Township’s ‘demand? for two dispatchers ‘smacks of bullying? The Oxford Leader’s recent reporting of Oxford Township’s demand to the Village to provide two full time emergency dispatchers, 24/7 or else, smacks of bullying to me. I am well aware of a Hatfields/McCoy relationship between the two governmental entities that has apparently prevailed for many years, […]
It appears the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) will be moving its entire operation to Lake Orion. Last week, the NOTA board voted 6-0 to issue a letter of intent to Lake Orion Community Schools indicating its desire to lease a portion of the former bus garage located at 467 E. Jackson St., near Blanche […]
Judging by Oxford Village Councilman Elgin Nichols? first impression of Raven Engineering’s offer to purchase the municipal-owned property at 98 S. Glaspie St., some spirited negotiations could be ahead. ‘My initial thoughts are I’d roll it up into a ball and throw it away,? he said. ‘They’re trying to get something for nothing here.? Last […]
‘I hate winter!!? That about says it all for local artist Larry ‘Sinister? Stephens who spray-painted this angry message in big, bold green letters on a snow bank in front of his Mechanic St. home in Oxford Village. ‘I’m sick of it,? he said. ‘We’ve lost our power three times in the past couple weeks. […]
By the time this newspaper hits stands, Oxford Township could be preparing to make the switch to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department as the provider of dispatch services for its fire and emergency medical calls. Last week, the township board voted 6-0 to reiterate its request that the Oxford Village Police Department, which currently handles […]
Unless they have supervision or a valid reason, minors must be off the streets by 10 p.m. under a new curfew ordinance adopted last week by the Oxford Township Board. Curfew hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and apply to minors under the age of 17. During that time, it’s unlawful for youth […]
A generous gift to the Oxford Public Library is being used to enhance the educational experiences of local youth. An anonymous donation of approximately $14,000 allowed the library’s youth and teen departments to purchase a variety of materials that will aid groups ranging from special needs children to college-bound teenagers. ‘We’re just very appreciative of […]
‘They wait forever to plow back here.? That was Oxford resident Shana Smelser’s assessment of the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) when it comes to clearing snow in the Brabb-Dewey subdivision, just north of Stony Lake. ‘I understand that we had a terrible snowstorm, but we’ve had people trapped back here for days,? she […]
‘Death, jail and rehab are the only outcomes from drug addiction.? Joshua Wells wasn’t just spouting a line from some anti-drug pamphlet when he said this. He was speaking from personal experience as a recovering heroin addict. Wells has experienced two of those outcomes and he wishes to avoid the third. The 26-year-old who lives […]
Oxford residents won’t have to travel all the way to Washington D.C. to view a piece of the Smithsonian because one is coming to their community later this year. The Oxford Public Library will host a traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit entitled, ‘The Way We Worked,? from Dec. 6, 2014 through Feb. 1, 2015. Adapted from […]