Oxford Middle School Choir Director Jan Flynn received a local Teacher of the Year Award from North Oakland Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 334 on Jan. 20 as part of the VFW’s Smart/Maher VFW National Citizenship Education Teacher Award program. The VFW Teacher of the Year award contest recognizes three exceptional teachers for their […]
Business is booming for the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA). Last year, the local transportation service provided a total of 38,877 rides, which is 5,008 (or 15 percent) more than 2016. “I think we’ve handled it very well,” said NOTA Director Lynn Gustafson. “I think we’ve been able to grow to meet the need and […]
Before the Oxford Village Council potentially commits to purchasing the first-ever Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) for the police department, it wants to see some bids in writing. “I wouldn’t be comfortable making a decision on a $50,000 vehicle without (having definite) numbers on paper in front of me,” said Councilman Erik Dolan. Council voted 4-0 […]
Who says folks have to wait for the winter ice to melt before they take a dip in the lake? Not Rochester-North Oakland Elks Lodge #2225 in Addison Township. The lodge, located at 3100 Pond Rd., is inviting the public to attend its annual polar plunge event on Saturday, Feb. 17. Doors open at 10 […]
Jan. 29: The manager of a business located in the 900 block of S. Lapeer Rd. called Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies stating that she had found the front door of the business closed, but unlocked around 10:29 a.m. The business’ night deposit was later found to be missing from a safe. Sheriff’s deputies did not […]
Workers erected a 195-foot cell tower (monopole) last week in Seymour Lake Township Park in order to enhance wireless phone coverage. For the story and more photos, please see “Cell tower goes up in park.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
Last week, former Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock resigned after he admitted to having an “inappropriate” relationship with a 19-year-old former student. This incident has sparked conversations among concerned parents and administrators on how similar incidents could be avoided in the future. Superintendent Tim Throne and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Nancy Latowski […]
It’s official – use of electric bicycles (or e-bikes) will be permitted on the 16.9-mile Polly Ann Trail. Last week, the trail’s management council voted 4-2 to allow Class 1 e-bikes and give Trail Manager Linda Moran the authority to permit Class 2 and 3 e-bikes on a case-by-case basis. Trail officials plan to review […]
It’s mammoth, it’s metal and now, it’s part of the skyline in Seymour Lake Township Park. Last week, Verizon Wireless erected a 195-foot cell tower (monopole) on a 2,475-square-foot piece of land located in the northwest corner of the park. Now that it’s up, Oxford Twp. Parks/Rec. Director Ron Davis said people are undoubtedly going […]
Who says you can’t look like you just stepped out of the pages of a fashion magazine and still help others in need? Not Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) of North Oakland County. The local nonprofit organization is partnering with The Boulevard Boutique, located at 5 S. Washington St. in downtown Oxford, […]