A controversial proposal to construct a 76-unit multifamily housing project at 98 S. Glaspie St. was slated to be discussed and potentially voted on by the Oxford Village Council at its Feb. 9 meeting. Instead, the item was removed from the agenda and a public hearing regarding it was scheduled for the next regular council […]
It’s that time again. Time for Oxford Township to dust off the old master plan and freshen it up. Last week, the township board voted 6-1 to approve a proposal from the Ann Arbor-based Carlisle/Wortman Associates to update the master plan for an amount not to exceed $25,000. A master plan serves as a guide […]
‘One man’s junk is another man’s treasurer.? Clarkston Retailers Group is encouraging all garage sale folk to participate in the Hertiage Route Garage Sale on the First Saturday in May. ‘The idea is to get people to come to town and participate in shopping or selling, said Peg Roth, Clarkston retailer group member. The M-15 […]
Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Road., hosts a concert by the Classical Bells on Sunday, April 25, at 3 p.m. A free will offering will be taken, and child care provided. Classical Bells performs musical selections in a wide variety of genres ? classical, jazz, inspirational, even ragtime and swing. This group of seasoned […]
Full restitution has been paid to the Oxford school district by former Crossroads School Principal Shelly Chapman, according to Superintendent Tim Throne. Chapman, who was an employee of Oxford Community Schools, resigned Jan. 29 after being confronted about using the district’s credit card to make approximately $3,400 in personal purchases, according to school officials. Throne […]
After three decades with the Oxford Fire Department, Dave Creech’s employment status is going to change July 1. Last week, the township board voted 7-0 to appoint Creech as the full-time assistant chief. He will be paid an annual salary of $58,000, receive full healthcare benefits, be provided a vehicle for his official and personal […]
Three hundred dollars, Kyle Catalano kept repeating as he and his costars prepared for rehearsal. ‘Seventy-five dollars a head, 150 people and that’s for catering,? he continued as he slowly became Mr. Banks for Clarkston High School’s rendition of Father of the Bride. The play begins with Catalano and Mrs. Banks, portrayed by Stephanie Burnham, […]
You know what a wake is. A wake is a wave of water that a boat leaves behind it. And that wake has two sides to it, and a good water skier knows how to use both sides of the wake. Dr. Henry Cloud, in his book, ‘Integrity,? says that as we go through life […]
Oxford Village council members took another step toward potentially amending the municipality’s charter by voting 5-0 at their Feb. 9 meeting to publish the draft language for six proposed charter amendments. State law requires they must now remain on the table for 30 days before any action is taken. After that, the language for the […]
While many sat down to enjoy an evening of Super Bowl 50 with family and friends on Sunday, Feb. 7, Oxford students and parents from Oxford High School’s FIRST Robotics Team 2137 ? TORC, the Athletic Boosters, and an Oxford Moms group gathered to deliver 3,100 cases and gallons of water that they collected to […]