Vintage toys on display at museum

Long before video games and computers ruled the day, it was a child’s imagination that fueled his or her play. Hands and minds, not circuits and electricity, made toys come alive to delight little girls and boys. Now through the end of August, the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum (1 N. Washington St.) is featuring a […]

$16K approved for safety path engineering

An expenditure of up to $16,000 for engineering fees related to two proposed safety paths was approved last week by the Oxford Township Board. Officials authorized spending an amount not to exceed $11,000 for engineering work related to constructing a safety path along the north side of Seymour Lake Rd. between Fountain View Lane and […]

Entrepreneur exceeds goal, garners national attention

If 236 years of American history has demonstrated anything, it’s that nothing can stop an entrepreneur with an idea and a dream ? not even government red tape and fees. Case in point, Kerri (Linto) Smith needed to raise $4,660 to pay off the government, so she could sell her brand new maternity pillow, called […]

Officials ponder proposed ‘dog control? ordinance

It all started with a request from a resident for a barking dog ordinance and now, the Oxford Township Board is considering a ‘dog control? ordinance that encompasses a variety of canine-related issues. The proposed ordinance covers barking ? along with yelping, howling and crying ? as originally intended. However, the draft language also regulates […]

Mail call!

In 13 years of writing a column, I’ve never resorted to republishing some reader comments to fill space ? until now. But what the heck, I’ve got a space to fill and frankly, there’s nothing much happening around here right now. Besides, a little shameless self-promotion never hurt anyone, so here goes. **** ‘Your article […]

Twp. OKs $180K for cemetery improvements

Cemeteries exist to provide comfort for the living and a final resting place for the dead. With that in mind, the Oxford Township Board last week voted 5-1 to make improvements to the community’s public cemeteries in an amount not to exceed $180,295. A list of the proposed work and costs can be found in […]

Cars and arts

Merge Studio & Gallery in downtown Oxford hosted a show Friday evening featuring works celebrating the art of automobiles. From paintings and photographs to old hoods and quarter panels, the pieces were a mix of traditional and unique. A silent auction was held at Oxford’s premier gallery, during which funds were raised for the Meals […]

Library tax hike defeated

The message from Oxford and Addison voters was clear in the Aug. 7 primary election ? no new taxes! In Oxford Township, voters defeated a proposed 0.4518-mill property tax increase for the public library by a margin of 1,521 to 1,351. Voters in both townships soundly rejected the proposed 10-year, 0.2-mill property tax to help […]

Appeals court ruling invalidates village ordinance

It appears a zoning ordinance amendment prohibiting uses related to medical marijuana enacted earlier this year by the Oxford Village Council is no longer valid thanks to a ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals last week. In the July 31 opinion, the court ruled that the City of Wyoming’s ordinance prohibiting medical marijuana in […]

Gas leak at Celebrate Oxford ? again!

If Celebrate Oxford had a theme song, it would most likely be pop star Brittany Spears? 2000 hit ‘Oops! I Did It Again.? Just as it did in 2010, the event experienced a natural gas leak on Aug. 4 caused by metal tent stake driven in the wrong spot. When it was placed, the stake […]