Given the choice between repaying the U.S. Department of Justice $136,677 or hiring additional police officers, the Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission last week voted unanimously to explore the latter option. The DOJ sent Oxford officials an Oct. 9 letter – which they must respond to by Monday, Nov. 24 – offering them options […]
During an emergency situation having instant access to the most reliable, up-to-date information available can mean the difference between life and death. In an effort to ensure Oxford Township and Village residents are adequately informed during any and all emergencies, officials created the “Oxford Emergency Information Hotline.” Township Supervisor Bill Dunn explained that in the […]
He authored the Declaration of Independence, served as the third president of the United States and presided over the Louisiana Purchase. So what’s next for famed Founding Father Thomas Jefferson? A little speaking engagement in Oxford, Michigan. Jefferson – as portrayed by historical re-enactor Daniel David, 45, of Dearborn Heights – is scheduled to speak […]
A Ferndale man is facing life imprisonment if convicted of knifing a 31-year-old Columbiaville man in the Oxford Meijer parking lot on Oct. 19. Anthony Francis Iannotti, 21, was arraigned Oct. 29 in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on felony charges of assault with intent to rob while armed, assault with intent to murder and […]
Renewal of the Oxford Village Police Chief Mike Neymanowski’s employment contract was tabled by council Tuesday after one official questioned the language concerning severance pay. At issue is a portion of the proposed three-year contract which states Neymanowski is entitled to a lump sum severance pay if he’s terminated “with or without cause.” “If someone […]
Paul Cervenak and Sue McGinnis are the latest additions of the Oxford Community Development Authority board. The pair was appointed by council Tuesday to fill the seats vacated by Roger Knapp and village Manager Mark Slown. Knapp resigned his seat in early September while Slown voluntarily relinquished his status as a voting member with council […]
A new shop in downtown Oxford is ready to quench local thirsts with a wide variety of fine wines and premium beers. Owned by Metamora residents Dean and Maureen Rondy, the Oxford Wine & Beverage Co. has added a touch of sophistication and class to the downtown area by finally giving oenophiles (wine connoisseurs) and […]
It appears former Deputy Treasurer Sharon Fahy’s sexual harassment lawsuit against Treasurer Joe Ferrari and Oxford Township will be settled out of court. Following a Nov. 5 closed session meeting with their attorney, township officials voted 7-0 “to finalize settlement in the Fahy matter.” No specific details about the pending settlement were available because the […]
Former Oxford Police Chief Gary Ford claims he’s owed approximately $190,000 in unpaid employment benefits. Oxford officials claim anything Ford says he’s owed is offset by the greater amount of money his actions as chief cost the community. It’s now up to the court to decide who’s owed what, if anything. A pretrial examination for […]
One day, Debbie Twork is just an ordinary wife and working mother of three living in Small Town U.S.A. The next, the 42-year-old Oxford Township resident is starring in television commercials. Twork is part of a new series of television commercials for Comerica Bank dubbed “Years,” which features longtime bank customers and employees. The spots […]