A recent decision by the Oxford Township Board to raise capital and sewer charges for mobile homes has the owner of the Lake Villa Manufactured Home Community extremely upset. ‘To turn around and raise the rates on me without even a notice? was in Lake Villa owner Greg Christopher’s opinion ‘a low class, underhanded? thing […]
Faith and begorrah! Did ye know the Chamber of Commerce is puttin? on a St. Patrick’s Day celebration in downtown Oxford? Sure enough, it’s true. Alas, there won’t be any pots of gold, but there will be pots of stew ? and plenty of them. ‘We’re even going to have a live leprechaun passing out […]
A 20-year-old Oxford man was charged with arson after allegedly setting a fire in the basement of an apartment building on Pontiac St. Christopher Michael Martin was arraigned in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court Friday on one felony count of arson and another felony count of larceny. He’s currently being held in Oakland County Jail […]
Major Dan Derringer has spent more than a decade of his life preparing himself and training others to serve this country well when called to duty. Now, he’s been deployed to Iraq and the 32-year-old Michigan National Guardsman is ready to go. ‘It’s all part of the job,? said Derringer, who’s lived in Oxford Township […]
Larry Perry’s grandfather should be a proud man. Not only is his grandson celebrating his 15th year with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, his promotion to lieutenant was announced last week and he’s Oxford Township’s new substation commander. ‘I look forward to having a great working relationship with the community,? said the always polite and […]
Christine Burns is one of two finalists for the city manager job in Cedar Springs located in Kent County. Burns, who’s served as the clerk, treasurer and assistant manager for Oxford Village since August 2005, interviewed for the Cedar Springs? job Saturday along with five other candidates. ‘They are doing background checks on both of […]
Just because something’s for sale doesn’t make it a good idea for government to buy it. Case in point, the village has expressed an interest in purchasing the old township offices on W. Burdick St. The office building and the parking that comes with it appears to be worth somewhere between $325,000 and $392,000. (And […]
Chase Tucker’s plans for the future could land him in the governor’s mansion someday or maybe even the White House. But for now, the articulate Oxford High School sophomore is content to run for student council and hone his leadership skills. To that end, Tucker attended the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. last […]
Three Oxford Village Police officers were honored last month with Departmental Commendation Awards for their roles in arresting a man wanted for the armed robbery of a Lake Orion gas station. Sgt. Mike Solwold, Reserve Officer Mike Bono and Officer Mark Lampkowski worked together on Dec. 8, 2006 to apprehend the suspect following a high […]
Endowed with a kind heart and adventurous spirit, Oxford resident Cheri Mulligan devoted her time on earth to caring for those around her. From her hospital patients to stray animals to forgotten children in need of love, she was always there to lend a hand, a hug or a home. Sadly, Mulligan passed away suddenly […]