In addition to attending backyard barbecues, visiting beaches and boating on lakes, Oxford Township residents will have one more thing to do this summer – go to the polls. Last week, the township board in successive 6-0 votes approved ballot language for two millage proposals to be decided in a special election scheduled for Tuesday, […]
Preliminary site plan approval was granted by the Oxford Township Planning Commission last week for a 50-unit residential development named The Woods at Tullamore. But, the developers won’t be able to move forward until they either change the plan to provide two connections to E. Drahner Rd. or seek a variance from the zoning board […]
Oxford Township’s parks and recreation department has put a new spin on the old adage, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Thanks to its cost-cutting efforts, a penny saved is a parking lot paved. Parks and Rec. Director Ron Davis was pleased to report that an asphalt parking lot, as well as concrete sidewalks […]
By Lake Orion Review Editor Jim Newell An Orion Township woman sustained serious injuries, but is in stable condition after being struck by a pickup truck while she was walking on M-24 on Thursday. The accident happened around 4:42 p.m. on April 11 when the woman, 64, was walking southbound on the sidewalk on the […]
Oxford Village’s police department is poised to get its second sport utility vehicle. Last week, the council voted 4-0 to approve the purchase of a 2019 all-wheel-drive Ford Explorer from the Gorno Ford dealership in Woodhaven. The total price will be $30,928, which includes approximately $10,000 to outfit it for police work. “Most agencies around […]
Folks are invited to attend a community Good Friday service beginning at noon on April 19 at Oxford United Methodist Church. Jesse Holt, lead pastor of LakePoint Community Church, will deliver the sermon. Pastors Rochelle Brekenmeyer and Bob Holt will be providing music. There will be a special offering to benefit Oxford-Orion FISH. The service […]
Firmly Rooted Ministries is inviting children and families to participate in its annual community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 20 in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park. The event will run from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and admission is free. All are welcome. In addition to collecting colorful eggs, kids will be able to meet the […]
Lakeville’s Cemetery Auxiliary will host a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser on Thursday, April 25 at 1447 Milmine in Lakeville. There will be seatings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Carryouts will be available. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children under the age of 12. For more information, call (248) 628-3086.
An estimated 75 to 80 people attended a volunteer fair held Saturday afternoon at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ in Oxford Village. Organized by Justin Willcock, founder of the Volunteers of North Oakland County Facebook page, the event offered folks a chance to meet representatives from 17 nonprofit groups and learn about volunteer opportunities. […]
A new microbrewery coming to downtown Oxford this summer will tap into the community’s gravel mining heritage as part of its efforts to draw thirsty patrons. Gravel Capital Brewing has taken over the space at 14 N. Washington St. The building previously housed Falling Down Beer Co., which abruptly closed last October. Owned by longtime […]