Firefighters deliver child identification kits to Oxford elementary schools

For the last few years the Oxford Fire Fighters Union has distributed ID kits to every kindergartener at Oxford’s elementary schools. The tradition continued Monday as Kevin Snell and Lt. BJ Frantz passed out 327 kits to just as many kindergarteners at Clear Lake, Daniel Axford, Lakeville, and Leonard elementary schools. The kits allow parents […]

Moving forward with Oxford/Ray Road safety path

Holding their monthly meeting on Dec. 11, the Oxford Township board voted, 7-0, in favor of allocating $50,000 of their total 2019 fund balance for the survey and design work of a potential safety path along Oxford and Ray Roads. The motion was proposed by Treasurer Joe Ferrari, who is also the chairman of Oxford’s […]

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Hunwick, Spisz reappointed Recommended by Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn, Commissioners Ed Hunwick and Michael Spisz were both reappointed to three-year terms on the Planning Commission during the Board of Trustees monthly meeting on Dec. 11. The terms will become effective in Jan. 2020 and run through Dec. 31, 2022. Hunwick serves as the commission’s secretary, […]

Council considers rental ordinance, again

The Oxford Village Council heard mixed complaints and support of a proposed Residential Rental and Inspection Ordinance at a public hearing on Dec. 10. Proposed Ordinance 414 would require all residential rental units in the Village to register with the building official and zoning department of the Village, and all units must be inspected by […]

Leonard represents U.S. in IB research study

Oxford’s Leonard Elementary was selected as the only school to represent the United States in an IB research study last week. The International Baccalaureate Organization commissioned the research to test the effectiveness of new enhancements to its elementary curriculum, the Primary Years Programme (PYP). International Baccalaureate is an educational foundation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The […]

Band brings holiday cheer to senior center

Holiday tunes were resonating throughout the Senior Center last Tuesday thanks to the Oxford High School Chamber Orchestra. The 14-member group led by Marissa Casano, director of orchestra at OHS, serenaded the audience with a 45-minute program filled with familiar carols as well as some intricate pieces that captivated everyone who listened. “The Chamber Orchestra […]

Wreaths Across America comes to Oxford

On Saturday, Dec. 14, final resting places throughout the country and beyond were filled with volunteers who laid wreaths on the graves of those who served our country, including Oxford’s Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery. With 215 veterans residing at Ridgelawn, volunteers ranging from Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to community members and non-community members all gathered […]

Barron Industries honored

Oakland County Michigan Works! recognized a local manufacturer, state legislator and local non-profit agency for their exemplary efforts in supporting the growth of the county’s workforce in 2019. The honorees were Barron Industries of Oxford, State Sen. Rosemary Bayer of Beverly Hills and Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit. The presentation took place Dec. 5 at […]

That right jolly old elf

That right jolly old elf

Ho, ho, ho! Santa came to town Friday night for Oxford’s annual Soup and Sweet Stroll. He took time to pose with kids like Abigail Haight in Oxford’s Centennial Park. He then stuck around for the annaul Christmas Parade Saturday afternoon.

Holiday cheer and more

The weather was good and Washington Street was lined with holiday revelers in town for Oxford Village’s annual Soup and Sweet Stroll. Businesses stayed open late and people were able to sample warm soup and sweet treats. Students from Oxford schools sang carols under the gazebo in Centennial Park. The evening culminated in a countdown […]