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 […]

Polling place moving to park

When the Aug. 7 primary election rolls around, it appears some Oxford Township voters could find themselves casting their ballots at a new polling place. “I have approval from the parks and rec. commission to move Precinct 6, which now votes at the library, out to Seymour Lake Park in the new community room,” said […]

Dance with me, Daddy!

Dads and daughters enjoyed some special time together on Friday and Saturday nights during the annual dances held just for them at the Devil’s Ridge Golf Club. The dances are organized by the Oxford Township Parks and Rec. Department.  

Public safety

Feb. 24: Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 2000 block of Metamora Rd. at 9:49 a.m., where the owner of a landscaping company reported the alleged theft of a trailer which had contained several commercial lawn mowers. The trailer was thought to have gone missing between 3 p.m., February 23 and the time […]

Manager answers common questions about cross connection inspections

After sending out letters regarding its cross connection inspection program to all of its water customers, the Oxford Village office has been receiving questions from the public. In effort to answer them, village Manager Joseph Madore wishes to clarify the following items: • “Irrigation systems will not be inspected until this spring when the systems […]

Don’t freeze up!

Don’t freeze up!

Using a hockey stick, Craig Slogan makes a putt during the ice golf tournament held Saturday on Lakeville Lake in Addison Township. For more photos, please see “Frozen Fairways.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.

Convicted rapist arrested on child porn charges

A 33-year-old Oxford Township man, previously convicted of rape in another state, was arrested for the possession, production and distribution of child sexually abusive material. Scott Edward Lutze was arraigned Feb. 14 in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on five counts of possession, two counts of distribution and two counts of production of child sexually […]

One dead in crash: ‘Alcohol appears to be a factor’

ADDISON TWP. – One person is dead, one could be facing criminal charges and one is being called a hero following a three-vehicle crash on Lakeville Rd., near Barr Rd., in the wee hours Sunday morning. Misty Considine, 57, of Goodrich, died at Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital later that morning after the 2013 Ford Fiesta […]