Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Frank Lenz has only been working in Oxford Township a few short years, but he’s definitely made a good impression on his fellow officers and the citizens he serves. As such, Lenz has been named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year for the local and state levels of the Veterans of […]
The process of updating Oxford Township’s master plan continued March 22 with a joint meeting between the board of trustees, planning commission and zoning board of appeals. Its purpose was to allow officials to go over the draft plan and provide the township planner, Matthew Lonnerstater, of the Ann Arbor-based Carlisle/Wortman Associates, with input, particularly […]
As Addison Township voters head to the primary polls on Aug. 7, the issue of public safety is likely to be on the forefront of their minds given two proposals which will be appearing on the ballot. The Addison Township Fire Department is looking for voter support on its six-year, 2.25 millage renewal and increase […]
Legacy 925 was the place to be in Oxford Saturday as the 208,000-square-foot recreation/sports/entertainment facility held a day-long grand opening event. Folks of all ages swamped the place, enjoying everything Legacy has to offer from go-karting to bowling to arcade games.
In an effort to help better promote and communicate with businesses within its district, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has sent out a survey. Approximately 150 printed surveys were mailed on Friday afternoon. “The primary goal of this survey is to ensure that the Oxford DDA has an up-to-date contact list and business directory […]
Oxford International Program (OIP) administrators are looking to educate international students through virtual means through Oxford Virtual International Program (VIP) According to Oxford Schools Director of Educational Solutions Jill Lemond, the Oxford VIP learning experience could better prepare international students who would like to attend Oxford High School in their senior year, as early as […]
The Addison Township Board has unanimously approved a general appropriations resolution for 2018-19 with a general fund budget of $1,557,515. The township is expected to carry over a balance of $6,000 into the new year after spending only three-quarters of the 2017-18 budget according to Supervisor Bruce Pearson. “This year we managed our budget extremely […]
Name: Katelyn Whitlatch Parents: John and Joanne Whitlatch GPA: 4.081 Favorite subject: Biology Plans after graduation: Attend Michigan State University Extracurricular activities: HOSA, National Honor Society, varsity track and field, Link Crew Outside interests or hobbies: Spending time with my friends and family and playing with my dogs When I think of the future I’m: […]
By Megan Clapsaddle TORC Student Team Member Oxford High School’s FIRST® Robotics Competition team, Team 2137 TORC (The Oxford Robo Cats), from Oxford, MI, competed at the FIRST in Michigan Belleville District Event at Belleville High School in Belleville, MI, where they won the Engineering Inspiration Award and placed 14th overall with their robot. The […]
A new opportunity to appreciate and access one of Oxford’s scenic lakes is now open for public use. A T-shaped observation/fishing pier extending into Powell Lake has been constructed by the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department as part of the $2 million bond proposal approved by voters in November 2016. “Everybody that’s come out […]