Oxford Township Parks and Recreation held a pop-up in the park event on Thursday, giving guests the chance to dip their shirts (and hands) in the dye to create colorful tie-dye t-shirts. The pop-up in the park at Seymour Lake Township Park is part of the department’s celebration of National Recreation Month. For information on […]
Candidates insight into important issues, their positions By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — When Oxford Township voters head to the polls for the Aug. 6 Primary Election they will have three familiar names in the supervisor, clerk and treasurer races for which to cast their ballots. Supervisor Jack Curtis, Clerk Curtis Wright and […]
Village planner says site could have 32 townhouses By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Village Council voted 3-1 to approve rezoning Washington Triangle from single-family residential use to multi-family use during its meeting on July 9. Council member Jacob Nicosia cast the lone nay vote. The village’s planning commission recommended the […]
Oxford’s Village Council spoke about their village clerk replacement process with village Attorney Bob Davis, Manager Joe Madore and current Clerk Tere Onica on July 9. Davis said the village may need to consider an independent contractor agreement with Onica to ensure Onica’s knowledge does not completely leave the village. Administrators and council members had […]
OXFORD — Oxford Village Manager Joe Madore informed the council during its meeting on July 9 that he received an email from DTE around 3 p.m. saying the energy company will start underground powerline work for the parking lot on E. Burdick Street within two weeks of July 9. The work involves boring underneath Stanton […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The intersection of Waldon and Clintonville roads closed July 8 for roundabout construction, the Road Commission for Oakland County announced. Waldon road will remain closed until the roundabout’s completion in early November, according to the road commission. The roundabout construction is part of a $14.7 million […]
The Oxford Village Council approved sign text and instillation to limit student drop off on Lakes Edge Drive during its meeting on July 9. Signage will be posted on the brick wall at the northern side of the intersection at Lakes Edge Drive and Oxford Lakes Drive, while another sign “could be posted on the […]
The Rhythm Society Orchestra performed in Oxford’s Centennial Park on July 18, 2024. The Big Band-style performance is influenced by jazz musicians Count Basie and Harry James, and performs swing music from the 1930s and 1940s. The performance was part of the Oxford Downtown Development Authority’s Summer Concert Series, which continues 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Thursday […]
Mary Sunisloe joined Oxford Crossroads Day School as the new principal on July 29. Sunisloe came to Oxford from Wayne Memorial High School where she served in multiple capacities, according Christine Smith, executive director of communications for Oxford Schools. Sunisloe is currently an approved candidate for dissertation at Concordia University Chicago. She holds a Master […]
Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) announced the return of their Spark Grant program that aims to support innovative ideas. Individuals and nonprofit groups can apply to present their ideas during in-person proposal with 4CCF committee members, according to a news release. The panel has a pool of $50,000 to award “truly innovative” ideas that seek […]