Folks who travel to downtown Oxford on two wheels will soon have more places to park thanks to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Last week, the DDA board voted 6-0 to purchase 10 bicycle racks for a total of $2,904. Made by Dero, a company based in Minneapolis, MN, each rack is capable of holding […]
DOWNTOWN OXFORD – A standing-room-only crowd packed HomeGrown Brewing Company’s second floor Feb. 21 for the first local campaign event of the 2020 election. Folks were there to support Oxford Township resident Jody LaMacchia, 47, as she officially announced her candidacy for the 46th District seat in the Michigan House of Representatives. “I promise to […]
Motorists travelling along Pontiac St. will soon have to hit the brakes one more time as they pass through Oxford Village. On Feb. 12, the village council voted 5-0 to approve a recommendation from Police Chief Mike Solwold to have two stop signs – one for northbound traffic and one for southbound vehicles – placed […]
Instead of staying hunkered down inside their homes, 159 folks chose to get dressed up and venture out into the winter weather, so they could attend the annual Frostbite Ball held Feb. 15 at LakePoint Community Church in Oxford. Big Band, Lounge and Swing music – plus a couple of Polka tunes – filled the […]
Wintry winds gusting between 40 and 60 miles per hour Sunday didn’t deter eight Oxford firefighters from promoting a healthy lifestyle, engaging in some training and raising money for charity. Wearing their turnout gear, tools and ropes, and self-contained breathing apparatus – all of which added an extra 50 to 60 pounds to their body […]
Woman allegedly assaults boyfriend A 40-year-old Oxford woman was arrested by Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies on Feb. 21 after allegedly assaulting her boyfriend. The woman called police that afternoon to report the incident. According to the report, the man had told his live-in girlfriend that she “needed to lose more weight,” or at least lose […]
Oxford resident James Allen Sherman Sr. wore many hats during the course of his lengthy career. He was a successful publisher for 38 years. He was a wordsmith. He was a shrewd businessman. He was a devoted community leader. He was an enthusiastic supporter of worthy causes. Sherman was all of these things and more, […]
More time to shovel, one warning per season, lower fines for violators – that sums up the proposed changes to Oxford Village’s snow and ice removal ordinance. Folks with comments, questions and suggestions regarding the proposed amendment are invited to participate in a public hearing on Tuesday, March 12 beginning at 6:30 p.m. It will […]
When people are facing emergency situations, all they have to do is dial 9-1-1 to bring police officers and firefighters to their house, day or night. As a reward for their continued service and round-the-clock dedication, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108 held its annual awards ceremony for public safety personnel on Sunday afternoon. “We greatly […]
According to Addison Township Supervisor Bruce Pearson, it might be time for the community to think about having one trash company serving residents. Currently, residents have the opportunity to choose their own trash hauler. “I’m getting an awful lot of calls about garbage trucks not picking up the garbage in Addison Township, and this isn’t […]