A wooden monument created by a local chainsaw carver as a touching memorial for a father’s deceased daughter was stolen in broad daylight in Brandon Township July 6. A giant peace symbol (see below) honoring the late Taylor Beth Woityra was taken from the yard of her father Christopher Woityra, who lives at 3100 S. […]
It appears electronic signs won’t be making a comeback in Oxford Village anytime soon, so don’t expect to see an increase in flashing lights and messages beckoning to passersby. Last week, planning commissioners voted 6-0 to recommend “no changes” to the sign ordinance adopted by council on April 12. The new ordinance, which took effect […]
There’s a new sergeant in town. Last week, Sgt. Frank Lenz started his new role with the Oakland County Sheriff’s substation in Oxford Township. While Lenz is new to Oxford, he’s worked for the sheriff’s office for 19 years. “I’ve worked a lot of different areas within the sheriff’s office,” he said. “I’ve worked throughout […]
The urge to play soccer in the middle of the night must be a very powerful one. Two Oxford brothers were caught by Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly playing on the Oxford High School football field at approximately 1 a.m. on July 6. The deputies were on routine patrol when they noticed the football field’s […]
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 […]