Bids came in under estimates By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regular meeting on Sept. 26, the Oxford Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendment for the Drahner Road facility project. “There were 21 bid categories, from demo all the way to HVAC,” said Sam […]
No Future Without Today release statement in wake of hearing By Jim Newell Managing Editor PONTIAC, Mich. – An Oakland County Circuit Court judge ruled on Friday that the Oxford High School shooter can serve life in prison without the possibility of parole. Ethan Crumbley, now 17, will appear in court on Dec. 8 for […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – Get the family together for a day of fun with the animals, rain or shine. Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary hosts its eighth annual Fall Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8. Visitors can spend the day petting and feeding pigs, horses, cows and other […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD – Oxford Police Department Reserve Sgt. James Sommers holds that position no longer. Sommers was promoted to reserve sergeant in charge of a squad of 10 reserve officers who serve with the Oxford Police Department, a position that holds with it a commitment to protecting the public and engaging […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Oxford Twp. Communications and Grants Manager OXFORD TWP. – Oxford Township Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Eric Dougherty was named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by North Oakland Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 334. “This means a lot,” Dougherty said. “I’ve always loved Oxford and working for its people. I’ve always […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority is hosting their annual Scarecrow Festival and Monster Mash 5k on Oct. 1 in downtown Oxford. “The nice thing is we’re doing it throughout the whole downtown, so families are going to be able to find something to do in every part of […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. — Parent University is a series of workshops, seminars, talks and resources in Oxford Community Schools to help parents tackle things from bullying, cyber safety, understanding math and much more. “We launched it this school year, but really the work started, the vision started, right before the pandemic […]
The Oxford Village Council is moving forward with plans to plant four trees in Scripter Park. This project has been in the works for some time now with the village at one point working with students at Oxford High School who, last year, expressed interest in working with the village to also add a memorial […]
Ordinance expected to be reworked and presented at next meeting By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD — During its meeting on Sept. 12, the Oxford Village Council did not approve the second and final reading of the proposed mobile food establishment ordinance, instead voting unanimously for the ordinance to be reworked and presented again at […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD — For the members of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ, inviting everyone, from every background, into their church is the cornerstone of who they are. All are welcome. All are accepted. But unknown thieves attempted to desecrate that mantra when they cut and stole a banner that church […]