The road construction season has commenced in Michigan and Oxford. May 3 marked the beginning of a $1.046 million road resurfacing project on M-24 (Lapeer Road) that spans from Clarkston Road in Orion Township to approximately 300 feet north of the Oxford Village limits in Oxford Township. Work along the 4.9-mile stretch of M-24 is […]
It was a night of fun for both kids and parents. On Friday, 125 kids ages 6 to 12 invaded Oxford Elementary as part of ‘Kick the Kids Out!,? hosted by Oxford Twp. Parks and Recreation. For a mere $5 per child parents got to leave their kids at the school from 6 to 10 […]
Too often when we hear or read about youth in the news media, it’s framed by some negative event or action. Crime, vandalism, drugs, drinking and driving ? these are contexts in which the youth of today usually make headlines. But there are many, many good kids out there we hardly ever or sometimes never […]
Tuesday, April 27 Resident on Park St. reported between $400 and $600 missing after he discovered a change can had been stolen from his home. Suspicious circumstance on S. Washington Rd. turned out to be a group of youths waiting for a ride home from the movies. Wednesday, April 28 Resident on Parkerlake Rd. called […]
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department is seeking information regarding an alleged purse snatcher (pictured right). The incident occurred at the Oxford Meijer on Wednesday, April 28. An Oxford woman was shopping with her small child in the pet department (looking at birds) when the man in the photograph allegedly stole the shopping cart in which […]
A painter working in the new gymnasium at the current Oxford Middle School received several injuries after falling approximately 13 feet onto the unfinished concrete floor. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, David McGlasson, 37, of Warren, was working in a balcony area on April 20 when he leaned against a cable railing. The […]
Oxford American Legion Post 108 is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 to 8 p.m. May 7. Pre-registration is appreciated. For an appointment or to register call (248) 628-1051. Post 108 is located on E. Drahner Road, just east of M-24.
Project Manager David Griggs, with Etkin Skanska Inc., reported at the April 27 regular meeting of the Oxford Schools Board of Education that the school district’s bond issue is currently $976,931 over budget. Griggs informed board trustees ‘there is an overage? and ‘it has increased;? however, he also stated that there are more change orders […]
Wendy Murdoch, internationally recognized riding instructor, author and founder of The Murdoch Method, LLC, will be holding a signing for her new book, Simplify Your Riding, at the Covered Wagon Saddlery in downtown Oxford today, May 6, from 5-7 p.m. Ms. Murdoch teaches riders in her book how their body position influences their horse. For […]
Crossroads for Youth Horticulture and Lanscape students are inviting the public to attend their Annual Bedding Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8. The students? greenhouses are full of great plants at great prices. Annuals, perennials, tomatoes and decorative landscape items will be for sale. The sale […]