An outpouring of public support and praise for the Oxford Village Police Department occurred at last week’s council meeting as officials continued discussions concerning the future of local law enforcement services and whether or not to place a question regarding them on the ballot. ‘Over the years I’ve had numerous contacts with the police department, […]
Property owners in downtown Oxford’s northeast quadrant can expect to receive refund checks from the village. Council last week voted 5-0 to refund 100 percent of the balance of a special parking assessment fund to the property owners who have paid into it. The motion is subject to review and approval by the village attorney […]
‘I like a little rebellion now and then . . . The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all.? ? Thomas Jefferson One of my favorite words in […]
Opposition to allowing a downtown restaurant to operate an outdoor cafe in Oxford Village’s Centennial Park was high at last week’s council meeting. ‘We’re not in favor of having the park being picked away into pieces and given to private businesses to use. It’s a public park,? said Jan Burns, a member of the Oxford […]
They’re not rich nor are they famous, but they are the backbone of the Oxford-Orion area because they help feed folks in need. These generous and compassionate folks didn’t go looking for recognition, they didn’t seek the limelight, but they got it anyway last week as Oxford-Orion FISH held its annual ‘Advocate of the Needy? […]
Only in Smalltown USA can the boy who opened his very first savings account at the local bank grow up to be bank president. ‘This is something I’ve worked towards and I appreciate the opportunity. I’m very excited,? said Jeff Davidson, referring to his recent appointment as president and chief executive officer of Oxford Bank. […]
WANTED – Oxford Township residents with common sense, who care about the future of their community and desire involvement in their local government. No previous experience or qualifications necessary. Applicants are currently being sought for openings on the Oxford Township Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Supervisor Bill Dunn stressed that there are no […]
Daniel Sargent is none too happy that state legislators are, in his view, weakening voter control at the local level and raising taxes for some, while lowering them for others. That’s why the 12-year Oxford Township resident filed recall petition language Friday with the Oakland County Clerk’s Office seeking to oust state Rep. Bradford Jacobsen […]
An accidental fire brought Oxford firefighters to the Lake Villa Manufactured Home Park on Lakeville Road Friday, Jan. 2. Fire personnel were dispatched to 236 Parker Lake Blvd. at 11:02 a.m. to extinguish a blaze that began in a kitchen garbage can, according to Fire Lt. Terry Roeher. It appears an active cigarette butt was […]
Former Oxford Police Chief Gary Ford pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge of willful neglect of duty in Oakland County Circuit Court Monday morning before Judge Patrick J. Brennan. Ford will be sentenced on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. and could face up to one year in the Oakland County Jail. In exchange […]