When Oxford Township voters trek to the polls in November, they’ll be asked to decide the fate of two police taxes ? a straight 2.9152-mill renewal and a 0.75-mill increase. ‘We don’t want to raise taxes period,? explained township Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘That’s why we’re giving people the option.? Township officials last week voted 4-3 […]
Even though it turned out to be a fake, officials took numerous precautions last week after a bomb threat was found at Oxford High School. The written threat was ‘considered to be low level,? according to information provided by Principal Mike Schweig. The message indicated the school would be blown up on June 17. Deputies […]
Hang on to this year’s Oxford Middle School yearbook because it’s going to be a collector’s item. The student-produced 2010 publication was inducted into the Walsworth Publishing Company’s national Gallery of Excellence. ‘I’m so extremely proud of the kids,? said OMS Yearbook Adviser Stacy Blaskowski. ‘This was something that we set out to accomplish this […]
In a world that’s too often dominated by the loud, the lazy and the selfish, Marvin Keith Acheson toiled for his family on a daily basis and lived a quiet, humble life that was an example to all who knew him. ‘When he was born, I think they broke the mold,? said Shirley Acheson, his […]
It appears businesses selling medical marijuana could face strict regulation, but not prohibition in Oxford Township. However, it’s still very early in the process and nothing’s been officially decided by either the planning commission or township board. ‘We have come to a consensus that we’re going to find a type of zoning district that it […]
Call the men in white coats and grab a straightjacket because ‘Crazy? Joe Young’s dealing. Never have local dispatch prices been this low, low, low as the Oxford Village manager slashed fees in an effort keep the township from switching to the competition. ‘We, if there was any doubt, want to have you keep emergency […]
One of downtown Oxford’s vacant buildings has a brand new owner that plans to fill it with not one, but two businesses. Lake Orion resident Tom Jones (no, not the singer) is the proud owner of the 3,800-square-foot, two-story building located at 5 N. Washington St., next door to the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum. ‘Downtown […]
They run to build self-respect. They run to practice healthy living. But mostly, they run for the pure enjoyment of it. ‘It’s really fun,? said Alyssa Schefke, a third-grader at Oxford Elementary School. ‘You’re learning about things and when you run, it’s like a reward.? Schefke, along with 28 other girls from Oxford and Clear […]
Boy, the bi-weekly Local Leadership Love Fest isn’t going to like my column this week. I’m actually praising two governments, which is going to leave them with nothing to complain and snipe about behind my back. Let’s start with the Oxford Township Board. Kudos to them for dividing their police millage request into two parts […]
They entered Oakland University’s O’Rena as high school seniors full of youthful exuberance, confidence and pure joy. They exited as proud graduates ready to enter colleges and universities, make their mark in the workforce and conquer the world. ‘I see many heroes right here among us,? said Corey Young, co-valedictorian and top scholar for Oxford […]