Approximately 780 volunteers spent the weekend doing yardwork at approximately 115 local homes for folks who need it as part of Oxford Gives Back. For the story, read “Oxford Gives Back lives up to its name: 780 volunteers clean up 115 yards in 2 days.”
May 1: Oxford Village Police allegedly found a man unconscious in a running vehicle located in the 400 block of S. Glaspie St. at 2:38 a.m. When police knocked on the window and the man did not respond, they opened the door and allegedly shook the man awake. It was noted in the report that […]
The sand exploded as Oxford High School student Antonia Vackaro made her landing for the long jump during the 55th Annual Elmer Ball Oxford Invitational held Saturday. For results, read “Tough day for Cats at Elmer Ball Invite.” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
By Jim Newell Lake Orion Review Editor A North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) employee who allegedly embezzled thousands of dollars using the organization’s gasoline card is under investigation and could face criminal charges after the results are turned over to the county prosecutor’s office. Lake Orion Police Chief Jerry Narsh said his department was in […]
A month filled with the wonder of books during March is Reading Month paid off for six Oxford Elementary students on March 23, when they were presented with brand new bicycles and helmets donated by the Oxford Masonic Lodge #84. Rewarded that day were third-graders Esmerelda Cornado, Raylin Knotts, Isaac Hughes and Cameron Butkiewicz, fourth-grader […]
OXFORD VILLAGE – Residents of Dennison, Hovey and Hudson streets turned out in full force April 18 to protest the proposed rezoning of two parcels, totalling a half-acre, in order to allow for the potential replacement of two single-family homes with a three-story, multiple-family development. “I’m totally against it and I think most of my […]
Erica Cogswell, a fifth-year student at Oxford Schools Early College (OSEC) program, has made it her mission to provide veterans with a lifeline to thank them for the sacrifices they’ve made for their country. In support of her mission, she recently organized a benefit dinner at the American Legion Hall in Oxford to help veterans […]
A number of significant and broad revisions to Oxford Village’s zoning map and ordinance were recommended by the planning commission last week following a second public hearing on the topic. Now, it’s up to the village council to approve or deny them. “We want to promote investment in the village (and) streamline our processes,” said […]
On April 18, a 16-year-old Oxford High School student allegedly posted on Snapchat a photo of himself holding up a gun with a caption that read “Don’t come to school next Monday.” He allegedly posted this the previous night at 10:30 p.m. Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies visited the student’s home in Pontiac around 2 a.m. […]
OXFORD VILLAGE – Some residents and property owners of Davison St. made their voices heard at an April 18 public hearing and the planning commission acted accordingly. At issue was a proposal to rezone five parcels on the south side of the street (14-32 Davison St.) from R-1 single family residential to Central Business District […]