Oxford Village’s finances are in good shape. That was the overall message to council last week as officials were presented with the audit report for the 2014-15 fiscal year, which ended June 30. The village received an ‘unmodified opinion? from the firm of Abraham & Gaffney, P.C. ‘It’s the highest opinion a municipality can receive […]
Their spirits could not be dampened by the rain, nor their hearts chilled by the cold temperatures as a merry group gathered Nov. 10 to break ground on the future site of Walton and Becker Eyecare. A 4,000-square-foot modern office facility will be constructed for the optometry practice that’s called Oxford home for 49 years. […]
Stand-up comedian Ahmed Bharoocha recently appeared on the TBS late-night talk show ‘Conan.? How’s he going to top that? By performing right here in Oxford to help raise money to fight juvenile diabetes. Bharoocha, who is the fiance of 2004 Oxford High graduate Abbey Londer, will be dispensing his unique brand of humor at Merge […]
Leonard Elementary’s fifth-graders held a veterans celebration at the school on Friday, Nov. 13. The students interviewed veterans about their experiences in the military, looked at old photographs and medals, and located the countries they served in on the globe. A few students got up in front of everybody and expressed their personal appreciation to […]
Kingsbury Country Day School in Addison Township held a Veterans Day progam Nov. 11 that honored 21 men who served their country on land, sea and air in times of war and peace. The veterans enjoyed a delicious breakfast, watched a flag-raising ceremony, then broke into groups to tell their stories to students and answer […]
Two significant changes to Stony Lake Township Park will take effect Dec. 31. Last week, the Oxford Township Board voted 5-2 to have the 13-acre park open on a year-round basis and allow non-residents to use it. ‘I’m in total favor of it,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. Currently, the park is only open from Memorial […]
A 69-year-old Oxford man was pronounced dead at the scene following a devastating three-vehicle crash Tuesday morning at the intersection of M-24 and Drahner Rd. The victim was identified as Theodore Paul Turczyn. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Jim Willyard, a 75-year-old Oxford woman, driving a 2014 Lincoln, was headed north in the right […]
Oxford Township water customers will notice a 17 percent hike in their quarterly bill beginning Jan. 1. Last week, the township board voted 5-2 to increase the water bond debt reduction service charge by $7.50 in order to help cover what’s owed. It will go from $45 to $52.50 per Residential Equivalent Unit (REU). Single […]
There are plenty of ways to thank veterans for their service to this country. Some folks do it with a few kind words. Some do it with a hearty handshake. Some offer hugs and tears. Oxford resident Jerry Daniels expresses his gratitude by handcrafting special walking sticks adorned with military uniform buttons and giving them […]
Cassidy Saulter celebrated her 9th birthday Nov. 4 by attending the Oxford Township Board meeting. The Clear Lake Elementary fourth-grader was there to watch three Oxford firefighters be honored for saving her father’s life last month. Thanks to the efforts of Capt. Kurt Fechter, Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin Snell and Firefighter/EMT Ricky Dvorak, township resident Kevin Saulter […]