July 1
Oxford resident Kevin Feeney has a passion for racing non-winged sprint cars.
In light of the tough economic times, Oxford United Methodist Church is going to begin offering free meals to the public once a week.
A live fawn was found lying on the porch of George Navarre’s Oxford home.
July 8
Oxford Community Schools has hired a new athletic director and his name is Mike Watson. He comes here from the Muskegon school district and will earn $89,337 per year plus benefits.
The Polly Ann Tailway Management Council is looking for groups, businesses, families and individuals who would wish to adopt half-mile sections of the 14.2 mile trail and maintain them.
Boy Scout Brandon Bunker has created an outdoor classroom at Clear Lake Elementary as his community service project to become an Eagle Scout.
The Armada-based Van Houttee Farms plans to open a farmers market in downtown Oxford.
Matthew Mercer-Kinser, 23, of Oxford, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison for transporting his vast collection of child pornography across state lines.
July 15
Oxford resident John Roshek is hosting an Open Carry Picnic at Seymour Lake Township Park. Anyone who wishes to openly carry a handgun in a holster is invited.
Gregory James Williams, 46, of Oxford, was arrested and arraigned on the felony charge of embezzlement over $1,000, but less than $20,000. He allegedly stole $3,817 from a youth baseball team.
Oxford Township has allocated $380,000 for the construction of safety paths along the north side of W. Drahner Road between M-24 and Christ the King Church.
Oxford Township officials agreed to pay $15,000 toward the engineering of a safety path on Ray Road, between M-24 and Oxford High School, but made it very clear, if the school district wants a path there, it will have to pay to construct it.
Oxford Township officials voted to allow the 12 full–time firefighters to vote on whether or not they wish to unionize.
July 22
Oxford Village Councilman Mike Hamilton was arrested July 18 on the misdemeanor charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and having an open container of intoxicants in the vehicle. A preliminary breath test indicated his blood alcohol content was 0.194 ? more than double the state legal limit of 0.08.
Superintendent Dr. William Skilling is not pleased with Oxford High School’s average composite score on the American College Test. The 20 out of 36 is ‘not acceptable? to him. He said it should be at least 21 or 22.
Oxford Village resident Rob Charlton talked to the Leader about what it’s like to work as a forensic lab specialist for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.
Oxford Township officials voted to place two fire millage renewals, totalling 2.5 mills, on the November ballot.
Oxford Township officials voted 4-2 to pay 100 percent for the road and drainage fixes in the Elk View subdivision.
July 29
Addison Township officials approved a job description and are ready to begin their search for a new fire chief.
Jeff Barron, vice president of sales and marketing for the Oxford-based Barron Industries, landed a part for a movie being filmed in Michigan.
While on the campaign trail, Michigan gubernatorial hopeful Rick Snyder stopped in Oxford to chat with locals.
August 5
Oakland County Commissioner Brad Jacobsen (R-Oxford) announced he’s running for the 46th district seat in the state House of Representatives.
There was dancing in the streets as an estimated 5,000 people attended this year’s Celebrate Oxford.
The Oxford Village Council voted to accept Coucilman Mike Hamilton’s resignation. He quit after being arrested for drunken driving.
August 12
The Oxford Leader earned a national award for its education coverage from the National Newspaper Association. All of the stories and photos submitted were the work of Editor C.J. Carnacchio.
Oxford’s full-time firefighters voted 8-4 to unionize and be represented by the International Association of Fire Fighters.
The Salvation Army plans to open one of its Thrift Stores at 1200 S. Lapeer Rd. in Oxford.
Andrew Moser is the Leader’s new staff writer. He’s originally from Warren and graduated from Rochester College.
August 19
Principals from the high schools comprising the Oakland Activities Association voted 19-1 to admit Oxford to their athletic league beginning with the 2010-11 school year. The Wildcats will leave the Flint Metro League.
The potential use of public funds for private purposes has Oxford Twp. Supervisor Bill Dunn concerned about and opposed to the township paying 100 percent of the Elk View subdivision fix.
Oxford resident Angela Watt competed on the television show ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?? and won $1,000.
The Michigan Nature Association is using a $5,000 grant it received to fix up the 76-acre nature sanctuary it owns in Addison known as the ‘Lakeville Swap.?
Addison officials approved, with conditions, the terms of lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for a 10,000-square-foot parcel on which to erect a 190-foot monopole (a type of cell tower) inside the 228-acre Watershed Preserve Park.
August 26
Orion resident and soon-to-be-laid-off General Motors employee Mark Sowers is picketing outside Oxford Bank’s main branch on S. Washington St. because the financial institution won’t work with him to lower his house payment.
Oxford Schools is considering buying the First Baptist Church of Oxford (150 Pontiac St.) to house its pre-kindergarten and childcare programs. It appears the price will be $950,000.
A year-and-a-half after they voted to join it, Addison’s two full-time firefighters voted to quit the Michigan Association of Fire Fighters.
Steve Stoll, owner of the Orion-based Hi-Hill Lawn Service, has a purchase agreement to buy the former James Lumber property on E. Burdick St. He wants to use the building to sell power equipment and limited quantities of landscape materials while housing his lawn service business.
September 2
Oxford school officials voted to place two bond proposals on the Nov. 3 ballot ? one for $32.7 million and a second for $635,000.
The OHS varsity football squad celebrated their season opener with a 21-14 victory over Clio.
Oxford Schools welcomed 16 new staff members for the 2009-10 year.
Oxford High School student Jkhary Charles Craft, 14, was shot and killed in Pontiac by a city police officer who was apparently protecting himself. Craft was armed with a sawed-off shotgun. Craft was a Pontiac resident attending school in Oxford through the Schools of Choice program.
A liquidation sale is planned for Grove’s True Value Hardware in Oxford. The store was placed in receivership after the Grove family failed to make payments on the $2.246 million plus interest and fees it owed the bank.
The unexpected resignation of OHS music teacher Gary Ashton has shocked and saddened students. He left for personal reasons.
September 9
Oxford students went back to school this week.
Clear Lake Elementary received $45,000 in free technology after winning a contest.
Addison resident Sandra Walendzik was made an honorary Leonard Village resident for her volunteer efforts with the Strawberry Festival.
Controversy abounded as the Oxford school district elected to show a taped ? not live ? version of President Barack Obama’s back-to-school address to students.
Former Addison Fire Chief George Spencer was convicted of the misdemeanor charge of malicious destruction of property under $200. In a fit of anger, Spencer damaged the door of a former Addison firefighter’s home.
There’s a new program to help sixth-graders make the transition at Oxford Middle School and it’s called Where Everybody Belongs or WEB for short.
September 16
Maureen Helmuth and David Bailey were elected to the Oxford Village Council. Councilman Tom Benner was re-elected while village President Chris Bishop was ousted by voters.
A lease agreement gone awry has left local physician Dr. Kevin Robertson and local charity Love In the Name of Christ pointing fingers at each other.
Jordayna Barrett, an Oxford resident and first-grader at Leonard Elementary, was shot in the face, allegedly by Keyon Timmons, a 30-year-old from Pontiac.
Extra kindergartners and revenue losses have led to a classroom shuffle between Leonard and Daniel Axford elementaries.
The historic Arnold Schoolhouse in Addison Township was moved eight miles, from the corner of Hosner and Lakeville roads to the Watershed Preserve Park.
Oxford Township awards bids to the Milford-based Commerce Construction & Landscaping to construct safety paths along the north side of W. Drahner Rd.
September 23
The possibility of Oakland County placing a county-wide half-mill transportation tax for the SMART bus system on the August 2010 ballot found no supporters among local officials.
A traffic signal at the intersection of M-24 and Broadway St. in downtown Oxford was finally erected.
Oxford resident William Short is offering a $5,000 reward ? no questions asked ? for the return or information that leads to the recovery of a silverware set stolen from his Oxford Lakes home. The set was a wedding present from his mother-in-law.
A total of 150 kids from Oxford and Orion schools were treated to a clothing shopping spree by the Rochester Hills-based Assistance League of Southeastern Michigan.
The Oxford Jr. Wildcats football team got to play at Ford Field in downtown Detroit.
September 30
The Oxford DDA accepted a site plan created for three parcels on E. Burdick St. that it’s owned since 2002 and has been trying to sell for $100,000 each. Officials hope the complete site plan will entice a developer to buy the land.
K-9 units from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department searched Oxford looking for the handgun that was allegedly used by Keyon Timmons, 30, of Pontiac, to shoot Jordayna Barrett, an Oxford resident and first-grader at Leonard Elementary. They had no luck finding it.
‘Miss Tip of the Mitt? Kelly Oles, a 2006 OHS graduate, visited Lakeville Elementary to encourage students to live healthy lives.
Guido’s Pizza founder and owner Shawn McGuire made a 1,500-mile delivery to the wedding of two loyal customers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Oxford Township officials approved the 2010 budgets and millage rates. The tax rates stayed the same.
Paved portions of W. Drahner, Oakwood and Oxford roads will undergo some badly needed resurfacing.
October 7
Gerald Setter, 52, of Oxford, was killed when he was struck and killed by a gravel hauler in the parking lot of TKMS Ltd. at 425 Glaspie St. He commanded the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 108.
Oxford Schools have 210 new students, 172 of which are Schools of Choice pupils who live outside the district.
Gary Wurtz and Corrine Luxton were crowned OHS Homecoming King and Queen.
Jeff Jones, a 1997 OHS grad, is planning to premiere his new documentary ‘The Haunting Truth? at the Oxford 7 Theater on Oct. 30 (Devil’s Night).
Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio earned six awards from the Michigan Press Association for his opinion writing, reporting and photography.
Oxford Township Trustee Joe Bunting has decided to run for Oakland County Commissioner Brad Jacobsen’s seat next year instead of the state House. Jacobsen’s running for the state Legislature.
October 14
Oxford Schools rolled out the red carpet for a visit from the state Superintendent Mike Flanagan. He visited the high school and middle school along with Daniel Axford and Leonard elementaries.
DTE Energy representatives are planning to visit Addison Township to discuss what’s being done about the large number of power outages in the community this year
Brandon Figurski, a 20-year-old former OHS diving coach from Lake Orion, has been criminally charged for sending sexually explicit text messages to two 15-year-old female divers.
David Lee has purchased the old Country Chopping Block building at 1090 S. Lapeer Rd. and is planning on turning it into a donut and burger shop.
October 21
Thousands of DVDs, which federal authorities claim are counterfeit, were seized when agents raised PC Treasures, Inc. at 1795 N. Lapeer Rd. The company’s owners said the DVDs are not counterfeit. They claim the discs were seized because they contained a tiny trademarked logo that shouldn’t be there.
Addison resident Mary Diedrich claims she’s had experiences with ghosts inside her E. Drahner Rd. home.
Oxford Township and Village are pursuing federal funds for new energy-efficient street lights for the downtown and crosswalks signals for the Polly Ann Trail.
Ex-Oxford Village Councilman Mike Hamilton pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested July 18. The charge of having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle was dismissed.
October 28
The OHS Theater Company is ready to perform Dracula on Halloween night.
Addison’s fire board recommended that Jerry Morawski be hired as the department’s new chief.
Kingsbury students attended a conference in downtown Detroit to get a glimpse of the automotive industry’s future in electric vehicles.
Upland Hills School Director Phil Moore was honored with Julian Smith Award from the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education.
November 4
Oxford school dist2,189 to 2,155. They failed a second $635,000 bond for a synthetic athletic turf by a huge margin of 2,664 to 1,678.
Oxford voters renewed two taxes totalling 2.5 mills to keep the fire department operating for another five years.
Four cases of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as Swine Flu, were reported at Clear Lake Elementary.
Oxford Village’s financial records have been unbalanced since March and council is giving Treasurer Dan Luick some time to straighten them out.
November 11
Oxford’s ISO rating will be lowered from a Class 7/9 to a Class 3/8B which will mean reduced homeowners insurance premiums for many residents.
In honor of Veterans Day, Oxford Cub Scout Pack 366 planted 126 American flags on the graves of servicemen and women buried in Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery.
Former OHS diving coach Brandon Figurski pleaded guilty to sending sexually explicit text messages to two 15-year-old female divers.
November 18
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Brighton) visited the Bear Paw Cafe in Lakeville to encourage residents to help stop the Democrats? health care legislation.
Superintendent Dr. William Skilling traveled to Lansing to protest state cuts to school funding and offer alternative suggestions.
Jerry Morawski was hired as Addison’s new full-time fire chief.
Oxford Schools found out it will receive a $9.6 million Project ReImagine Grant from the state.
November 25
The vacant Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub building has been sold to Sterling Heights resident Andy Stamevski, who plans to open a restaurant there called ‘Chardonnay Restaurant and Lounge.?
Oxford Schools will receive a share of a $250,000 safety grant from the federal government.
The school district cut four days from its calendar to save money and train staff.
December 2
Oxford Village is applying for a federal grant to lower cemetery hill on W. Burdick St., install curb and gutter and resolve drainage issues. The estimated cost of the project is $549,464, of which the grant could cover up to 80 percent.
Ex-Oxford Village Councilman Mike Hamilton was sentenced in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court after pleading guilty to drunken driving in October. He was placed on probation for 12 months; ordered to pay fines and costs totalling $997; ordered to complete 75 hours of community service; and required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings twice a week.
A water reliability study conducted for the Village of Oxford recommended $3.31 million in repairs, upgrades and additions to the municipal water system. The study also recommended the village investigate where the missing 28-32 percent (or approximately 60 million gallons) of its water is going every year.
Oxford Community Television has changed channels. The cable access programming can now by seen on channels 97 and 991 instead of Channel 19.
December 9
Addison Township was awarded a $428,000 grant from the state to purchase 80 acres of land (known as the Trask property) at the northeast corner of Leonard and Haven roads.
Phyllis Klenk, 66, of Addison, co-wrote a book with Greta Emling, also of Addison, about her experience of spending three years first in a coma and then with locked-in syndrome.
The state Department of Natural Resources increased its funding from $80,000 to $120,000 for a one-mile equestrian side path next to the Polly Ann Trail in Addison/Leonard. The project will begin construction in summer 2010.
December 16
The Detroit-based Edward C. Levy Company, owner of American Aggregates of Michigan, has agreed to donate approximately 2.5 acres of vacant land to Oxford Township for a future fire station. The property is located on the west side of M-24, just north of Metamora Rd.
A committee has been established to raise private funds to install synthetic turf at the OHS football stadium. They’re thinking of putting in blue turf, instead of the traditional green.
Despite decreasing property tax revenues, the Oxford Village Council agreed to keep its number of full-time police officers at four at least through the 2009-10 fiscal year, which ends June 30.
December 23
Gregory James Williams, 46, of Oxford, pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement in Oakland County Circuit Court. He stole $3,817 from a youth baseball team.
Four does ? you know deer, female deer ? crashed through the window at the Tool Sport & Sign Co. (1060 S. Lapeer Rd.) and caused an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 in damage to the building and merchandise.
Oxford is the first school district in Michigan to sign on for the federal ‘Race to the Top? funds being sought by the state. If the state gets these monies, it could mean at least $97,179 for Oxford.

rict voters approved a $32.735 million bond by a narrow margin of
Addison Township was awarded a $428,000 grant from the state to purchase 80 acres of land (known as the Trask property) at the northeast corner of Leonard and Haven roads.
Phyllis Klenk, 66, of Addison, co-wrote a book with Greta Emling, also of Addison, about her experience of spending three years first in a coma and then with locked-in syndrome.
Oxford resident Daniel Breznau, 21, used a 7-foot spear to bag a 280-pound Russian wild boar on a game preserve in Ubly, Michigan.
The state Department of Natural Resources increased its funding from $80,000 to $120,000 for a one-mile equestrian side path next to the Polly Ann Trail in Addison/Leonard. The project will begin construction in summer 2010.
The house at the northeast corner of N. Washington and Center streets was demolished to make way for the Polly Ann Bistro, which local builder Dave Weckle hopes to build with the help of investors he’s seeking.
December 16
The Detroit-based Edward C. Levy Company, owner of American Aggregates of Michigan, has agreed to donate approximately 2.5 acres of vacant land to Oxford Township for a future fire station. The property is located on the west side of M-24, just north of Metamora Rd.
A committee has been established to raise private funds to install synthetic turf at the OHS football stadium. They’re thinking of putting in blue turf, instead of the traditional green.
Despite decreasing property tax revenues, the Oxford Village Council agreed to keep its number of full-time police officers at four at least through the 2009-10 fiscal year, which ends June 30.
Oxford Township authorized spending $522,243 for a new pumper truck to replace the fire department’s current one, which is 22 years old.
December 23
Gregory James Williams, 46, of Oxford, pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement in Oakland County Circuit Court. He stole $3,817 from a youth baseball team.
Four does ? you know deer, female deer ? crashed through the window at the Tool Sport & Sign Co. (1060 S. Lapeer Rd.) and caused an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 in damage to the building and merchandise.
Oxford is the first school district in Michigan to sign on for the federal ‘Race to the Top? funds being sought by the state. If the state gets these monies, it could mean at least $97,179 for Oxford.
Oxford Township officials have agreed to pay 65 percent to fix the road and drainage issues in the Elk View subdivision. The Road Commission for Oakland County have agreed to accept the roads as public so the township can legally expend the monies for the fix.
December 30
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Barrett, an Oxford resident and first-grader at Leonard Elementary. They had no luck finding it.
‘Miss Tip of the Mitt? Kelly Oles, a 2006 OHS graduate, visited Lakeville Elementary to encourage students to live healthy lives.
Guido’s Pizza founder and owner Shawn McGuire made a 1,500-mile delivery to the wedding of two loyal customers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Oxford Township officials approved the 2010 budgets and millage rates. The tax rates stayed the same.
Paved portions of W. Drahner, Oakwood and Oxford roads will undergo some badly needed resurfacing.
October 7
Gerald Setter, 52, of Oxford, was killed when he was struck and killed by a gravel hauler in the parking lot of TKMS Ltd. at 425 Glaspie St. He commanded the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 108.
Oxford Schools have 210 new students, 172 of which are Schools of Choice pupils who live outside the district.
Gary Wurtz and Corrine Luxton were crowned OHS Homecoming King and Queen.
Jeff Jones, a 1997 OHS grad, is planning to premiere his new documentary ‘The Haunting Truth? at the Oxford 7 Theater on Oct. 30 (Devil’s Night).
Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio earned six awards from the Michigan Press Association for his opinion writing, reporting and photography.
Oxford Township Trustee Joe Bunting has decided to run for Oakland County Commissioner Brad Jacobsen’s seat next year instead of the state House. Jacobsen’s running for the state Legislature.
October 14
Oxford Schools rolled out the red carpet for a visit from the state Superintendent Mike Flanagan. He visited the high school and middle school along with Daniel Axford and Leonard elementaries.
DTE Energy representatives are planning to visit Addison Township to discuss what’s being done about the large number of power outages in the community this year
Brandon Figurski, a 20-year-old former OHS diving coach from Lake Orion, has been criminally charged for sending sexually explicit text messages to two 15-year-old female divers.
David Lee has purchased the old Country Chopping Block building at 1090 S. Lapeer Rd. and is planning on turning it into a donut and burger shop.
October 21
Thousands of DVDs, which federal authorities claim are counterfeit, were seized when agents raised PC Treasures, Inc. at 1795 N. Lapeer Rd. The company’s owners said the DVDs are not counterfeit. They claim the discs were seized because they contained a tiny trademarked logo that shouldn’t be there.
Addison resident Mary Diedrich claims she’s had experiences with ghosts inside her E. Drahner Rd. home.
Oxford Township and Village are pursuing federal funds for new energy-efficient street lights for the downtown and crosswalks signals for the Polly Ann Trail.
Ex-Oxford Village Councilman Mike Hamilton pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested July 18. The charge of having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle was dismissed.
October 28
The OHS Theater Company is ready to perform Dracula on Halloween night.
Addison’s fire board recommended that Jerry Morawski be hired as the department’s new chief.
Kingsbury students attended a conference in downtown Detroit to get a glimpse of the automotive industry’s future in electric vehicles.
Upland Hills School Director Phil Moore was honored with Julian Smith Award from the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education.
November 4
Oxford school district voters approved a $32.735 million bond by a narrow margin of 2,189 to 2,155. They failed a second $635,000 bond for a synthetic athletic turf by a huge margin of 2,664 to 1,678.
Oxford voters renewed two taxes totalling 2.5 mills to keep the fire department operating for another five years.
Four cases of the H1N1 virus, commonly known as Swine Flu, were reported at Clear Lake Elementary.
Oxford Village’s financial records have been unbalanced since March and council is giving Treasurer Dan Luick some time to straighten them out.
Students at Oxford Elementary planted 137 tulip bulbs in order to participate in an internet-based international science experiment.
November 11
Oxford’s ISO rating will be lowered from a Class 7/9 to a Class 3/8B which will means reduced homeowners insurance premiums for many residents.
In honor of Veterans Day, Oxford Cub Scout Pack 366 planted 126 American flags on the graves of servicemen and women buried in Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery.
Oxford Middle School has earned a $5,000 grant to encourage students to ear right and stay active.
Former OHS diving coach Brandon Figurski pleaded guilty to sending sexually explicit text messages to two 15-year-old female divers.
November 18
U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Brighton) visited the Bear Paw Cafe in Lakeville to encourage residents to help stop the Democratic Party’s health care legislation.
Superintendent Dr. William Skilling traveled to Lansing to protest state cuts to school funding and offer alternative suggestions.
Jerry Morawski was hired as Addison’s new full-time fire chief.
A new five-year master plan for the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department was approved by the township board.
Oxford Schools found out it will receive a $9.6 million Project ReImagine Grant from the state.
November 25
The vacant Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub building has been sold to Sterling Heights resident Andy Stamevski, who plans to open a restaurant there called ‘Chardonnay Restaurant and Lounge.?
Oxford Schools will receive a share of a $250,000 safety grant from the federal government.
Oxford Elementary’s Rockin? Robots, a competitive robotic team, made it to the state finals in Flint.
Megan McTaggart, a 2002 Oxford grad and teacher in Warren, received the Susan J. Kolp Innovator of the Year award from the Michigan Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Oxford Schools spent $57,000 to purchase a new printing press for Crossroads for Youth.
The school district cut four days from its calendar to save money and train staff.
Steve Stoll’s site plan for the old James Lumber property on E. Burdick St. was approved by the Oxford Village Planning Commission. He intends to sell power equipment and some landscape materials there while housing his lawn service business in the back.
December 2
Oxford Village is applying for a federal grant to lower cemetery hill on W. Burdick St., install curb and gutter and resolve drainage issues. The estimated cost of the project is $549,464, of which the grant could cover up to 80 percent.
Ex-Oxford Village Councilman Mike Hamilton was sentenced in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court after pleading guilty to drunken driving in October. He was placed on probation for 12 months; ordered to pay fines and costs totalling $997; ordered to complete 75 hours of community service; and required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings twice a week.
A water reliability study conducted for the Village of Oxford recommended $3.31 million in repairs, upgrades and additions to the municipal water system. The study also recommended the village investigate where the missing 28-32 percent (or approximately 60 million gallons) of its water is going every year.
Oxford Township hired a new ordinance officer and his name is Jim Lehtola, a 36-year resident and former arson investigator for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department.
Oxford Community Television has changed channels. The cable access programming can now by seen on channels 97 and 991 instead of Channel 19.
December 9
Addison Township was awarded a $428,000 grant from the state to purchase 80 acres of land (known as the Trask property) at the northeast corner of Leonard and Haven roads.
Phyllis Klenk, 66, of Addison, co-wrote a book with Greta Emling, also of Addison, about her experience of spending three years first in a coma and then with locked-in syndrome.
Oxford resident Daniel Breznau, 21, used a 7-foot spear to bag a 280-pound Russian wild boar on a game preserve in Ubly, Michigan.
The state Department of Natural Resources increased its funding from $80,000 to $120,000 for a one-mile equestrian side path next to the Polly Ann Trail in Addison/Leonard. The project will begin construction in summer 2010.
The house at the northeast corner of N. Washington and Center streets was demolished to make way for the Polly Ann Bistro, which local builder Dave Weckle hopes to build with the help of investors he’s seeking.
December 16
The Detroit-based Edward C. Levy Company, owner of American Aggregates of Michigan, has agreed to donate approximately 2.5 acres of vacant land to Oxford Township for a future fire station. The property is located on the west side of M-24, just north of Metamora Rd.
A committee has been established to raise private funds to install synthetic turf at the OHS football stadium. They’re thinking of putting in blue turf, instead of the traditional green.
Despite decreasing property tax revenues, the Oxford Village Council agreed to keep its number of full-time police officers at four at least through the 2009-10 fiscal year, which ends June 30.
Oxford Township authorized spending $522,243 for a new pumper truck to replace the fire department’s current one, which is 22 years old.
December 23
Gregory James Williams, 46, of Oxford, pleaded guilty to felony embezzlement in Oakland County Circuit Court. He stole $3,817 from a youth baseball team.
Four does ? you know deer, female deer ? crashed through the window at the Tool Sport & Sign Co. (1060 S. Lapeer Rd.) and caused an estimated $15,000 to $20,000 in damage to the building and merchandise.
Oxford is the first school district in Michigan to sign on for the federal ‘Race to the Top? funds being sought by the state. If the state gets these monies, it could mean at least $97,179 for Oxford.
Oxford Township officials have agreed to pay 65 percent to fix the road and drainage issues in the Elk View subdivision. The Road Commission for Oakland County have agreed to accept the roads as public so the township can legally expend the monies for the fix.