Village to share half of sidewalk costs

Good news for Oxford Village residents living in the current construction zone on Lincoln, Mechanic, Crawford and Hovey streets, council has agreed to pick up half the tab of an already reduced price to replace certain sections of sidewalk. On Monday night, council voted 5-0 to pay 50 percent of the cost to replace and […]

Addison FD hosts Open House

Addison’s Fire Station #1 opened its bay doors to the public Saturday morning as firefighters hosted an Open House. Attendees feasted on pancakes and sausage, inspected fire apparatus and even got a chance to see the University of Michigan’s Survival Flight helicopter, which made a special landing.

Hunters keep rights, stave off ban

The people have spoken and they want to keep hunting in Section 31 of Oxford Township. ‘Once this starts in this little section, it’s going to go there, there, there, there and pretty soon, guess what? You’re locked up and you’re done,? said Alex McKinnon, a 28-year resident of the township. After listening to 19 […]

OMS, OHS choirs to sing as one

An unprecedented opportunity to hear all of Oxford’s choir students sing as one voice will take place at the high school’s Performing Arts Center Tuesday, Oct. 23. ‘We’re talking over 260 students,? said Choir Director Christopher Card. ‘This is something pretty new. I don’t think they’ve done this before.? Every choir student in the 7-12th […]

Resignation prompts changes in bldg. dept.

Developers and residents will see some new faces handling building inspections and zoning questions in Oxford Township. Last week, township officials voted to accept the resignation of Building Official/Zoning Administrator Michael Darling effective Friday, Oct. 12. ‘I wish Mike the best of luck,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘He spent 20 years with this township.? The […]

Bumper stickers help monitor teen drivers

Statistics can be frightening things, especially if you’re the parent of a teenager who drives. Did you know that 15 percent of fatal motor vehicle crashes involve a teen driver? Or that traffic crashes are the leading cause of teen fatalities? Facts like that concern Oxford resident Stefanie Deeg because her oldest daughter, Maurgan, a […]

My Way

‘Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.? First uttered more than 2,000 years ago, this most important of commandments is practiced on a daily basis by the selfless volunteers who comprise Oxford/Orion FISH. Last year, FISH provided food to 1,227 local families (3,328 individuals) in need, not to mention offering financial assistance to those who […]

Cross country teams finish 4-4, run personal bests

Oxford’s cross country teams both finished their regular season last week with 4-4 records. Both the boys and girls teams lost their tri-meet against Holly and Fenton Oct. 10. ‘We were very pleased with how we ran even though we got beat,? said Coach Ray Sutherland. ‘Almost every girl, just like the boys, had a […]

Twp. clerk’s office gets temporary help

A familiar face is returning to help out temporarily in the Oxford Township Clerk’s Office. Township officials last week voted 4-3 to hire Susan McCullough as a part-time temporary employee beginning Oct. 15 and ending Dec. 31. ‘I was just elated that Susan made me aware that she was available,? said Clerk Clara Sanderson. McCullough […]

FD gets OK to buy ATV

No matter where an injured victim is, be it on a pedestrian trail or out in the woods, the Oxford Fire Department will now have the capability to do off-road rescues with their new All Terrain Vehicle (ATV). Last week, the Oxford Township Board unanimously approved the $11,730 purchase of a John Deere HPX Gator […]