Oxford Village residents got one step closer last week to deciding whether or not they wish to live under the city form of government. In a 4-0 vote that took place in Lansing Dec. 13, the Michigan State Boundary Commission recommended approval of the village’s petition to incorporate as a city. ‘The commission voted unanimously […]
Oxford residents who follow local government will have one less meeting a month to keep track of next year. Township officials last week voted 6-1 to eliminate one of their two regular monthly meetings in 2008. Regular meetings will now take place on the second Wednesday of each month. A second meeting will only take […]
Renee Wilson is Oxford Township’s new deputy clerk. Last week, township officials voted unanimously to appoint Wilson to the position effective Jan. 1 with a starting annual salary of $44,426 plus benefits. ‘I’m really glad she came along because she’s proven herself to be an excellent employee,? said Clerk Clara Sanderson Wilson’s career at the […]
Oxford Wine & Beverage Co. (11 S. Washington St.), owned by Dean and Maureen Rondy, was approved Dec. 11 by the state for a license to sell package liquor. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission decided to grant the village shop a New Resort Specially Designated Distributor license. Dean said he’s planning to begin selling premium […]
Just in time for Christmas copies of Robert V. Parenti’s ‘A Story of Love and War: World War II Recollections from Letters Written to a Solider’s Sweetheart? are now available for sale locally. Copies can be purchased at The Oxford Leader office at 666 S. Lapeer Rd., just north of Oakdell Rd., and through Lake […]
Work on Carla’s Fresh Fruit Market will be able to proceed without formal site plan review and approval by the Oxford Township Planning Commission. ‘If there’s no more stops ? hopefully there won’t be ? probably in a couple of months I’m going to be ready to do a grand opening,? said future market owner […]
Six families in need will have a joyous Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of Oxford Middle School. Boxes and bags full of necessities and fun things were loaded into a big truck by the OMS wrestling team Dec. 14. This year the school adopted six families, each with seven or eight members, through […]
Oxford’s two governments were wheeling and dealing last week and it appears the village could end up owning both the old township hall and old fire station on W. Burdick St. ‘It’s been a long time since we agreed and actually got something done without spending $80,000 on attorneys,? noted township Supervisor Bill Dunn. At […]
Some local officials gave a whole new meaning to the term ‘public servant? Dec. 13 when they dished out food at a free holiday luncheon for 77 senior citizens at the Oxford Veterans Memorial Civic Center. Oxford Fire Chief Jack LeRoy, village Police Chief Mike Neymanowski, township Supervisor Bill Dunn, township Treasurer Joe Ferrari and […]
Talk about possibly moving the soldier statue in Centennial Park prompted the Oxford Village Council last week to make it clear they want the war memorial to stay put. ‘I know a lot of people worked very hard to get it there,? said Councilwoman Teri Stiles. Purchased by local veterans groups based at American Legion […]