After anxiously awaiting an answer for the last two months, it was announced last Thursday that Oxford Twp. Parks and Recreation was awarded a $192,280 grant from Access to Recreation for the buildingof a township SplashPad. Although the original amount ofthe grant was supposed to be for$240,000, Oxford ended up splittingthe funds with the City […]
A roaring fire destroyed the home at 941 Chirco Dr. Friday morning and now it’s up to theOakland County Sheriff’s Fire Investigation Unit to figure out what sparked the blaze. ‘We may never know the actual cause,? said Oxford Fire ChiefJack LeRoy, noting this was the home’s fourth fire since 1983. The department was called […]
Two Oxford school buses were involved in a fender-bender early Tuesday morning on the way to school, leaving nine students with minor injuries. An empty bus was waiting to turn west at the intersection of Ray and N. Oxford roads when a bus carrying 34 Oxford Middle School students behind it was unable to brake […]
Student enrollment slipped very slightly in the Oxford School District following student count day on Feb. 6. Based on the preliminary totals from the Sept. 2007 count, total enrollment dropped by only two students to 4,342 this winter. ‘Typically, at the second count we do get a reduction in students,? said Nancy Kammer, Deputy Superintendent […]
After months of debating the technicalities of revising the township’s Paid Time Off (PTO) policy for the fire department, the Addison Board of Trustees voted 4-3 last Monday to research changing the policy for all township employees. Supervisor Bob Koski, and trustees John Sutphin and Claudia Von Drak cast dissenting votes, stating that the time-off […]
Addison has set the date for its annual meeting. The meeting, which is open to the public, will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29 at the township complex, 1440 Rochester Rd. in Lakeville. This is an opportunity for everyone to review, comment on and question the 2008-09 township budget. The meeting will also include […]
Kingsbury Country Day School is ‘going green? for this year’s auction to benefit the Kingsbury students. All materials used in conjunction with the auction, which will take place Saturday, March 8 on Kingsbury’s campus, are biodegradable and/or made from recycled materials. For example, guests will be drinking from coconut shells and eating from bamboo plates […]
The K-9 Stray Rescue League in Oxford will have a little more extra cash to care for the dogs in their Metamora Rd. facility, thanks to Clear Lake Elementary’s Peacemakers Club. The club held their annual Super Dog Bowl on Feb. 3 at Collier Lanes, and collected a total of $1,200 for the rescue. Funds […]
With many businesses and organizations around the country going ‘green,? Leonard resident Jessica Sineo decided it was time Oxford schools start a schoolwide recycling program. Starting this week, children at Leonard Elementary will be able to dispose of their milk cartons and plastics into a special can as well as old cell phones and used […]
After a long fought battle for a district title, the Oxford Ladycats ended their reign at last Wednesday’s semifinals against Waterford Mott, losing 38-58. The team was led by junior Jessica Raisch with 15 points and five rebounds. ‘Overall, I am very pleased with our season,? said Coach Al Poynter. ‘While I’m disappointed, especially for […]