Downtown Oxford finally regained its national accreditation as a Main Street community after losing it two years ago. During its recent annual evaluation, the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) received credit for all 10 of the criteria used by the National Main Street Center in Washington D.C. to judge progress in designated communities. ‘It just demonstrates […]
Students at Kingsbury Country Day School in Addison Township got to see, touch and learn about a variety of unique animals on Monday when the Exotic Zoo visited. Javon Stacks, owner of the traveling zoo, brought nine creatures with him including an 18?-foot albino tiger reticulated python, a Flemish Giant rabbit, a red kangaroo, a […]
Owner Christian Mills cleared the first hurdle last week to get his Legacy Center property rezoned to accommodate the diverse array of tenants that will occupy the 208,000-square-foot building. Following a Jan. 14 public hearing on the issue, the Oxford Township Planning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend rezoning the 19.74-acre site, located at 925 N. […]
A rezoning approved last week by the Oxford Township Board could allow a local manufacturer to potentially move, expand and hire a few more people. Officials voted 7-0 to rezone a 1.98-acre parcel, located at 533 S. Lapeer Rd., from General Commercial (C-2) to Light Industrial (I-1). The request was made by Puritan Magnetics, Inc., […]
Imagine having something the size of a bowling ball growing inside your body. Jim Gibbons, band director at Oxford High School, doesn’t have to imagine it because he did and he had it removed before it could potentially kill him. ‘I couldn’t believe I had something that big in my stomach,? he said. On Nov. […]
It appears the Oxford Village Council is now leaning toward potentially renovating and renting out the old township hall instead of putting it on the sale block. ‘I’d just like to see us do something rather than sit there,? said Councilwoman Maureen Helmuth, who noted the vacant building’s condition is not improving. Based on council’s […]
Another full-time employee could be added to the Oxford Fire Department later this year, but first, township officials want to make sure they can afford it. At last week’s township board meeting, Fire Chief Pete Scholz proposed changing Assistant Chief Dave Creech’s employment status from paid-on-call to full-time. ‘The management requirements of the department continue […]
He’s been called ‘one of the top jazz pianists in the world? and soon he’ll be performing in Oxford. Kenny Barron will bring his artistry and talent to the stage of the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Feb. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. ‘It’s a free concert,? said John Hill, director of […]
Last week’s meeting of the Oxford Village Council was more like an episode of the Chuck Schneider Show as the local developer dressed down officials. ‘I don’t need to spend my money in this town. You don’t get it,? he said. ‘I’m giving you the opportunity to see your town grow. You want four more […]
After two meetings and lots of discussion last week, the Oxford Township Planning Commission changed its mind and recommended Kallie Roesner-Meyers be reappointed as the body’s liaison to the zoning board of appeals (ZBA). The recommendation moves on to the township board for a final decision because it’s the body with the legal authority to […]