A proposed ordinance to prohibit truck drivers from using noisy compression release engine brakes, commonly known as Jake brakes, within Oxford Village’s limits is in the works. Last week, council scheduled a public hearing on the topic for its 6:30 Tuesday, Aug. 12 meeting at W. Burdick St. ‘I personally do not find the sound […]
Should government be involved in regulating the height of grass and weeds on private property? Opinions on this question were mixed amongst officials and a handful of residents as the topic was discussed for 55 minutes at last week’s Oxford Township Board meeting. An Oxford Woods subdivision home that had two-foot-tall grass and weeds prompted […]
‘We’re holding steady financially and we’re getting special projects done.? That was the ‘big picture? description of things from Rana Emmons as she presented the audit report for the 2013 fiscal year to the Oxford Township Board. ‘We have some good news and bad news,? said Emmons, who is a partner with the Plymouth-based PSLZ […]
Proudly wearing a blue hat with ‘U.S. Navy? emblazoned across it in big, gold letters, Floyd Sczepanski sat at a table Saturday enjoying the Christ the King Church Veterans Ministry’s annual summer hog roast in Oxford (see story on Page 1). ‘This is a beautiful affair ? very nice,? said 92-year-old veteran of World War […]
Hot lead was flying through the air faster than a cyclone moving across the plains as cowboys and cowgirls gathered Monday afternoon for the First Annual Silver Bullet Shoot-off. Held at the Bald Mountain Shooting Range in Orion Township, the Lone Ranger-themed event offered participants the chance to show off their marksmanship, compete for bragging […]
Like any property owner, Bruce Downey wants to be able to exercise his basic right to use and enjoy his land. That’s why he is prepared to fight tooth and nail to stop a proposed natural gas pipeline from potentially taking more of his 10.5 acres on Meadowbrook Ct., just north of Granger Rd., in […]
Never let it be said that the Village of Leonard doesn’t know how to show its appreciation or express its gratitude to those who give it a helping hand. A brief ceremony will be held in the village at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 19 during the annual Strawberry Festival. It’s purpose is to recognize all […]
Joe and Pat Schnur aren’t looking for accolades or a moment in the spotlight, but they’re going to get both on Saturday, July 19 when they ride down E. Elmwood before a cheering crowd. The 15-year Addison residents will serve as the parade Grand Marshals at the 62nd Annual Strawberry Festival in Leonard. ‘To be […]
The good news is the state agreed to allocate a significant amount of money toward repairing an Oxford road that needs it. The bad news is it isn’t the road that officials were hoping for. Last week, the state announced which road projects would receive a piece of the $115 million in supplemental funding. Unfortunately, […]
Win one award, you’re good. Win two awards, you’re great. Win five awards in five years, it’s probably safe to count yourself among the best of the best in your chosen field. Bill Service is much too modest to ever say something like this about himself. But then again, he doesn’t have to because his […]