Burns takes job in Cedar Springs

Christine Burns is hitching up her wagons and heading west ? to the other side of the state. She decided to take the job as city manager in Cedar Springs. On Monday, Burns submitted her resignation as Oxford Village’s clerk, treasurer and assistant manager. Her last day of work here will be April 17. She […]

My Way

I’m sick and tired of closed session meetings ? particular when they involved public officials whose salaries are being paid with our tax dollars. Lately, it seems like everything’s being done in closed session. The Oxford Board of Education went into closed session last week to discuss Superintendent Virginia Brennan-Kyro’s handling of an administrative personnel […]

Oxford Elementary Spring Fair

Lords and Ladies of all ages had a jolly good time at the Oxford Elementary/Daniel Axford Spring Fair Saturday. Heads adorned with crowns and little faces painted up like dragons were everywhere as this year’s theme was ‘The Kids of King Arthur’s Court.?

Complaint won’t be made public despite Ferrari’s request

It appears the tables have turned on Oxford Twp. Treasurer Joe Ferrari. He now wishes to publicly discuss details regarding employee Patti Durr’s harassment complaint against him at the next regular board meeting. ‘Then you could hear both sides,? Ferrari said. ‘It would be out in public. There’d be no conjecture.? But Durr does not […]

Pitching ‘absolutely outstanding?

Oxford baseball is off to a 3-2 start. ‘So far, we’re about right where we thought we’d be and the goal is to get better everyday,? said Coach Kurt Nuss. The Cats began the season last week with a three-game winning streak beating Waterford Mott 6-1, Waterford Kettering 7-0 and Grand Blanc 4-3 in the […]

HealthQuest helps fight breast cancer

An Oxford business is offering a Shelby Township man financial, physical and moral support as joins the fight against breast cancer. Byron McDonald, 66, plans to walk in the Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day September 28-30. ‘My wife (Mary) was diagnosed in August with breast cancer,? he said. ‘I’m happy to report she’s doing very well. […]

LO Police Log

Monday, March 26, an arrest occurred on Hauxwell Drive. A caller reported smell of natural gas on Newton Drive. A caller reported an open building at the Oil Exchange on South Broadway. Building was secured. *** Tuesday, March 27, a caller reported loud music on North Shore Drive. A verbal warning was given. A caller […]

Deputy Reports

Monday, March 26, operating a vehicle while intoxicated arrest and driving without a license arrest on Baldwin Road. Lawn equipment reported stolen from a shed on Baldwin. Windshield smashed by rocks at Gen Oak Fabricating on Brown Road. Home invasion arrest and domestic assault arrest at Indian Lake Village on Ravine. *** Tuesday, March 27, […]

Fire Calls

Monday, March 26, 1:21 p.m.-a caller reported wires in home smoking on De Goff Court. Station #1 responded. 5:35 p.m.-a caller reported a pole fire on Detroit Boulevard. Station #1 responded. *** Tuesday, March 27, 3:30 p.m.-a caller reported burning on Clarkston Road. Station #1 responded. *** Thursday, March 29, 4:13 p.m.-a couch fire is […]

Missing elderly man found some 30 miles from home

An 89-year-old Southfield man is back safe and sound at his home after being found in Orion Township late last Thursday night. According to an Oakland County Sheriff’s Department report, the man was trying to park on the street in front of the Speedway Gas Station on Clarkston and Lapeer Roads. A pair of men […]