For his work with preserving nature, Addison Township resident Charlie Peringian was recently recgonized. At the July 19 Addison Township Board meeting, Peringian received a certificate of appreciation from the board and by the state of Michigan for creating the Watershed Preserve and for being a founding member of the Park Committee. ‘I think what […]
The lawsuit between Oxford Village and Township in regards to the old Oxford Police and Fire Emergency Council (OPFEC) could soon be over. At the July 26 council meeting, the Village agreed to accept most of Oxford Township’s offer. Village Council members voted unanimously to accept some of the items that the township offered the […]
Christopher ‘Chris? Gambol certainly made his mark on the prep scene at Oxford High School. A late bloomer, Gambol turned into one of the most powerful athletes to embrace the blue and gold, thus earning him a spot in the charter class of the Oxford High School Athletic Hall of Fame. ‘It’s a great honor,? […]
Coffee lovers better hurry and stop in to Starbucks Coffee to get their last frappachino before the store closes it’s doors for good in a few weeks. In a sign posted in the lobby, Starbucks is informing their customers that the store will close on Sunday, Aug. 22. The Seattle, Washington based company has been […]
Addison Twp. Park will be rockin and rolling on Friday, Aug. 20 as the Friends of the Addison Twp. Public Library present Music in the Park. ‘This is a first for the Friends of the Library,? said Lynn Boehmer, the President of Friends of the Library. The event will run from 7-9 p.m. at the […]
Oxford residents who are in need of a quick fix for their favorite outdoor toy, Corey Kimball invites you to check out his repair shop, Timeless Power Sports. ‘We are doing small engine repairs for jet skis, motorcycles, ATV’s, snowmobiles and basically anything with a small engine,? said Kimball, 31. When the shop opens, it […]
The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved on Monday, July 26 an exclusive three year technology contract with Hewlett-Packard. According to Tim Throne, the technology director for at Oxford High School, the agreement will bring upwards of $300,000 worth of computer equipment, software and professional development over the course of the next three […]
Addison Township residents do not need to fear a Kalamazoo River type oil spill in their backyards due to the proactive measures taken by Enbridge Inc. earlier this year. According to Addison Twp. Supervisor Bruce Pearson, repair crews have been working on the oil pipeline for the last three months. ‘They have been doing repair […]
Put the bongs away. On July 27, Oxford Village Council established a moratorium on medical marijuana. The moratorium was established on the issuance of permits or licenses for the sale or dispensation of medical marijuana for six months or until the effective date of an amendment to the zoning ordinance. They also decided to forward […]
From the classic cheeseburger with all of the fixings to a steakburger topped with mushrooms and swiss, the classic round patty of meat known as the hamburger is one of the most versatile options on a menu. And starting next May, downtown Oxford will hold a weekend festival geared toward celebrating the hamburger. According to […]