Westley, an 11-month-old Golden Lab who’s being raised for Leader Dogs for the Blind, enjoys a relaxing rubdown at the hands of Oxford resident Emma Haden during the July 26 concert in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
In a room filled with family, friends, and loved ones, 44 students were honored at the Oxford Virtual Academy (OVA)/Oxford Schools Early College (OSEC) graduation ceremony, held in the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center May 30. The OVA program is designed to serve students who are seeking a more flexible core education schedule. The […]
Oxford High School’s 2018 Winterfest Court members included (from left) Kayla Hung, Tyler Szczepanski, Sydney Brzezinski, Alex Matsczak, Bridget Grabowski, Drew Skikiewicz, Sergio Borg, Trinity Munoz, Luke Swack (prince from Leonard Elementary), Luci Delano (princess from Lakeville Elementary), Dakota Birr, Lauren Sharpe, Sam Dunn, Tommy Day, Jenna Adema, Hayden Durant, Avery Carty and Josh Raya. […]
Hats off to the Oxford High School Marching Band for taking first place at two competitions held recently in Pontiac and Alma. Competing as a Class A band, Oxford scored 84.6 out of a possible 100 points at the Pontiac competition. “The only band with a better score was Anchor Bay,” said Band Director Jim […]
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be one of those little plastic men on a foosball table? If the answer is ‘yes,’ then sign up for the Men’s Olympics to be held at Christ the King Church in Oxford on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch is included. “It’s […]
The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office will close the intersection of Pocahontas Trail and Oneta Street in Oxford Township for sanitary sewer repair beginning Monday, Aug. 7. While the intersection will be completely closed, alternative access will be maintained for local residential and business traffic and emergency vehicles via the detour routes. The detour route […]
oxford Township and Village Residents Metals & White Goods Collection Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 8:30 am. to 3:00 p.m. Drop-off Site:: Oxford Township Office, 300 Dunlap Rd YES! YES! YES! We can accept: Metal Appliances such as washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens, stoves, hot water tanks, freezers, refrigerators, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners. METAL AUTO PARTS […]
It’s the end of an era for the Oxford Village Police Department. At a special meeting held the morning of Friday, Feb. 3, council voted 4-1 to accept Police Chief Michael Neymanowski’s resignation. “I agree with a lot of people here – it’s time for a change,” he told council. “I’ve been in this position, […]
It appears two millage proposals critical to the financial future of the Oxford school district were approved by voters in the Nov. 8 general election. Based on the unofficial election results, the 10-year, 17.8078-mill non-homestead operating tax renewal was approved 7,989 to 4,467. Voters also approved the 10-year, 0.1922-mill non-homestead operating tax increase. It won […]
Voters in Oxford and Addison townships soundly rejected the proposed regional mass transit tax. Based on the unofficial election results, Oxford voters thrashed it 6,783 to 3,366, while Addison voters thumped it 2,372 to 983. The proposed 20-year, 1.2-mill property tax proposed by the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) of Southeast Michigan to develop and operate a […]