‘Negligent’ instances is the focus By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to approve the second reading and adoption of the Oxford Fire Department Cost Recovery Ordinance during its meeting on Feb. 12. And while the intention of the ordinance is to help defray some […]
OXFORD TWP. — Two new Oxford Fire Department firefighters were sworn in during the Oxford Township Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 12. Fire Chief Matt Majestic administered the oaths of office to Hunter Drake and Isaac Tabert, who will join the department as full-time firefighters/paramedics. “These are the first two of the three of […]
The Oxford Women’s Club announced they will be awarding Oxford area high school graduating seniors at least $1,000 for the club’s scholarship program to continue their education after high school. The club’s 2025 scholarship program invites area seniors to submit an application and tell their story. “Our Club has been supporting local students since 1932. […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Clear Lake Elementary PTO supports current students at the school but wanted to expand that support this year to those students who were once Clear Lake students and are now of the cusp of graduating from high school. The PTO has started a $500 scholarship […]
Local artist Jeremy Paskell created a hand-painted version of the Oxford Township logo and placed it behind the dais in the board of trustees meeting room last week. The logo was designed by Cole Dienes in 2023. “Paskell’s work looks wonderful and really brightens up the room. Over the last couple years, Paskell has been […]
OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Fire Department is hosting free monthly CPR classes to help prepare attendees should an emergency situation arise. “Friends, families, neighbors, coworkers, classmates, sports teams, club members, etc. are strongly encouraged to sign up for the free monthly CPR classes happening at Oxford Fire Station #1,” said C.J. Carnacchio, Oxford Township […]
OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council voted unanimously on Feb. 11 to award its asbestos removal project to Qualified Abatement for an amount not to exceed $7,980. The project is described as “asbestos abatement of friable and non-friable (asbestos-containing-material) in the former Oxford Township portion of” the building located at 18 and 20 W. Burdick […]
Jesica Stameski salts her driveway on Thursday afternoon after a snowstorm the night before that dropped approximately four inches of snow throughout Oxford through Thursday morning. School was closed on Thursday due to the snowfall, and accumulations of up to seven inches hit Oxford over the weekend. Photo by Joseph Goral
Costs to increase each year By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Board of Trustees voted 6-1 in January to approve the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Services Agreement from 2025-2027. Trustee Rod Charles voted no. But that agreement comes with a substantial cost increase to the township over the […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com The Village of Oxford adopted a new snow and ice removal ordinance, according to the village’s website. The ordinance governs timely and proper snow removal, establishes fines, allows for cost recovery in favor of the village and is made up of five sections. The sections are sidewalks, accumulation, failure […]