Citizens packed last week’s Oxford Township Planning Commission meeting until it was standing-room-only to voice their concerns and opposition to the proposed conditional rezoning of the nearly 1,200-acre Koenig Sand & Gravel property along Lakeville Road. ‘To come in with a high density plan on this property is an insult to all of us,? said […]
Durwood Coffey’s colorful view of the animal kingdom returns to Margot’s Galley & Frame in downtown Oxford Jan. 27-28. The Westland artist noted for his vibrant acrylic works depicting tropical fish, birds, insects and reptiles will be showing approximately 25 pieces. It’s been two years since Coffey’s last show in Oxford, an event that ‘brought […]
Sometime between 2008 and 2011, the roughly half-mile gravel section of Ray Road between M-24 and Oxford Road will be paved and it’s only going to cost the township just under $45,000. ‘Ray Road is the number one transportation-related priority for the township,? said Tom Noechel, programming supervisor with the Road Commission for Oakland County. […]
LANSING ? Oxford Village’s bid to change its form of government will move forward in the legal process. In a 3-0 vote, the Michigan State Boundary Commission Jan. 18 determined the village’s petition to incorporate everything within its existing boundaries as a city was legally sufficient and set a public hearing for 4 p.m. Thursday, […]
A proposed rezoning of the nearly 1,200-acre Koenig Sand & Gravel property along Lakeville Road will be discussed by the Oxford Township Planning Commission at its 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11 meeting. Springwood Park LLC (also known as Biltmore Properties in Troy) has applied for a ‘conditional rezoning? of the property whereby the developer voluntarily […]
After months of searching high and low, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority finally selected a new director during a special meeting Monday night. Carolyn E. Bennett, the previous DDA director and Main Street manager for Portland, Michigan, was the board’s unanimous choice, according to DDA Chairman Kevin Stephison. ‘Quite honestly, she stood out head and […]
A grave marker recognizing a longtime Oxford resident’s military service was recently stolen, leaving his family members upset and asking why. ‘It’s heart-breaking,? said Theresa Evans, of Waterford, step step-granddaughter of the late Dr. Charles Failing, who passed away in May 1981. Failing was a well-known verterinarian in Oxford for many years. He used to […]
New Year’s Day was certainly a busy time for Emily Jacobsen, of Oxford, and her trusty euphonium. A member of the University of Michigan Marching Band, she began her holiday in Pasadena, California, marching in the 118th Rose Parade then performing during the half-time show at the 93rd Rose Bowl. Hours later, Jacobsen hopped a […]
Am I the only one who’s sick and tired of the political mess known as the Polly Ann Trailway Management Council? It seems like every week it’s something with those boneheads. Addison’s in. Addison’s out. Addison’s back in ? maybe. Okay, Addison’s definitely back in, but only if the trail council accepts the township’s latest […]
After decades of research, someone finally found a use for a dreaded holiday treat ? fruitcake. Residents of Independence Village at Waterstone participated in the senior residential community’s Fifth Annual Fruitcake Fling held Jan. 4. Fifteen flingers went head-to-head in the courtyard to see who could toss a piece of fruitcake the farthest. Janelle Grai, […]