Back in the early 1970s, Mike Bono followed his dreams and tried to become a police officer. ‘It was something that I’ve always wanted to do,? said the 51-year-old Oxford Village resident. Although he passed the state police written exam twice, the politics surrounding hiring in those days prevented him from protecting and serving the […]
New ballot language with a shorter millage life was approved by the Addison Township Board Monday night as officials voted unanimously to place another police millage proposal on the November ballot. ‘We just have to get it passed. That’s the main thing,? said Treasurer Dan Alberty. ‘We need a police force. We need the sheriff’s […]
Orange barrels lined the parking lot and bumper blocks were stacked on the sidewalk last week as the saga between Oxford Village and the Knauf family continued. On Thursday, Aug. 17, the Knaufs again blocked off a majority, but not all, of their property in downtown’s northeast quadrant. The next day the village issued a […]
By J.C. Pinocchio Special Correspondent Orange barrels and yellow caution tape blocked off the driveway of 35 Park St. last week as Oxford Village resident Chris Carnacchio closed his property to the general public. ‘I’m mad as Hell and I’m not going to take it anymore,? exclaimed the 30-year-old red-faced man wielding a Martini glass […]
Oxford firefighters had to cut the roof and doors off a car Aug. 15 in order to free a seriously injured crash victim. The victim, a 65-year-old Marlette woman, was transported by an AMR ambulance to Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, the Marlette woman was heading […]
Oxford’s slow pitch senior softball team finished second in the White Division after losing a close one to Birmingham in the championship game last week. ‘I was so surprised at the competitive nature of these seniors,? said Bill Devine, Oxford’s coach and manager. Oxford played three games, a total of 22 innings, Aug. 16 before […]
A man wanted for an attempted child abduction in Canton may have visited a daycare facility in Oxford last week and inquired about a job. ‘If this guy is in our area, we want people to know,? said a woman who helps out at the daycare facility on N. Baldwin Road, between Shipman and Oakwood […]
Come Sept.1, the Lake Villa Manufactured Home Community will become part of the Oxford Township water system and residents there will begin paying more for water and sewer services. However, Lake Villa’s owner Greg Christopher, owner of Christoper Investment Co. in Auburn Hills, wanted residents to know ‘not one penny goes to the park? and […]
Five area restaurants competed in the 4th Annual Greater Waiter, Waitress & Customer Races held Thursday in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park. Sponsored by the Oxford and Metamora Chambers of Commerce, the event featured wait staff and customers carrying a serving tray around an obstacle course consisting of two sets of stairs, bowling pins, orange cones […]
Another resignation was submitted to the Oxford Downtown Development Authority last week. Sue McGinnis, who was appointed to the DDA in October 2003, quit the board Aug. 24. ‘I don’t mind putting my time and energy to a cause that may be difficult,? she explained. ‘I do, however, mind putting my time and energy to […]