Lots of concerns, questions about high-density housing project

OXFORD VILLAGE – A litany of concerns were expressed by both officials and residents regarding a proposed 76-unit multiple-family housing development at 98 S. Glaspie St., but the bulk of the criticism centered around one word – density. “I think you’re trying to put 10 pounds of something in a 5-pound bag,” said village Planning […]

Ex-congressman’s records found in local basement

Attics and basements are typically chock-full of old and forgotten items just gathering dust, from childhood toys and documents to out-of-style clothing and obsolete technology. But Oxford Township resident Helen Barwig found something truly unique while rummaging through her basement last week ? the personal records of a former U.S. congressman that had been stolen […]

Cops hunting for masked suspect in Oxford Bank heist

Police are searching for a man they say robbed the Dryden Village branch of Oxford Bank on Jan. 8. The suspect is a male believed to be in his late 40s to early 50s and is estimated to be 5 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with a medium to stocky build, […]

Lots of concerns, questions about high-density housing project

OXFORD VILLAGE ? A litany of concerns were expressed by both officials and residents regarding a proposed 76-unit multiple-family housing development at 98 S. Glaspie St., but the bulk of the criticism centered around one word ? density. ‘I think you’re trying to put 10 pounds of something in a 5-pound bag,? said village Planning […]

Students raising funds to send goats to Africa

A group of Leonard Elementary students will be kicking off fund-raising efforts later this month to help feed impoverished people in Africa. For the third consecutive year, the school’s We Can Make a Difference group, which consists of students in the fourth and fifth grades, is asking fellow students and the community at large to […]

Chatting by the fire about OCTV

An overview of everything Oxford Community Television (OCTV) does and how it serves residents was given during a fireside chat held Friday afternoon at the Oxford Public Library. Station Manager Bill Service and Production Manager Teri Stiles led the discussion. ‘We’re celebrating our 30th year this year and people in this community still don’t know […]

PC recommends denial of cond. rezoning for apt. building

Last week’s Oxford Village Planning Commission meeting was not a good one for the father-son development team of Chuck and Craig Schneider. First, there was a significant amount of criticism for the Schneiders? proposed 76-unit multiple-family development at 98 S. Glaspie St. (see story on Page 1). That was followed by commissioners 6-0 vote to […]

Go Brooklyn! Area pooch to play in Puppy Bowl XII

For football fans, there’s no bigger annual event than the Super Bowl. But for canine lovers, it’s the Puppy Bowl. This year, an Oakland County pooch will be part of the mock gridiron action. Brooklyn is one of 49 dogs selected to be in the starting lineup for ‘Puppy Bowl XII,? which will air from […]

Couple turns historic farmhouse into bed and breakfast

Places for tourists and weary travelers to lay their heads for a night or two are few and far between in the Oxford area. But thanks to Mark and Jan Smith, a new bed and breakfast is poised to open in Addison Township on Friday, Feb. 5. ‘We have always wanted to be innkeepers,? Jan […]

OCTV show highlights Oxford history

Two local entities have joined forces to educate the public about Oxford’s past through the magic of television. A new show called ‘Oxford History Today? is taking viewers on 30-minute trips through the mists of time, exploring everything from the community’s unique connection to the iconic Lone Ranger character to the days when folks proudly […]

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