Quite a crowd of folks gathered Saturday night to watch the Polly Ann Trail pedestrian bridge finally be erected over M-24 in downtown Oxford. ‘I’ve lived here 30 years and this is about the most exciting thing I’ve seen happen,? said Bob Brooks, of Oxford. ‘I look forward to using it.? Cut into four sections, […]
Even a water tower can’t hide its Cat pride. Per the OHS Student Council’s request, the Oxford Wildcats logo will be painted across the township’s new 1 million gallon water tower on Oxford Road. ‘I think it’s just a tremendous opportunity to show some pride in the community,? said OHS Principal Mike Schweig. Last week, […]
An amended proposal to spend $21,000 to construct and furnish living quarters at Fire Station #1 was unanimously approved by Oxford Township officials last week. ‘They did come back and they trimmed it,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘I think it’s a lot better.? The fire department originally requested $32,065 to construct and furnish living quarters […]
Now that Oxford Township’s government has moved into its brand new $1.9 million digs at 300 Dunlap Road, officials last week voted 5-2 to consider selling their old home at 18 W. Burdick St. ‘The village has expressed interest in it,? noted Supervisor Bill Dunn. Manager Joe Young confirmed he approached the township on behalf […]
Oxford’s newest homeowner moved in last week. Long counters, plenty of storage, a spacious lobby ? the township government’s new $1.9 million office building at 300 Dunlap Road is now occupied and serving the public. ‘I think we’ve got a township hall that’s functional, not grandiose,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘I know our employees are […]
Oxford Village’s petition to incorporate as a city was received by the state Boundary Commission Monday, but don’t look for it to turn up on a meeting agenda any time soon. ‘It will easily, easily be after the first of the year,? said Commission Manager Christine Holmes. ‘It will be some time before this is […]
I think everyone should be allowed now and then to toot their own horn. There’s nothing wrong with giving yourself a pat on the back for a job well done. Those self-pats feel especially good on days when you feel like the whole world is against you or you’re not getting any appreciation for the […]
Love was in the air on Sept. 16, as the North Oakland County affiliate of ‘Love In the Name of Christ? (or ‘Love INC? for short) held its first fund-raiser. Dubbed ‘Sharing the Harvest,? approximately 180 people participated in a progressive dinner that began with appetizers at the Oxford Free Methodist Church, moved over to […]
A place noted for its youth programs could be home to a new tri-township center for senior citizens, should voters approve two tax increases totalling approximately 0.45-mill on the November ballot. Crossroads for Youth has agreed to donate 10-acres of land for a proposed $9.85 million Phase I senior center to serve residents in Oxford, […]
Relationships with co-workers are usually casual ones for most people. Small talk around the water cooler. Lunch hours in the cafeteria. A drink or two after work. That’s typically the extent of things. Unless you’re Realtor John Bray. The 45-year-old Oxford resident’s co-workers at Coldwell Banker Shooltz Realty are putting on a fund-raiser Nov. 4 […]