Usually, when folks see a North Oakland Transportation Authority vehicle tooling down the road, it’s filled with passengers on their way to various destinations. But this weekend, three NOTA vehicles will hopefully be filled from top to bottom with food, clothes and toys as part of local efforts to create a brighter holiday season for […]
The numbers changed a little bit, but ultimately the answer was still no. Following a recount of the Nov. 2 vote on Oxford Township’s proposed police tax increase, it was determined Monday by the Oakland County Board of Canvassers that there was, in fact, one additional ‘yes? vote and one additional ‘no? vote. That made […]
From gravel pits to one-eyed groundhogs, Oxford’s been known for many things over the years. Now, the community has the distinction of being the ‘fastest? town around. Not because of the thousands of vehicles that go whizzing down M-24 everyday, but because of all its participants in one of the world’s largest mountain bike races. […]
For all their phony talk about presenting a ‘united front? to the community and wolfing down free breakfasts together while praising each other, there’s one thing that never fails to get government folks fighting amongst themselves like rabid dogs in a meat-filled pit ? money. You see in government, money is a zero-sum game. One […]
Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling’s statements regarding his status in an Ohio school district’s search for a new superintendent don’t appear to jive with what’s going on south of the Michigan border. ‘I still have not officially applied for the superintendent position at Granville Exempted Village Schools, I am only a person of interest to […]
Jack Curtis wants a recount regarding Oxford Township’s recently failed police tax increase and he’s going to get it. ‘We need good police protection to maintain this good community,? he said. A recount is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 29 at the Oakland County Executive Office Building Conference Center (2100 Pontiac Lake Rd.) in […]
An Oxford family that raised more than $3,000 to help others regain their sight was honored Tuesday by the Michigan Eye-Bank. Cassandra Perry and her children, Elizabeth, 12, and Jack, 10, received the Shared Vision Award during a special presentation at Clear Lake Elementary. The award recognizes individuals and organizations that have gone the extra […]
Bodies littered the hallways and blood painted the walls after an armed intruder entered Oxford High School Friday morning and shot several students and staff members. By the time the gunman was done, six people were dead and two were wounded. Fortunately, it was only a simulation. ‘Today, this is as close as it’s ever […]
The free ride is over. Beginning Jan. 1, all full-time Oxford Township employees will make financial contributions toward their health, vision and dental insurance. Each of the 10 employees will pay 2.5 percent of their insurance premiums, which amounts to a $172.51 annual contribution for single people, $414.03 for couples and $513.57 for families. Affected […]
When it comes to police services, it appears the Oxford Village Council is open to all options. Council recently discussed proposals involving the village police offering law enforcement services to the township and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department offering its services to the village. ‘I think it’s important that we do reach across to the […]