Council denies conditional rezoning; Schneider lectures

Last week’s meeting of the Oxford Village Council was more like an episode of the Chuck Schneider Show as the local developer dressed down officials. ‘I don’t need to spend my money in this town. You don’t get it,? he said. ‘I’m giving you the opportunity to see your town grow. You want four more […]

Oxford Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF OAKLAND MICHIGAN SYNOPSIS Of the Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees held on March 10, 2010 at the Oxford Township Fire Hall. PRESENT: Supervisor Dunn, Clerk Wright, Treasurer Ferrari, Trustee Bellairs, Trustee Cryderman, Trustee Bunting and Trustee Spisz. ABSENT: None The following actions were […]

OES kids raising money for pooch’s surgery

Teacher Barbara Johnston’s fourth-grade class at Oxford Elementary is raising money to help a young dog get the surgery she needs to be adopted into a loving home and live a healthy life. ‘Each class is doing a different community service project,? Johnston said. ‘We had kids raising money for Haiti and they realize that’s […]

Cagers net first wins of season

The Oxford Wildcat hoopsters got their first two wins of the season last week. The boys kicked the week off with a 61-57 victory over the Lapeer Lightning. ‘The Lapeer game was a back-and-forth battle right up to the end,? said Head Coach Dave Brown. ‘The boys were able to finish and hit shots and […]

Strong week for grapplers

The Oxford Wildcat grapplers had a successful run on the mats last week. The boys began the week by defeating OAA Red opponents Clarkston and Rochester Adams during their home dual meet Jan. 13. ‘We knew they were the two top teams with us in the league and that it was going to be a […]

Will twp. say yes or no to pot?

Businesses wishing to dispense medical marijuana may or may not be able to set up shop in Oxford Township, depending on what officials decide at their 7 p.m. Wednesday April 14 meeting. When the township board meets at Fire Station #1 (96 N. Washington St.), it’s expected to discuss the possibility of amending its zoning […]

Oxford Police Log

Monday, April 5 – A suspicious vehicle was found on S. Washington and E. Burdick while officers were on patrol. An officer made contact with a male and female sitting inside the vehicle and determined they were just talking. They were sent on their way. *A suspicious circumstance occurred on S. Washington St. A subject […]

Bowlers keep winning

The Oxford Boys and Girls Varsity Bowling Team are continuing to dominate the lanes. Last week, the boys entered a contest against Clarkston with both teams being undefeated in the OAA. The winner would have the inside track to the OAA Red title. Oxford won both baker games 199-189 and 217-204. Going up 10-0 took […]

Oxford swimmers keeps undefeated win streak alive

The boys? swim team keeps impressing this season, as they had an impressive 114-72 win over North Farmington, bringing their record to 3-0 in the league and 4-0 overall. ‘The win last night will make for an exciting league meet between Oxford, North Farmington and Troy Athens,? said Head Coach Jackie Rank. According to Rank […]

Baseball team opens season by beating state champs

A new team attitude is already paying dividends for the varsity baseball team. The Wildcats defeated Warren De La Salle Pilots, last year’s Division I state champions, 7-6 to open the 2010 season. ‘It’s always nice when you are saying it’s going to be a different kind of year and a different kind of ball […]