Former Oxford Police Chief Gary Ford pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charge of willful neglect of duty in Oakland County Circuit Court Monday morning before Judge Patrick J. Brennan. Ford will be sentenced on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. and could face up to one year in the Oakland County Jail. In exchange […]
Work to expand M-24 from two lanes to four along the I-69 to Pratt Road corridor, in Lapeer County, has once again been delayed by the Michigan Department of Transportation. The $26 million project is scheduled to begin in 2006 and will help ease congestion from the 20,000-22,000 cars that travel the stretch per day.
Stewart Cox, owner of Addison Foods in Leonard, is a true good samaritan and real neighbor. Upon learning the icy road was making it difficult for fire trucks to get through to the burning Rivest family home (see story page 1) on Haven Rd, Cox donated numerous bags of salt, so emergency personnel didn’t have […]
Those interested in running for Oxford Village Council have until 5 p.m. Friday, January 16 to file nominating petitions with the village clerk. Council seats currently held by Renee Donovan and Dave Bailey are open for the Monday, March 8 village election. Each carries a three-year term of office. Potential candidates must obtain a minimum […]
“I don’t necessarily like the old contract, but I like the new contract even less.” So said Oxford Township Trustee Jerry Dywasuk referring to a revised contract for village dispatch services presented to the township board at its special meeting on Dec. 30. Township officials rejected the new contract, disapproving of its revised language. In […]
Mrs. Carlile’s fourth graders at Clear Lake Elementary made Christmas tees to go along with their electricity unit for science. Students learned how to wire series circuits complete with switches. They call it the “Glow of Success.” The kids also made snowmen to share with their families.
In an age plagued by fear, suspicion and potential lawsuits, there still exists a glimmer of hope in those willing to throw everything aside and help someone in need. Two local residents were recently nominated for special awards through the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department because of their heroic actions in saving the life of an […]
Township officials Dec. 30 voted to allow the Oxford Preparedness Task Force to apply to the Federal Communications Commission for an emergency radio frequency on behalf of the township. If granted, the FCC license would cost the township approximately $400, officials said. The separate frequency would be used during emergency situations to enhance communication between […]
Oxford High School hosted yet another successful wrestling invitational on Sat., Jan. 3 – and the grapplers once again proved they have the right stuff by taking the top position at the ten team tournament. The Wildcats took first with 160.5 points. Armada came in second with 139.5, Imlay City third with 98, Swartz Creek […]
Oxford’s public access cable station, commonly known as Channel 19, got a New Year’s bonus from the Oxford Township Board of Trustees. At a special meeting Dec. 30, township officials voted 3-1 voted to “pay any future franchise fees from the cable company (Charter Communications, Inc.) directly to the Oxford Area Cable Communications Commission beginning […]