July 18 is the date set by the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) to begin work on the resurfacing of Rochester Rd. between Gerst and Bordman roads in Addison Township. The road will be closed to through-traffic, however, business and residential access will be maintained throughout the project. The detour for the closure is […]
Folks wishing to run for a seat on the Oxford Village Council have until 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 to file their affidavits of identity and nominating petitions. Three seats are up for grabs in the November general election. Two carry four-year terms and are currently occupied by Tom Kennis and Rose Bejma. The other […]
Oxford Schools officials are asking voters to approve an operating millage proposal on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot. The operating millage is a 10-year, 18.4442-mill operating tax on all non-homestead property in the district. If approved, it would be levied from 2017 through 2026. Non-homestead property includes businesses, commercial and industrial properties, second homes, […]
Light’em up because the ban on open burning and personal fireworks in Oxford Township and Village was lifted. Following the soaking rain the community received July 6, Fire Chief Pete Scholz cancelled the prohibition he enacted June 29 following weeks of extremely hot and dry weather that posed a high fire danger. “We got a […]
The Addison Township Firefighters Association (ATFA) will host its 5th annual golf event on Sunday, Aug. 28 at Myth Golf and Banquets in Oakland. Shotgun start is at 9 a.m. The organization is seeking corporate and individual sponsors and/or donors for this event. Individuals/organizations that donate at least $200 towards ATFA will be named as […]
With all the craziness and tragedy happening across the country right now – violent protests, riots, police officers being threatened, targeted and killed, etc. – we think it’s a good time for Oxford and Addison residents to show just how much they support their local law enforcement personnel. The next time you encounter an Oakland […]
No doubt the Seymour Celebration is one of the area’s most colorful festivals.
Addison Township officials took a stand against the proposed regional mass transit tax at their June 20 meeting. The township passed a resolution 7-0 to oppose a mass transit tax recently proposed by the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of Southeast Michigan. The RTA is proposing a 20-year, 1.2-mill property tax, which is expected to be […]
Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ will hold a community worship service in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park on Sunday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to noon. All are welcome. The theme is “A Call for Justice and Peace.” The service will include special music, prayer and children’s activities. An ice cream social will follow. For […]
Thousands flocked to Oxford last week for the 8th Annual Seymour Celebration at Seymour Lake Twp. Park. A carnival, fireworks and kids’ activities were all part of the fun.