Some five or six years ago the residents in the area of the southeast quadrant were approached with a zoning variance request to allow the gravel parking lots that are now and have been being used for parking to be created. We were told not to worry because there were plans to pave them and […]
The Osborn family wishes to thank everyone who came out to the Rely for Life Cancer walk last Saturday and Sunday. Our team, Chris’s Cowhands, had a great time raising funds for the cause. We want to thank all the walkers that supported us. We were in charge of the Survivors Reception and therefore wish […]
Today, they’re ambitious high school students, but tomorrow they’ll be civic leaders and public servants guiding our communities and the nation. A motivated group of four Oxford High School students have been selected to participate in three summer programs designed to educate them about public service, promote good citizenship and prepare them to someday take […]
The good news is Oxford Village residents won’t receive a tax increase when their July 1 bill comes in the mail. The bad news is they won’t be receiving a tax cut either. Council voted last week to approve an $8,289,781 budget for the 2007-08 fiscal year supported by an 11.12-mill tax on all real […]
Teacher Chris Williams? third grade class from Oxford Elementary visited the 468-acre Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden Township May 17. Students received a hands-on lesson about all the various life forms that live in a pond by engaging in a little ‘pond dipping.? Using long-handled nets, small jars and magnifying glasses, students behaved like […]
Monday, May 21, operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on North Park. A caller reported the larceny of a license plate on West Elizabeth Street. A caller reported loud music on Barron. *** Tuesday, May 22, a caller reported a large, slow-moving turtle crossing M-24 and creating a road hazard. Ordinance violation reported on East […]
Monday, May 21, driving on a suspended license arrest on Lapeer Road. Cigarette lighters stolen and vehicle damage reported on Armstrong Court. Larceny of motor vehicle fuel arrest (4) at the Speedway Station on Lapeer. Stolen license plate reported on Porteous Drive. Missing gun reported on Summit. Basketball backboard shattered on Gemini Drive. Gas stolen […]
Tuesday May 22, 4:24 p.m.-On-star reported a personal injury accident on Baldwin Road south of Maybee Road. Station #3 responded. 7:06 p.m.-a personal injury accident reported at the intersection of Baldwin and Brown Roads. Station #3 responded. *** Friday, May 25, 2:24 a.m.-a caller reported smoke in a home on Seabury Drive. Station #1 responded. […]
Park Celebration Day, which was to be held on Saturday, May 26, has been moved to Saturday, June 2, due to weather. The re-opening party will be from noon to 4 p.m. and is free for all to attend. While school is still in session, the park will open at 3 p.m. Once school is […]
The township board appointed Clerk Jill Bastian as the Board Representative for the Safety Path Advisory Committee at their May 21 meeting. The SPAC has not had a board representative since Mike Gingell left the board last November.