Polly Ann Trail bridge draws more criticism

‘It looks like a vintage school cross-walk with an arch tacked on to it.? That’s how Oxford Village President Steve Allen described what the proposed 100-foot long, prefabricated Polly Ann Trail pedestrian bridge looks like to him. ‘The original request was more proportional and ornate so as to make it be a landmark for the […]

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas! Once again I’d like to share the warmth of the season with all of you. Those two boys on the right have a little more warming up to the season than the rest of us. With me are my grandchildren, from the left (standing) Karen Offer, Savannah, twins Haley and Trevor Speed and […]

Independence Township

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE Supervisor Stuart called the December 16, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wagner, Wenger Absent: None There is a quorum. 1. Approval of the agenda as submitted. […]

Independence Township

StATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY of OAKLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDINANCE aMENDING THE MORGAN Lake RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMEnt An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of amending the Morgan Lake Planned Residential. Development situated in Sections 25 and 36 of the Township, in accordance […]

Orion Township

Notice is Hereby Given: 1. That the Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Orion has initiated the process of making certain improvements to Supervisor’s Plat of Lakeview Sub. (Hopefield, Kinmount, Cornith) by chloriding it four (4) times a year. 2. That a preliminary cost estimate prepared by the Township is on file with […]

Oxford Township

Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees Adopted 2004 Meeting Schedule Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at the Oxford Veterans Memorial Civic Center, Second Floor, 28 North Washington, Oxford, MI 48371 at 7:30 p.m. January 14, 2004 July 14, 2004 January […]

Oxford Schools

SCHOOLS OF CHOICE PROGRAM The Oxford Area Community Schools in Oakland County will continue to operate a schools of choice program on a limited basis for the second semester of the 2003-2004 school year. Because of limited space in our schools, the following are the only openings available: 10th grade – 6 openings 11th grade […]

CHS grad helps capture Saddam Hussein

History took place halfway around the world with the capture of Saddam Hussein, and Clarkston High School graduate Michael Shelswell was right in the middle of it. Shelswell placed a phone call to mother Muriel at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. ‘He had a very low voice and he said ‘Mom, did you hear the […]

Clarkston Jaycees become official charter

After six weeks working to start a Michigan Jaycees chapter in Clarkston, Cheryl Pellicci’s goal was realized. The group recently signed up member number 20, which is the amount they needed to start a chapter. ‘I was surprised by how fast it happened,? Chapter President Pellicci said. ‘We did it in only six weeks, and […]

Davison appointed CEO, president of Oxford Bank

Only in Smalltown USA can the boy who opened his very first savings account at the local bank grow up to be bank president. ‘This is something I’ve worked towards and I appreciate the opportunity. I’m very excited,? said Jeff Davidson, referring to his recent appointment as president and chief executive officer of Oxford Bank. […]