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 […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Staff Writer wprice@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Kids moved back and forth through the trees at Clarkston Family Farm as they kept finding just the right piece for their fort during the activity during Camp Wild last Thursday. The theme was Fantastic Forests and the campers enjoyed fort building, making tree cookies […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — Six candidates are running to be trustees on the Oxford Township Board of Trustees in the Aug. 6 Primary Election, and the board will have at least one new member after the Nov. 5 General Election. Incumbent trustees Rod Charles, Catherine Colvin and Jonathan Nold and newcomers […]
Application submitted around 4 months ago By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral.@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Park Street water main construction project is delayed ‘exclusively due to EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy),’ village Manager Joe Madore told Oxford’s Village Council on July 11. According to a contract for engineering services sent to […]
Saves around $33,000 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Village of Oxford voted on July 9, in favor of planning to prepay $66,038 for a bond that will be issued by Oakland County Water Resource Commission for upgrades and maintenance to the sanitary sewer system the village contributes to. Village Manager Joe […]