There’s nothing inaccurate about the language on Oxford Township’s Aug. 5 primary ballot, but Clerk Curtis Wright wants to make sure voters understand exactly what they’re being asked to decide. Wright is concerned because the two ballot questions pertaining to the proposed township community center are simply titled, ‘Bond Proposal? and ‘Millage Proposal.? The headings […]
We all want our children to be successful. Their educational journeys begin at home, but continue in the classroom. A bipartisan bill package from state Reps Margaret O’Brien, R-Portage and Adam Zemke, D-Ann Arbor, works to improve teacher and administrator evaluations. Michigan teachers and administrators from across the state were consulted during this process. Their […]
The K-9 Stray Rescue League will be holding a rummage sale on May 29 and 30. All proceeds from the sale will go to the shelter. The sale will be held at 2120 Metamora Rd. in Oxford from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations for the sale are still being accepted and items can be […]
Aubrey was born May 1, 2009 to Dion and Natalie Collier, of Shelby Township. She weighed four pounds, 14 ounces and was 18 inches long. Aubrey’s big sister, Madison, big brother, Austin, grandparents Larry and Kathy Collier, of Oxford, and Jackie and Allen Anderson, of Berkley, welcome her.
Layla, the three-legged dog featured in last week’s edition, has a home. The 2-year-old Labrador Retriever mix was adopted by the Earles family, of Oxford, following last week’s Wag, Walk & Run, a fund-raiser for the K-9 Stray Rescue League. ‘She is a wonderful dog and we are so glad she joined our family,? wrote […]
Oxford Community Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch through a Free Summer Food Program at the Oxford Early Learning Center Monday through Friday from June 16 until Aug 22. According to Karen Bissett, director of Nutrition Services for Oxford Schools, the food program is a federally funded program called ‘Meet up & Eat Up.? […]
Deputy Reports Tuesday, May 19, K-9 drug search at Scripps Middle School. Larceny from vehicle reported on High Grove Way. Laptop allegedly taken. Criminal sexual conduct, fourth degree, reported on Scripps Road. Wednesday, May 20, child neglect reported on Hemingway. Friend of the court arrest made on Clarkston Road. Shoplifting reported at the Old Navy […]
As Orion’s GM plant faces an uncertain future, the township is trying to do what it can to lure viable businesses. The Orion Township Board of Trustees recently approved the establishment of an Industrial Development District (IDD). The area covered by the IDD is in the southern part of the township between Silverbell and Brown […]
To boys, he’s the guy who teaches them how to fish, how to fix things and how to be a man. To girls, he’s the first man they fall in love with and the standard by which all others will be measured. He goes by many names ? dad, pop, papa, father ? but his […]
Oxford Community Television (OCTV) is giving viewers a deeper look into the programs of Oxford Schools with their new show ‘Schooling Around.? ‘The whole thing started when we started doing school news the way we do it now. Where I go out and actually talk to teachers about programs and talk to administrators about what […]