PC amends site plan, grants parking waiver for Legacy

OXFORD TWP. – Legacy 925 owner Christian Mills cleared two hurdles last week in his efforts to open a theater and event center inside his 208,000-square-foot building at 925 N. Lapeer Rd. Township planning commissioners voted 4-0 approve, with conditions, an amended site plan for Legacy 925 containing this new 9,000-square-foot use with a 500-person […]

Cops give robotics team a place to work

Oxford High School’s robotics team, TORC 2137 will soon have a home with space for the high school students to practice their large-scale robot games, thanks to the Oxford Village Police Department. The team will be practicing out of a large, primarily vacant, building located behind the Village Police Department’s current office. The building formerly […]

Robotics team helps mentor in medical emergency

In medical emergencies, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Students with Oxford High School’s robotics team (TORC 2137) made every second count when they faced a medical emergency, according to team mentors and emergency personnel. In early February, Oxford Fire Department emergency medical technicians came to the high school to give TORC […]

State wants M-24 project ‘shovel-ready’

“We are definitely tentatively scheduled for 2019 or 2020.” Based on what he’s been told by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), that’s the best answer Glenn Pape, executive director of the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), could give his board last week regarding the M-24 construction project. “Got it narrowed down to 24 months, […]

DDA to improve on-line presence

In effort to improve communication with the public and its marketing activities via social media and its website, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is bringing in someone to tackle the task. Last week, the DDA board voted 7-0 to hire Assistant Village Manager Drew Benson for a period of 10 weeks for a total […]

Potholes popping, RCOC patching

One word was on everybody’s lips last week – potholes. And that word was usually followed by a few four-letter ones that won’t be repeated in this article. Potholes were popping up everywhere, especially along M-24, damaging vehicles left and right, and sending frustrated drivers to local repair shops. “We’ve been getting a bent wheel […]

Int’l student learns how local govt. works

An international student from India got a glimpse into the inner workings of local government last week. Rajat Kadian, a senior at Oxford High School, shadowed Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn. Dunn explained to him how township government works, the services it provides, his role in it as an elected official and its relationship to […]

Is there a toyologist in the house?

Stuffed animals need regular checkups, too, just to make sure they are healthy and happy. For members of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) at Oxford High School, a “Toyologist” clinic, which will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the OHS cafeteria, will offer an opportunity to share […]

Firefighters raise funds by climbing steps

Eight personnel from the Oxford Fire Department raised $200 in donations for the American Lung Association while getting in a crucial workout by running up and down the bleachers at Oxford High School’s football stadium on Sunday. The training event was held in support of the American Lung Association’s annual “Fight for Air Climb” in […]