Our state economy may be in the toilet, but we can all take solace in the fact that big corporations still have plenty of money to waste while workers lose jobs and people lose homes. Over the weekend, I received a bit of news that raised my loathing for Corporate America to new heights ? […]
Oxford Township’s old offices at 18 W. Burdick Street could become the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department’s new substation. ‘It’s going to be a very positive thing for us,? said Sheriff’s Lt. Larry Perry. Township officials last week voted 7-0 to authorize Perry and Supervisor Bill Dunn to obtain a total cost estimate of what it […]
It appears Casa Real’s plans to build an outdoor caf? are not going to happen this summer as the village council wishes to address its ordinance governing outside eateries. ‘Perhaps we could draft an ordinance with the whole village in mind, not one user,? said Councilman Chris Bishop. Council last week voted unanimously to set […]
It appears Oxford Twp. and Village will be paying less to Oakland County for sanitary sewage disposal, but the question is, will the projected savings be passed on to users via lower rates? Officials have adopted a wait-and-see approach. ‘As long as everything comes together as the county’s projecting,? Treasurer Joe Ferrari said he could […]
Two drivers, each believing he had the right of way, collided at the intersection of M-24 & Drahner Rd. Thursday evening. A 2007 Kia Spectra, driven by a 65-year-old Oxford man, was headed east on Drahner Rd. through the intersection when it struck a 2007 Audi A4, driven by a 32-year-old Oxford man, northbound on […]
When most people picture the American Civil War, their minds automatically go to famous battlefields like Gettysburg or the grand southern plantations like those depicted in the classic film Gone with the Wind. Michigan isn’t often associated with the War Between the States, despite it’s significant contribution as part of the Union Army. ‘To me, […]
A forgotten veteran is resting a little easier in his grave thanks to American Legion Post 108. Exactly who this soldier was and which war he served in remains a mystery, but his final resting place is now properly marked and adorned with the flag he fought for in life. A few months ago, Jim […]
All those brand new American flags that lined Washington Street’s light poles in honor of the Fourth of July were courtesy of American Legion Post 108. Originally, flags were purchased using donations from local businesses as part of Post 108’s ‘Avenue of Flags? program, which began in 2002. But wear and tear from flapping in […]
Military service is becoming a tradition in the Grusnick family. After spending more than 20 years in the United States Air Force, Major Carl Grusnick is proud to be serving with his daughter, Sabina, a 2005 Oxford High graduate. ‘We were really pleased,? Carl said. ‘It’s a great opportunity for a young person, especially a […]
Support for continued environmental testing at an industrial site in Oxford Twp. was high as long as the actual cleanup doesn’t involve local tax dollars. ‘It’s part of the cost of development,? said Treasurer Joe Ferrari. ‘That should not be up to the taxpayers.? Township officials June 27 voted 4-3 to send a letter to […]