After years of designing, discussing, studying and redesigning, the reconstruction and improvement of downtown Oxford’s southeast parking lot is finally expected to begin Oct. 11. ?(The contractor’s) ready to move in and get this work rolling,? said Susan Bertram, project engineer with Rowe, Inc. ‘They want to start removing pavement on Thursday.? On Monday night, […]
After months of advertising, interviewing and even a rejected offer, it appears the Village of Oxford will finally have a new clerk. On Tuesday night, council voted 5-0 to offer Daniel L. Luick the clerk’s position at an annual salary of $38,500 pending the outcome of credit and background checks, review of the contract by […]
John Bray waited, hoped and prayed for a new kidney for two-and-a-half years. The Polycystic Kidney Disease he had inherited from his late mother was causing his kidneys to shut down as fluid-filled cysts replaced organ mass and reduced function. Then on the morning of Aug. 29, the 46-year-old Oxford resident got a phone call […]
‘Granholm needs to go back to Canada.? That was Amy Atkeson’s response to the state’s decision last week to extend the 6 cents-per-dollar sales tax to the manicures and pedicures she gives at her salon, Fancy Feet & Fingers, in downtown Oxford. ‘I think what’s going to happen is I’m going to have to lower […]
Looking for some place to hold a corporate retreat? Head over to the Salvation Army Echo Grove Camp at 1101 Camp Road in Addison Township ? they’ve got plenty of room. Last week, the camp dedicated a new two-level, 7,000-square-foot Welcome Center. It’s basically a multipurpose facility containing reception area with fireplace, four administrative offices, […]
All those hours of pulling, planting, pruning and painting paid off for the owners of nine Oxford Village properties. Six residential properties, two commercial buildings and one municipal property were honored last week at the 15th Annual Village of Oxford Beautification Awards Program. ‘We can hold our heads high for what you folks do in […]
The community of Oxford lost one of its strong women last week with the sudden passing of Virginia ‘Gini? Britton on Thursday, Oct. 4, 2007. She was 56. ‘We’re all in a state of shock and just can’t believe it happened,? said Darlene Toliver, president of the Oxford Women’s Club. ‘She’s going to be missed […]
POH Medical Center is undergoing some big changes in Pontiac and in Oxford. Last week, Flint-based McLaren Heath Care purchased POH Medical Center for an undisclosed amount. POH’s 338-bed hospital in downtown Pontiac along with its eight satellite offices (which includes Oxford) are now the newest subsidiary of McLaren. ‘It will bring the resources of […]
Just as Mr. Smith went to Washington, so the Oxford Village Council wants to go to Lansing to talk about getting a traffic signal at the intersection of M-24 and Stanton/Dennison streets. ‘M-DOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) is notorious for oiling the squeaky wheel,? said Councilwoman Teri Stiles. Council voted 5-0 last week to direct […]
Before they take any action, officials wish to hear what residents have to say about a suggested ban on hunting with firearms and the discharge of firearms in a particular section of Oxford Township. ‘I don’t want to bring on Big Brother to somebody that doesn’t want it,? said Trustee Sue Bellairs. ‘I would kind […]