What was once advertised as a ‘retreat in the country, just minutes from shopping and amenities? is now a collection of charred and crumbling ruins thanks to a devastating fire and possible explosion. Located at 1897 Man-A-Lee Lane in Oxford Township, a 6,230-square-foot luxury home was consumed by flames late Friday afternoon. The cause of […]
A malfunctioning natural gas heating system appears to be the cause of a structure fire at Al’s Auto Wash early Monday morning. Oxford firefighters were dispatched to 643 S. Lapeer Rd. at 12:51 a.m. to battle the blaze, which was confined to the attic and roof on the north side of the building. According to […]
At school, he’s just Chuck Weeden, an mild-mannered Oxford High senior planning to go to college. But once he sets foot inside the ring he becomes “Big Money Chuck Weeden,” a professional wrestler ready annihilate his opponents and entertain his fans. The 6-foot tall, 250-pound Weeden will make his Oxford debut 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. […]
Less than 1 percent of the people have spoken via a survey and Oxford Village officials seem pleased with the results. “I just think that there’s some pretty good news in here,” said Manager Mark Slown to council at the Feb. 10 meeting. “I think you can take this home and feel pretty good about […]
Oxford Township officials last week voted 5-1 that they are “committed to looking for a new facility to house” the muncipality’s offices, however, whether it will be a new or existing building remains to be seen. “It’s very difficult servicing our public in the cramped quarters that we have,” said Clerk Clara Sanderson voicing her […]
If you’re wondering how much it costs to buy a high school student these days, the average seems to be about $25. The going rate is based on the Oxford High School Drama Club’s “Maid or Butler for a Day” auction held Thursday, Feb. 12 in the school’s Commons. Fifteen Drama Club members auctioned themselves […]
The first reading of an ordinance amendment prohibiting the contribution to the delinquency or criminality of a minor in Oxford Township is set for the 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 township board meeting. Under the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 43A (disorderly conduct), it’s a violation to “encourage, contribute toward, cause or tend to cause, […]
Charges are pending against a 37-year-old Orleans man suspected of drunken driving, who allegedly caused a three-vehicle accident on W. Drahner Rd. near Powell Rd. at about 7:28 p.m. Feb. 12. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, the Orleans man was eastbound on W. Drahner in his 1992 GMC truck when he failed to […]
Oxford Township officials last week voted 5-1 to contribute the standard 5 percent toward the resurfacing of some roads in the Country View Estates subdivision located off Baldwin Road, across from the west side of Seymour Lake Road. A valid petition to establish a Special Assessment District (SAD) among residents of the Phase 1 subdivision […]
Two new faces joined Oxford Township government last week as resident Thomas Berger was appointed to the planning commission and resident James Butler to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Officials voted 5-1 to appoint Berger to replace longtime Planning Commissioner Dan Clark, whom Supervisor Bill Dunn chose not to reappoint. Berger’s term will expire Dec. […]