The Oxford Township Board last week voted 4-3 to re-appoint George Black to the planning commission, with a term to expire Dec. 31, 2006. Black has served on the planning commission for 20 years. His re-appointment originally failed in 3-2 and 3-3 township board votes in December and January. Supervisor Bill Dunn kept bringing back […]
It’s not often we see a ballot proposal that’s a win-win situation for everyone involved. But after reviewing all the facts, it appears approving “Proposal A” will benefit the Village of Oxford, the downtown business district, residents, motorists and Oxford Bank. The proposed land swap between the village and Oxford Bank Corporation will bolster public […]
One of the cornerstones of our allegedly free society is CHOICE. It’s a beautiful little six-letter word that excites libertarians enough to make them soil their copies of Atlas Shrugged. Liberals on the other hand have mixed feelings about choice. When it comes to abortion, liberals say choice is good. When it comes to schools, […]
The fourth season of Oxford Wildcat hockey has come to a merciful close – after a dreadful season in which the Cats went 6-14-2, the team lost to the Lapeer West Panthers in the Regional quarterfinals to end their season. The Cats did, however, manage to pick up their first and only league win of […]
A broken water main beneath Moyer St. caused a “dip” in the road, leading the Oxford Village Department of Public Works to close the street and shut off the water on Friday. According to DPW Superintendent Don Brantley, a resident reported the “dip,” which was described as an “egg-shaped” area, approximately 4 inches deep with […]
The Oxford Varsity Wrestling team wrapped up their season with a second place finish at district competition. “We did well for a young team,” said Coach Paul McDevitt. “The team performed as I hoped they would.” The Wildcats won in the semifinal round of district against Lapeer East 45-25. Winning their matches were Michael Upshur, […]
Everything is coming down to that final moment as the Oxford Volleyball Team prepares to take on their toughest competition at Districts this Saturday. The Wildcats drew Davison for their first game, North Branch and Lapeer West both drew Byes, and Lapeer east will go up against Brandon. “If all goes well, we should be […]
BY ELAINE STIEB Lake Orion Review Editor A 2000 US Supreme Court ruling may help Lake Orion Village Council members make up their minds if they want to place a moratorium on development in certain parts of the village. Some council members have said they would be interested in placing a moratorium on considering site […]
Lake Orion Village Manager Jo Ann Van Tassel (right) and Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn were good sports for the Lake Orion Lions Club Celebrity Sumo Wrestling fundraiser, held at Bonzai Bob’s on Feb. 27.
BY ELAINE STIEB Lake Orion Review Editor Voters going to the polls on March 8 will have a choice of eight candidates for four spots on the Lake Orion Village Council. Hoping to return to office are incumbents Tom Albert, Douglas Dendel, Bob Hollenbeck and Ken Van Portfliet. Others on the ballot are Patricia Kartje, […]