Oxford Village’s 2016-17 budget, which takes effect July 1, barely passed last week in a 3-2 council vote. Councilmen Tom Kennis and Erik Dolan voted against it because they believe there’s more work to be done as far as cutting costs and saving the money. “Fiscally, we are not solid as a village,” Kennis said. […]
“Let us remember (that) a veteran is someone who at one time, or point in their life, wrote a blank check – a check payable to the United States for an amount up to and including their life.” Those were the poignant words of Leonard Rusher, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel who was the […]
Memorial Day is always a big deal in small towns like Oxford. Let’s hope that never changes no matter how large the community grows or how busy life gets.
Charter Communications employee Chad Blumerich, of Elba Township, installs a garage entry door while fellow Charter employee Cam Plew, of Fenton, looks on. The two volunteered their time in Oxford Saturday as part of Charter Our Community, a home improvement program designed to help those in need. Please see the story, “Mother, son’s home fixed […]
Usually, when Charter Communications employees show up at people’s houses, it’s for an installation or repair related to cable television or internet services. But that wasn’t the case Saturday when approximately 30 Charter employees and their family members volunteered their time to repair and improve the Oxford Village home of Deborah Brown, 58, and Tim, […]
Electronic message signs and banners hung on the Polly Ann Trail bridge are now officially prohibited in Oxford Village. That’s according to the new sign ordinance that took effect on May 20. The village council approved the ordinance at its April 12 meeting. Prior to this, both types of advertising were allowed. Electronic signs required […]
Monday, May 30 is the unofficial start of the summer season, which means barbecues, beaches and boating. But let us not forget that Monday is also Memorial Day, a time to honor the countless soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen who sacrificed their lives at home and around the world to keep America free and secure, […]
Four Addison firefighters and three Oxford residents were among those honored May 18 by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for their extraordinary efforts in saving lives and assisting public safety personnel over the past year. From the Addison Fire Department, Chief Jerry Morawski, Sgt. Joe Fisher, Sgt. Chuck Johnson, and EMS Coordinator Rob Fitzpatrick were […]
Leonard Village’s historic mill just got a boost from the Home Depot Foundation. A $2,000 grant was awarded to the municipality to aid its ongoing efforts to preserve the 19th-century mill and transform the 0.28-acre parcel on which it sits into a public park. “We’re very happy,” said village President Mike McDonald. “It was a […]
Oxford Village’s planning commission wants to stick with a lucky number. Last week, commissioners voted 4-0 to recommend the village council keep it a seven-member board as opposed to reducing it to five. “I have very strong feelings on this,” said Commissioner Maureen Helmuth, who also serves on the village council. “I think the more […]