A new fee schedule for planning and zoning reviews that’s designed to prevent Oxford Village from continuing to lose money was approved by council last week. The big changes are a $200 increase for reviews conducted by the Oxford Fire Department and the addition of a $150 fee for applicants whose requests require a public […]
Last week’s board meeting was a busy night for Oxford school officials. Oxford’s Board of Education approved expenditures totaling more than $300,000 from the district’s general fund budget to fund the purchase of a new bus, computers and other needs for the district at a May 22 meeting. Of that total, $143,275 went towards the […]
On Saturday, folks gathered in Addison Township’s historic Lakeville Cemetery, established in 1843, for a Memorial Day observance. Music, prayers and heartfelt speeches honored America’s military heroes who’ve died on battlefields, both foreign and domestic, since the 18th century.
Oxford High School held its commencement May 24 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Independence Twp. It was an evening filled with inspirational speeches, fond memories, big hugs, hearty handshakes and more than a few tears of joy. Congratulations and good luck, graduates. Go Wildcats!
When Sgt. Johnna Kovach visited Oxford Friday afternoon, she thought she was here to throw out the first pitch at a special high school baseball game paying tribute to America’s military veterans. The 28-year-old had no idea it was also a fund-raiser for her. The doubleheader between the varsity baseball teams of Oxford High School […]
Oxford High’s varsity baseball players are excited to wear their special patriotic/military-themed jerseys and hats for their Veteran Tribute Game on Friday, May 25 at 4 p.m. The Wildcats will take on Detroit Country Day. Pictured above are (from left) sophomore Drew Carpenter, senior Ben Nuss, junior Joe Good, senior Shae Walters and senior Jack […]
It’s been a while, but an Oxford Township subdivision road that’s been closed since a large sinkhole opened up in late February is finally being fixed. Work to replace the failed culvert that caused the sinkhole and rebuild Wood Trail, the road above it, began May 22. Angelo Iafrate Construction Company, based in Warren, is […]
In a world where nothing seems to last, commitments routinely go unfulfilled, promises are broken and attention spans are growing shorter and shorter, it’s nice to know there are still people that can be counted upon to hold up their end and keep plugging away. Don Maskill is one of those folks. The Oxford resident […]
Every day, Mike Solwold puts on a uniform to serve and protect the community he lives in. On Memorial Day, the Oxford Village police chief will put on that uniform and honor all those American military men and women who paid the ultimate price on battlefields, both foreign and domestic. Solwold will be the guest […]
Canine Academy, an Oxford-based business, is letting the dogs out for a great cause. Folks are invited to attend its “Pet a Pup” fund-raiser on Saturday, June 2. Plenty of adorable puppies will be available to pet and play with from noon to 3 p.m. at 925 Legacy (formerly known as the Legacy Center) in […]