said Sue Bossardet, village […]
Oxford Township’s water system is poised to have an estimated $312,000 in work completed this year. Last week, the township board voted 7-0 to authorize the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office (WRC) to proceed with a list of repairs, maintenance and upgrades to the municipal system, which currently serves 2,566 customers. Topping the list […]
Despite the 70-54 victory, Head Coach Stephan Henning said Farmington Hills Harrison gave his Oxford Wildcats a tough time on the hardwood last week. ‘They had a kid who was 6?9? and just gave us fits, because he is a big post,? Henning said. ‘That’s one area were we struggle because we’re a guard-oriented team.? […]
The Oxford Wildcats began their journey of winning the OAA White Division Friday night with a victory over Bloomfield 59 ? 33. The Wildcats (6 -4, 1-0) never trailed in the contest and by half time had a comfortable 39 ? 8 lead. The Wildcats were led by Jessica Murphy with 28 points and 10 […]
The Oxford Boys Swim & Dive team’s record went to 1-3 after a close and exciting dual meet against Rochester High. Unfortunately, the Wildcats took a loss with a 92-91 score. ‘So many improved times and so many positives about this meet,? said Head Coach Jackie Rank. ‘We are going to focus on the positives […]
By Don Rush It may sound counter intuitive, but the decision to close two branches of the Clarkston State Bank is not because the company is feeling any financial pinch. Quite the opposite, if you ask bank president Grant Smith on why branches downtown and on Sashabaw Road are closing. ‘It’s a sign of the […]
For James Rogers, his ‘love of the game? began when he was around 3 or 4 years old. ‘I love to play baseball,? said the Oxford High School senior pitcher. ‘It’s just something I’ve always been good at.? ‘He’s a good competitor and he really has a strong work ethic and I think that’s what […]
By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Orion Township is lowering residents? water rates for the upcoming years through a multi-community agreement. Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and the Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner’s Office are teaming up with Orion Township to represent the city of Pontiac in a formalized collaboration called the North Oakland County Water […]