Joyce Brasington has been an Oxford Wildcat her entire life, first as a student, then as a school employee and finally as an administrative leader and parent. Oxford isn’t simply a job to her or another line on her resume ? it’s her home, it’s her passion. ‘I feel like I was a really good […]
The cost of using water during a construction project is going up in Oxford Township. Last week, township officials voted 7-0 to increase the water usage rate for construction from $47.61 to $100 effective Aug. 1. Supervisor Bill Dunn explained this is the charge the township assesses builders for the water they receive from the […]
Oxford Township officials are hopeful that Orion Township will help cover the cost of a new sign that would welcome visitors to both communities. If everything gets approved, the gateway sign would be placed in the center median that divides M-24’s northbound and southbound lanes at or near the Oxford-Orion border. ‘The Orion Township Board […]
What has two wheels and the power to arrest bad guys? Oxford Township’s new bicycle cop, David Slazinski. Last week, the Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy began dividing his eight-hour shifts between driving his motor vehicle and pedaling his department-issued bicycle. ‘It will be part of my regular patrol duties,? Slazinski said. He’ll use his bike […]
Over the last four years, Oxford Township sewer customers have experienced quite the roller coaster ride when it comes to their sewer rates. In June 2009, the township board voted to decrease the quarterly non-metered sewer rate from $63 to $33.50 per REU. Officials lowered the metered sewer rate from $20 to $17.50 per thousand […]
The Oxford Smile Center completed another successful community outreach this past spring. Throughout the month of May, Dr. John Khoury collected and matched donations made to the Oxford Pregnancy Center. The program raised hundreds of dollars for the nonprofit organization that provides free services to area women. ‘The Oxford Pregnancy Center believes that human life […]
On Saturday, the Salvation Army’s Echo Grove Camp in Addison hosted a fun-filled Military Appreciation Day. To salute them for their service and sacrifices, U.S. veterans and their family members were treated to an entire day of shooting, boating, climbing, swimming and other outdoor activities. About 250 folks attended. Founded in 1921, Echo Grove consists […]
Right now, it’s a place for Oxford Village residents to pay their water bills, attend government meetings and file police reports. But it could become a place for people to hang their hats and live within a stone’s throw of the downtown area. Burton-Katzman, a real estate development company with offices in Bingham Farms, Michigan […]
The Polly Ann Trail is in need of a new manager. That’s because the current manager, Juliane Bagley, submitted her letter of resignation July 3. ‘Because of the burden associated with my daughter’s ongoing health crisis, I am no longer able to fulfill my duties as trail manager,? she wrote. Bagley, who was hired in […]
Five nonprofit groups dedicated to enhancing the lives of low-income folks, senior citizens, homeless dogs and individuals with special needs got a $38,000 boost Monday. Oxford-Orion FISH, Christmas in Action (Northeast Oakland County), Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Oxford Special Olympics and Last Day Dog Rescue were each presented a check for $7,600, courtesy of […]