Winning an award one year means you did a good job. Winning the same award two years in a row means you’re consistently doing good work. The latter is most definitely the case when it comes to Oxford Community Television (OCTV) and William Service, commander of American Legion Post 108 in Oxford. For the second […]
Two women are injured and a pit bull is dead following an early morning altercation on Thursday, June 23 in the 800 block of Gibson St. in Oxford Township. Around 12:30 a.m., a 39-year-old Oxford woman and her 16-year-old daughter were arguing, when the daughter allegedly ‘pushed the mom back to get some personal space,? […]
After a lengthy discussion and three failed motions during its June 20 meeting, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority board ultimately voted 5-4 to recommend that a downtown restaurant be allowed to have outdoor seating on the sidewalk area located on the east or west side (front or rear) of its building, but not in Centennial […]
Oxford’s beginning to remind me of that 1988 episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation entitled ‘Angel One,? in which the crew visits a planet run by women. I base this on the fact that we have umpteen events for ladies and zero, count’em zero, for men. The Oxford Chamber of Commerce has the Women’s […]
Oakland County officials say it was paint thinner. Area resident Jim Fox believes it was gasoline. Whatever it was, both agree it was a toxic substance that had no business draining into a swimming lake at Addison Oaks County Park in Addison Township. ‘You’re not supposed to put any type of toxins into a water […]
Unless someone files as a write-in candidate, the Oxford Village Council election promises to be very uneventful. Two candidates, Tony Albensi and Kevin Stephison, filed nominating petitions Tuesday for two, four-year council seats, which are up for grabs in the Sept. 13 village election. Albensi’s served on council since his election in September 2007. ‘I’ve […]
When Oxford Village voters head to the polls on Tuesday, Sept. 13, they will be asked for permission to sell a small piece of public property. Council last week voted 3-2 to place the 0.431-acre vacant parcel, located on the west side of Pleasant St. across from Davison St. on the ballot. The property is […]
Ever watch those funny, quirky television commercials and wonder, ‘Who in the world came up with that idea?? Well, if you happen to see one for Famous Footwear involving some talking sneakers, it sprang from the minds of Nathan Bunker, a 2002 Oxford High School graduate, and his partner, Ruby Cantu. Created by Bunker’s California-based […]
An outpouring of public support and praise for the Oxford Village Police Department occurred at last week’s council meeting as officials continued discussions concerning the future of local law enforcement services and whether or not to place a question regarding them on the ballot. ‘Over the years I’ve had numerous contacts with the police department, […]
Property owners in downtown Oxford’s northeast quadrant can expect to receive refund checks from the village. Council last week voted 5-0 to refund 100 percent of the balance of a special parking assessment fund to the property owners who have paid into it. The motion is subject to review and approval by the village attorney […]