And the Road Commission for Oakland County said, “Let there be lights!” Road Commission workers Friday installed the first of two traffic signals designed to regulate the northern and southern intersections of Seymour Lake and Baldwin roads in Oxford Township. The newly-installed signal will regulate the southern intersection where the western portion of Seymour Lake […]
The Oxford Township Board last week voted 4-3 to re-appoint George Black to the planning commission, with a term to expire Dec. 31, 2006. Black has served on the planning commission for 20 years. His re-appointment originally failed in 3-2 and 3-3 township board votes in December and January. Supervisor Bill Dunn kept bringing back […]
One of the cornerstones of our allegedly free society is CHOICE. It’s a beautiful little six-letter word that excites libertarians enough to make them soil their copies of Atlas Shrugged. Liberals on the other hand have mixed feelings about choice. When it comes to abortion, liberals say choice is good. When it comes to schools, […]
A broken water main beneath Moyer St. caused a “dip” in the road, leading the Oxford Village Department of Public Works to close the street and shut off the water on Friday. According to DPW Superintendent Don Brantley, a resident reported the “dip,” which was described as an “egg-shaped” area, approximately 4 inches deep with […]
A proposed land swap between Oxford Bank and Oxford Village was approved Monday by a more than 6-1 margin while two incumbent council members who faced no challengers were easily re-elected. By an overwhelming margin of 191-31, village voters gave the municipality permission to trade a parcel of land it owns, known as Edison Alley, […]
A mix of informed complaints and impassioned pleas from residents convinced Oxford Township officials last week to explore alternative security measures and “more aesthetically pleasing” options for its proposed water treatment facility in the Oxford Woods subdivision. “I think we need to take a look at what will best fit the neighborhood in terms of […]
Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn can add one more skill to his political resume – roadkill removal. Resident Lisa Baum called the supervisor last week to inform him a deceased cat was laying between the safety path leading to Clear Lake Elementary and W. Drahner Road. Dunn informed Baum the Road Commission for Oakland County […]
Two local charities recently received a combined $1,600 thanks to the generosity of Oxford Bank’s casual-dressing employees. Oxford-Orion FISH and the Problem Pregnancy Center of Oxford were each the recipents of $800 donations generated by Oxford Bank’s “Dress Down for Charity” program. Under the program, bank employees can donate at least $1 to charity in […]
Four local ladies who volunteer their time and talents leading and helping Oxford Girl Scouts will receive national awards for their selfless efforts. Oxford residents Karen Schodowski and Kathryn Taraski will each receive the “Appreciation Pin,” a national Girl Scout Award given to adult volunteers for “outstanding service in a position held in one service […]
Approximately 400 daddies and daughters attended Oxford Twp. Parks and Recreation’s annual “Daddy-Daughter Date Night” held at Oxford Elementary Friday night. For more photos see page 10.