Oxford’s search for a new school superintendent was narrowed to three finalists last week with one of them emerging as the apparent front-runner. ‘He blew me away,? said School Board Trustee Sue Tombrella, referring to Dr. Dale Martin, currently employed as the superintendent of a grade school district in Downers Grove, Illinois for the last […]
After 21? years of sharing the magical gift of music with Oxford students, Margaret Payne is retiring. But before she hits her final note and takes that last bow, former students Lisa Jakuszeski and Katie (Fischer) Cudnohufski wish to pay tribute to Payne with photos and a farewell song at her last high school choir […]
No one will ever again be able to say Oxford Township’s water is ‘raw and untreated? as a former village councilman once described it. Last week, the township’s second water treatment plant, located along Dunlap Road near Seymour Lake Road, went into operation. ‘The water quality’s going to be a lot better,? said David Brown, […]
When most people hold a garage sale, it’s a small neighborhood happening designed to get rid of extra junk and make a little cash in the process. But when Janice Burr holds her sale, it’s not only a major community event that draws hundreds of customers, it’s part of God’s plan. ‘We’re doing it for […]
Your conduct, Orion Township Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk, at the April 30 Trustees meeting, should demand that you do all the citizens of Orion Township a great service and resign. This is not the first time this has occurred and I believe it will not be the last, as long as you stay in office and […]
Monday, May 7, vehicle reported damaged on Silverbell Road. Camera and iPod reported stolen from a vehicle on Lapeer Road. Vehicle scratched by a key at Kroger’s on Baldwin. *** Tuesday, May 8, operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest on Baldwin. Driving on a suspended license arrest on Brown Road. Gas stolen from the Admiral […]
Monday, May 7, a caller reported her husband was injured after walking into a glass window at KFC on South Broadway. The manager was reportedly giving a hard time and refusing medical assistance. A caller reported a domestic dispute on Orion Road. *** Tuesday, May 8, a caller reported child abuse on East Flint Street. […]
Tuesday, May 8, 10:43 a.m.-a structure fire is reported on Indianwood Road. Stations #1, #2, #3 and #4 responded. 7:54 p.m.-a structure fire is reported at Country Coney on South Lapeer Road, Oxford Fire Department requested assistance. Station #1 responded. 9:40 p.m.-Odor investigation is reported on Wildwood Court. Station #3 responded. *** Friday, May 11, […]
Parts of downtown Lake Orion streets will be closed this weekend for the Flower Fair. The village council approved the closing of Broadway, from Front Street north to Shadbolt, and the closing of Flint Street, from Anderson west to Lapeer Street. The roads will be closed from 5 a.m. on Saturday until 7 p.m. on […]
Village to submit bid Following a closed session meeting Monday night, the Oxford Village Council voted 4-1 to submit a sealed bid for the old township hall at 18 W. Burdick Street. Village President George Del Vigna cast the lone ‘no? vote. The township is accepting sealed bids for purchase of the property until 4 […]