Church leaders, both denominational and non-denominational, in the Oxford/Orion area will come together 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 to conduct a community Thanksgiving service at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion. ‘We’re extending an open invitation to not only the church people of the community, but also non-church people to come out and celebrate […]
I was standing in line Tuesday, waiting to vote, feeling good about being an active participant in our democratic republic, when I saw something that made my blood pressure shoot into the stroke range. Guess which infamous couple I witnessed voting at Oxford Township Precinct #1 even though it’s well known they both now live […]
An opportunity to learn more about Christian Science and visit one of downtown Oxford’s historic buildings is happening Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. Barbara Vining, a public practitioner of Christian Science for more than 40 years and resident of Toledo, Ohio, will be speaking about the ‘universal law of healing? at the First Church […]
Mark Elsarelli has ‘the deadliest job in the world? and he loves every minute of it. ‘Most people go to work and they just do their job,? explained the 20-year-old Addison man. ‘I have to survive mine.? Elsarelli, a 2004 Oxford High School graduate, recently returned home after spending two months working as a deck […]
No breed of dog, pit bull or otherwise, will be banned in Oxford Township. Officials last week voted 6-0 to continue with their current Dangerous Animals Assistance Ordinance, enacted in 2002, rather than instituting any breed-specific bans. ‘I do like the ordinance we have,? said township Supervisor Bill Dunn, who made the motion to stick […]
Nancy Hunger, the newest member of the Oxford Fire Department, had her first day on the job Monday. The Sylvan Lake resident was hired by the township board last week to be the department’s new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructor/coordinator. ‘I’m looking forward to working up here,? she said. ‘I’m anxious to serve the community.? […]
The fate of Addison Township’s one and only police millage will be decided by voters Nov. 7. ‘This is the only police millage that is available for Addison Township right now,? according to Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Pete Burkett. ‘If it doesn’t pass, at this point, the township has no financial means to support a […]
With less than a week to go before school district voters decide the fate of Oxford’s 10-year, 18-mill tax renewal on non-homestead properties, Superintendent Virginia Brennan-Kyro is ‘cautiously optimistic? about its approval at the ballot box. ‘We’ve received positive feedback everywhere,? she said. ‘I have not heard of any opposition really.? ‘I feel very confident […]
A low number on a sign won’t make people drive slower or make gravel roads any safer. That was the gist of Michigan State Police Lt. Thad Peterson’s message to residents during an informational meeting about the upcoming speed limit changes on local gravel roads held at the Addison Township complex Oct. 24. ‘Since 1973, […]
Michigan State Sen. Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) is upset about the speed limit changes on gravel roads because he was told there would still be local control and that’s why he voted in favor of the new state law. ‘I specifically asked the question because of my concern about the fact that Oakland County gravel roads […]