District did not get safety, security grants By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regular meeting on Jan. 9, Courtney Makowski, director of budgets for Oxford Schools, gave an update to the board of education on the current grants awarded in the district. “Every grant that is awarded to the district comes […]
Reis named board president By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – The Oxford Board of Education held their annual election of officers during its regular meeting on Jan. 9, and appointed members of the board to board of education committees. All of the votes were unanimous, though board member Mike Whitney was absent. Dr. […]
Scheduled to reopen March 11 A section of Indianwood Road will be closed between Joslyn Road and Lapeer Road (M-24) in Orion Township from Jan. 16 through March 11 for private utility relocation (gas main, communications), said the Oakland County Road Commission in a press release. The road commission had originally scheduled the work to […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD – A historic building in downtown Oxford is getting a new purpose with a historic feel. The former Williams Art Glass building, 22 N. Washington Street, will now be home to The Dealership, an event venue with a rustic feel. It is owned by life-long Oxford resident Kyle Morski. […]
OXFORD TWP. – Oxford Township’s Master Plan survey is up and residents are asked to take the survey and give officials guidance in updating the Master Plan. People who live or work in Oxford Township are encouraged to take the survey, which will be up until Jan. 31, but could be extended longer, if necessary. […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD – The Oxford Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors authorized two sign grants to local businesses. The sign grants were awarded to Victoria’s and State Farm Insurance and were approved at the amount not to exceed $1,500. Victoria’s is an existing business in the downtown and had recently received […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. – What areas of the township should have greater development in the future, and what areas should be left as they are? What types of housing, and on what size lots, should the township allow? These and other questions are on Oxford Township’s new Master Plan survey and […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD – During its meeting in December, the Oxford Village Council discussed the 2024 goals and objectives for village Manager Joe Madore and village Clerk/Treasurer Tere Onica. Council also voted 4-0 to give both Madore and Onica raises of 3%. Councilmember Lori Bourgeau was absent from the meeting. Council also […]
District to use focus groups, surveys for guidance By Shelby Stewart Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During a special meeting on Dec. 18, the Oxford Board of Education received a draft timeline and plan for the superintendent search from Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. “My goal tonight is to talk you through the planning […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer The Oxford Village Council is one step closer to adopting a newly amended purchasing ordinance after the council voted 4-0 to approve the first reading of the amendment at its Dec. 12 meeting. Council has been working toward amending its purchasing ordinance for some time now after a meeting in […]