Electronic message signs and temporary banners hung on the Polly Ann Trail pedestrian bridge will no longer be allowed in Oxford Village – unless officials decide to revisit the issue. Last week, council voted 4-0 to approve a sign ordinance amendment that does not include any language covering either of these signs, meaning they are […]
In an effort to save a good chunk of money, Oxford Township will no longer be automatically mailing receipts to every single property owner who pays their tax bill. Last week, the township board voted 7-0 to end the practice beginning with the July tax bill. “There’s no other community that does it,” said Supervisor […]
Oxford Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio earned two “Excellence in Journalism” awards last week from the Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). He won first place in editorial writing for an April 29, 2015 editorial entitled, “Vote your conscience on NOTA.” The piece strongly encouraged voters in Addison Township to approve a five-year, […]
When Oxford voters go to the polls in November, they will be faced with a $2 million bond proposal to repair and improve all four township parks. Last week, township officials voted 7-0 to place the question on the general election ballot. The proposal calls for paying off the bond debt over a period of […]
Oxford Village will seek permission from voters to sell two odd-shaped parcels of vacant land the municipality owns off Dayton St., south of Maple St. and west of Pleasant St. Last week, council voted 3-1 to place the question on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. The parcels total approximately 2.1 acres and are zoned […]
The Oxford Public Library hosted a luau-themed lock-in party for local teens Friday evening. It featured crafts, games and pizza. Anna Boglaev pokes her head between sister Sophie Boglaev (left) and Ella Frohock while they make paper leis. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
To Oxford Superintendent Tim Throne, a proposed state policy aimed at protecting gay and transgender students is part of ongoing efforts in Lansing to reduce local control. “In my humble opinion, this is another example of the state, whether it be (the Michigan Department of Education) or the legislature, trying to micromanage our schools,” he […]
ADDISON TWP. – Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglar alarm in the 4000 block of Curtis Rd. Monday afternoon and ended up arresting the 41-year-old homeowner for allegedly having a marijuana grow operation. The security company called 9-1-1 after the intruder alarm was tripped. When deputies arrived, they found the front door was […]
How does a small community with a very limited budget go about preserving and repurposing a historic landmark? Volunteers, volunteers and more volunteers. That’s what’s needed in the Village of Leonard as the community prepares for another season of work on its old mill. A work day has been scheduled for Saturday, April 23 from […]
Get ready to party like it’s 1863 because the president and his wife are coming to town this summer. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln will be the guests of honor at a special dinner on Friday, Aug. 5 at the Indianwood Golf and Country Club in Orion Township. Doors open […]