A condo at the Keatington New Town condominium complex on Waldon Road in Orion Township exploded Tuesday at 6:23 p.m. Two people were taken to the hospital in serious condition, while others sustained minor injuries, Orion Township Fire Chief Ryan Allen said. Photos provided by Orion Twp. Orion Township officials provide information on assistance, donations […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Family members of the Oxford High School shooting victims held a press conference at the Legacy Center on Monday to demand a state-led investigation into the events leading up to the Nov. 30, 2021 shooting. Trent and Buck Myre, brother and father of Tate Myre; Steve […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved purchasing a new wheel loader for the Department of Public Works (DPW) for $195,758.17 during its meeting on Nov. 12. The loader approved is a 2024 Case 621G wheel loader from Southeastern Equipment, according to village documents. Village of Oxford DPW Supervisor […]
OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved removing three diseased trees from Centennial Park for up to $3,200 during its meeting on Nov. 12. The council voted to contract with Active Tree Experts after they placed the lowest bid for the removal, according to village documents. Documents state Ganoderma fungi is growing at the base […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved a motion of hire for Kimberly Smith as the Oxford DDA’s executive director in a 5-0 on Nov. 12. The DDA’s board of directors voted 7-1 last month to appoint Smith to the position, but the hiring needed to be approved by […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — Oxford Township voters participated in the Nov. 5 General Election in higher percentages than voters across Oakland County, said Oxford Township Clerk Curtis Wright. Wright presented an update on the township’s election results during the Oxford Township Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 13, calling it “a […]
Resiliency Center to host activities leading up to Remembrance Day By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Remembrance Day, honoring Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Justin Shilling and Hana St. Juliana, who lost their lives during the 2021 tragedy at Oxford High School, will be held Nov. 30, at 9 a.m. in Centennial Park. […]
Role becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2025 By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Board of Trustees voted 5-0 on Nov. 13 to appoint Danielle Smith as the new township deputy supervisor effective Jan. 1, 2025. Trustees Jonathan Nold and Margaret Payne were absent from the meeting, with notice. Supervisor Jack […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council approved the employment agreement for the village’s new clerk/treasurer Vickie Hauff, and to have it executed on Nov. 12. The motion was made by Council President Kelsey Cooke and supported by Council Member Maureen Helmuth. According to the agreement, Hauff will perform functions […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — One of the main focuses of 42 Strong – The Tate Myre Foundation is to promote the feeling of community within its participants, and to give back to the community. On Sunday evening, the students and parent volunteers of 42 Strong showed that commitment by collecting food and […]