Oxford resident Phillip Brown, 24, was sentenced Feb. 25 in Oakland County Circuit Court to a mandatory natural life prison term for the April 3, 2002 murder of 36-year-old Randy Pardy, of Leonard. He was also sentenced to a minimum of one year and 11 months to a maximum of four years in prison for […]
The old, rundown, dilapidated former village DPW buildings at the intersection of Pleasant and Davison streets were finally demolished and removed last week by the Sterling Heights-based Able Demolition, Inc. Manager Mark Slown said the site will be covered with top soil and grass seed in the spring. Possible plans for the now vacant lot […]
Thumbs up to the Oxford Village Council for voting not to participate in the North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium (see story page 5). Village officials correctly reasoned that because the Oxford Township Board voted to join the Consortium in November 2002, village residents will be able participate in the program as township residents and […]
One way to attract and keep the best employees is through programs that recognize their outstanding performance. By publicly acknowledging staff members, we not only let them know they are appreciated, but also help the entire community understand the value we place upon their work. There are frequent opportunities to recognize teachers, administrators, and even […]
Dear Mr. Carnacchio, We would like to commend you on the way you wrote the story about the trial of Phillip Brown. You gave all the facts about the trial and how he murdered our son. Thank you for the excellent way it was written. The family of Randy Pardy would like to thank the […]
10 years ago March 3, 1993 Oxford Village Manager Teri Arbenowske has resigned. She’ll become assistant manager in Oak Park. She’s been here two years. Four people are vying for three seats on the Leonard Village Council: Incumbent Eugene Mallia, Paul Almeranti, Yvonne Beal and Betty Walls. Janice Sims-Morell, Patricia Hallock and Leah Harroun have […]
There’s a new cop patrolling Oxford Village and not only is he trained to fight crime, he’s got the know-how to battle fires and give medical treatment. Duane Niedzwiezki, 31, was sworn in last week as a part-time officer for the village police department. Niedzwiezki’s background includes serving eight years as a firefighter, paramedic and […]
A ballot proposal seeking permission to sell three parcels of municipal-owned land will go before voters in the Monday, March 10 Oxford Village election. Voters will be asked to approve “Proposal A” which would allow the village to sell 32, 36 and 38 E. Burdick St. as part of the Oxford Community Development Authority’s (OCDA) […]
Oxford Village’s overall health, accomplishments and goals for the future were the topic of council President Steve Allen’s “State of the Village” address delivered at the municipality’s annual appreciation dinner Monday night at Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub. In answer to the question, “Is the village healthy?,” Allen replied, “Yes, without hesitation.” “Despite numerous funding challenges, […]
For the third consecutive year, all the Oxford Village Council seats up for election on Monday, March 10 are uncontested. Three candidates are seeking three seats with terms of two and three years. Village President Steve Allen, who was elected to council in March 2000, is running for a three-year seat. Councilman George Del Vigna, […]