The Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission last week approved its 2004 fire and police budgets. Commissioners approved a $938,738 budget for Oxford Fire Department operations – $827,291 for fire expenses and $111,447 for EMS expenses. Fire expenses consist of $532,143 for personnel; $9,075 for administration; $36,660 for supplies; $13,617 for vehicle supplies; $15,550 for […]
Those pesky orange barrels will begin popping up along M-24 in Oxford and Orion next year. Their anticipated presence can only mean one thing – ROAD WORK! But don’t run screaming into the night just yet. Read on weary motorist. A 4.9-mile stretch of M-24 beginning at Clarkston Road in Orion and ending at the […]
If Drs. Marc VanHoogstraat and Colleen Trombley have their way, “subluxation” is going to be a household word one day very soon. In an effort to spread the word about how interference with the nervous system (i.e. subluxation) diminishes people’s overall health and how proper chiropractic care can help, the couple converted their Lifetime Wellness […]
10 years ago November 21, 1993 Coach Bud Rowley’s Wildcats football team defeated Marshall, 11-0, in the state Class B semi-finals in Jackson Saturday. They’ll play in the Silverdome Saturday. It’s their second straight year in the Dome. Marge Zurlinden, of Leonard, has been appointed Oxford Schools’ official representative on the Oakland Schools Special Education […]
Seasonally beautiful decorations, incredible food and top of the line service from a unique staff are the highlights of the new eatery in town – Delano’s Diner located in Leonard Elementary School. “The service was spectacular,” praised one patron. “I’ve never received such a great meal so quickly.” “This was just a fabulous lunch,” gushed […]
Brandon Twp. -If you’re a Brandon Township reader with library fines, this is your lucky month. During December, all overdue book fines will be excused in exchanged for a donation. The Brandon Township Library is collecting non-perishable food items, canned goods, paper products, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products to help local residents in need via […]
Goodrich ? Goodrich bus drivers, custodians, maintenance and mechanical personnel have a new deal. The contract for AFSCME local 1918-32 was ratified Nov. 24 by union members and the Goodrich Board of Education. Changes to the two-year contract include wage increases of two to four percent, MESSA health care and Delta Dental insurance for those […]
Goodrich ? Alan Kamieniecki, 9, holds the Dr. Seuss book so 4-year-old Evan Bierkamp can see it. ‘New socks, Two socks, Whose socaks?? says Alan, turning the pages. Evan sits cross-legged on the floor, pointing at the pictures. He wiggles closer to the book, squealing with delight. ‘Sue’s sewing her dress,? he says, laughing out […]
Brandon Firefighters will breathe a little easier soon thanks to a grant received last week. A grant from the Department of Homeland Security for $72, 270 will be used to fund an exhaust system that allows fire trucks to run inside both Brandon’s fire stations on Sashabaw Road and South Street. The system is needed, […]
In the Nov. 17 edition of The Citizen, page 19, the photos were from the Second Annual Brandon Boutique and Craft show.