The approval of employee wages was one of the highlights of a recent Addison Township board discussion. While giving an introduction to the 2018-19 budget at its Jan.16 township board meeting, Supervisor Bruce Pearson noted that he believes the budget is ‘in pretty good shape.’ “I want to let everyone know that we’re 3/4 of […]
Jan. 18: An employee of a youth center maintenence building located in the 800 block of James Hunt Dr. reported a red 2008 Chrysler Towne and Country to be missing, along with a 10-gallon gas tank, from the building’s parking lot at 9:04 a.m. Deputies had received a call the previous night regarding a truant […]
Detroit Horse Power brought seven students for a visit to the Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center Sunday afternoon. To find out why, turn to Page 2. Pictured walking with Chip the horse are (from left) Shatese Walker, of Detroit International Academy for Young Women; Mya Harling, of Hazel Park Jr. High School; and Berenice Angulo, […]
There’s no doubt Legacy 925 is on the tip of people’s tongues these days. Concerns, questions and issues related to the 208,000-square-foot, multi-use building (formerly named the Legacy Center) at 925 N. Lapeer Rd. were raised at all three Oxford Township meetings last week – the zoning board of appeals, the board of trustees and […]
Oxford Village is getting serious about inspecting backflow prevention devices (BPD) on residential and commercial properties because if it doesn’t, the state could come in and take over its water system as a penalty. “I don’t want another entity in here running our water system,” said village President Sue Bossardet. In the coming weeks, village […]
OXFORD VILLAGE – It appears a real-life Grinch has stolen a bit of the Christmas spirit from Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ at 1 Hovey St. Two Advent candles, one pink and one purple, were swiped from the sanctuary. “It hurts your heart to have that kind of thing happen,” said Pastor Liz Wilson. […]
Growing up in the Detroit area, surrounded by concrete and metal, there aren’t many opportunities for young people to interact with horses or visit a barn. But that’s changing due to the work of Detroit Horse Power. On Sunday afternoon, the nonprofit group brought seven urban students for a visit to Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian […]
It’s official – Oxford-Orion FISH is going to have a spacious new home right on M-24. Last week, the nonprofit’s board of directors voted unanimously to approve a lease agreement with Addison Township resident Dan Davis for the 5,000-square-foot building located at 1060 S. Lapeer Rd., just south of Drahner Rd., in Oxford. “I am […]
Never let it be said that Oxford Township doesn’t show its gratitude for the hard-working law enforcement personnel who serve and protect citizens on a daily basis. Last week, the township board voted 7-0 to approve a resolution expressing its “unwavering support and appreciation for the outstanding leadership of” Oakland County Sheriff’s Lt. Scott Patterson, […]
It took longer than usual due to turnover in the office and there are some issues that still need to be resolved, but in the end, Oxford Village’s audit was completed on time and the municipality’s financial statements for the 2016-17 fiscal year scored high marks. The village received an “unmodified opinion” from the East […]