The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is warning residents to be on the look out for two or three men in a truck perpetrating a roofing scam. According to Oxford substation commander Lt. Al Whitefield, two young Hispanic males driving a red pickup truck tried to defraud a woman on Spezia of $432 a few weeks […]
Oxford Township water customers are invited to attend a 7 p.m. Thursday, March 4 informational meeting at Lakeville Elementary to discuss upcoming improvements to the municipal system. Changes in federal regulations concerning water quality and security for water supply systems have necessitated improvements to the township’s system, according to Supervisor Bill Dunn. “We’ve got a […]
Sunday, February 15 A 50-year-old resident on Hagerman Rd. reported receiving harassing phone calls. Tuesday, February 17 Neighbor trouble on Thorneapple because of a youth supposedly misusing a BB gun. Parking complaint made on Lakesedge Dr. Medical emergency on Worthington. Suspicious vehicle seen on Glaspie St. A Lakesedge Dr. resident called officers for assistance with […]
Thanks to a tip and the quick work of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Auto Theft Division, a 20-year-old Pontiac man was arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle in Addison Twp. The case began on Feb. 4 when Hidden Lakes Estates Manufactured Home Community Park Manager Mike Chandler reported that an unknown subject had attempted […]
Effective April 1, Charter Communications is increasing the total rate for Expanded Basic cable service from $44.49 to $45.99 per month (not including franchise fees or other fees), according to a Feb. 18 letter sent to Oxford Township and Village. “We don’t raise the cost to our customers without carefully considering how it will affect […]
The Oxford Wine & Beverage Co. will conduct its First Annual Spring Wine Tasting on Tuesday, March 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub. Tickets are $20 each and proceeds will benefit Crossroads for Youth. Participants will sample some of the finest wines from around the world as well as appetizers, […]
Back by popular demand – the Oxford Public Library Friends will hold its third White Elephant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 27 in the Rotary Community Room of the Oxford Public Library. Donations will be accepted Friday, March 26 from noon to 3 p.m. or call Connie at 969-0658. Please no […]
North Oakland Right to Life is sponsoring a high school oratory contest 10 a.m. Saturday, April 3 at the Independence Township Fire Hall’s training room (located on Citation Drive off M-15 in Clarkston). Students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to win up to $100 and go on to state and national competitions to win […]
Those attending Oxford’s home varsity basketball games may have seen a new sight this year – on average 10 elementary youths holding up large signs and wearing “Fed X” t-shirts. No, these youngsters are not showing their love for a well-known delivery company. They are showing their appreciation and dedication to senior varsity basketball player […]
Until he was appointed supervisor of Oxford Township in May 1999, seeking public office was never one of Bill Dunn’s goals in life. “I’ve never thought of myself as a politican,” he said. “I don’t like politicians much, so I never thought I’d become one. I guess it’s life’s little joke on me.” Five years […]