A disagreement over the taxable value of Independence Village of Waterstone could end up costing Oxford Township a large chunk of tax revenue. Independence Village filed a tax appeal petition on May 28, 2003 with the Michigan Tax Tribunal seeking to reduce the facility’s 2003 taxable value from $7,056,550 to $610,865 and 2003 State Equalized […]
Two recommended appointments to the Oxford Township Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) were left up in the air at the Jan. 28 township board meeting. Supervisor Bill Dunn’s recommendation to appoint resident Thomas Berger to the planning commission was tabled while his recommendation to appoint resident James Butler to the ZBA was […]
Thanks to federal special education funds distributed early in the school year by Oakland Schools and the addition of 40 students, the Oxford Schools Board of Education was able to pass a balanced amended budget at the Jan. 27 meeting. According to Assistant Superintendent Ron Franey, the additional $135,000 in special education funds and $223,000 […]
The Oxford-Orion FISH is researching the possibility of opening a clothes closet in the area for those who can not travel to Rochester or Pontiac for assistance. “It’s such a distance for our clients to go right now for this service,” said Co-President Lynn McLoskey. “There really is a need for one here.” As a […]
The Historic White Horse Inn in Metamora will be hosting a fund-raiser for Karin Rivest and her two children, Rachael and Hunter, on Sunday, Feb. 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. The Rivests’ Addison Township home exploded and burned on Jan. 5, claiming the lives of 43-year-old Mike Rivest and 20-month-old Gage. The cost of […]
Oxford Township officials last week voted 3-1 to approve a revised contract for fire/EMS dispatching by the Oxford Village Police Dispatch Center. Trustee Charles Kniffen cast the lone ‘no’ vote. Under the five-year contract, the Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission would pay $50,400 for dispatch services in 2004 with annual 3 percent increases thereafter. […]
The Oxford Girls Softball Program in conjunction with Pro Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is proud to present “Live Pro Wrestling” at Oxford High School on Saturday, Feb. 21. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the fighting begins at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows – Ringside $12 in advance and $15 the day of the […]
Pizza, puzzles and loved ones – what better way to spend a cold, wintery evening? With this thought in mind, the Leonard Elementary PTO hosted its first ever Family Puzzle Night on Jan. 29. The original event featured a jigsaw puzzle competition, snacks, pizza, pop and lots of fun. “There were 16 families total and […]
Bill Patterson likes helping people and hopes voters will let him continue doing so. The retired pharmacist and Oxford resident filed for re-election Friday to his seat on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. “I enjoy it,” Patterson said outside the county clerk’s office in Pontiac. “I think I’m doing a good job representing the […]
A pair of grants from the Department of Natural Resources worth a combined $250,000 will be pursued by the Village of Oxford for a ramp park and playground redevelopment. At its Jan. 27 meeting, council directed village President Steve Allen to complete the applications for a $200,000 DNR grant to build a ramp park (for […]