Service above self. For members of the Rotary Club of Oxford, this isn’t just some noble motto they pay lip service to during a weekly meeting ? it’s a definite way of life. This Friday, Oxford Rotarians will gather at the home of their current president, Bob Warnke, to celebrate 75 years of unselfishly volunteering […]
Membership drives, fund-raisers, new hours ? Ron Brock has lots of plans and goals as the Northeast Oakland Historical Society’s (NEOHS) new president for the next two years. But even though his eyes are on the future, Brock’s focus remains firmly on the past. ‘Everybody’s so intent on improving and expanding and growing that they […]
It’s unclear what financial impact Michigan’s new laws repealing personal property taxes for businesses will have on local governments like Oxford Township and Village. The two municipalities will undoubtedly lose some revenue as a result of this, but exactly how much is the question. And it’s not an easy question to answer given how complicated […]
There’s no shortage of opinions regarding the new state laws repealing the levy of personal property taxes on items such as equipment, tools, furniture and computers used for commercial and industrial purposes. ‘With any tax structure there has to be a balance between business and residential taxes,? said Oxford Township Treasurer Joe Ferrari, who’s opposed […]
In a civilized society, taxes are a necessary evil. Now, I tend to believe taxes are more evil than necessary and some are more evil than others. That’s why I was pleased to see the state Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder put an end to the most evil of taxes ? the personal property tax. […]
Oxford resident Bruce Bunker isn’t letting the winter weather get him down. Over the weekend, he carved a snow sculpture of a 1938 Pontiac Coupe in the backyard of his Hilberg St. home. It’s approximately 8? feet long and looks like it could take off down M-24. ‘If the winter is getting the best of […]
The first time former Oxford Village Deputy Clerk Marion Patricia Paad got her day in court, it resulted in her being acquitted of embezzlement charges related to public funds. She’s hoping her next day in court will be a big pay day as she’s filed a civil lawsuit in U.S. District Court against the village, […]
After a blazing hot summer and an extremely mild fall, the party is officially over. Old Man Winter blew into town on Wednesday, Dec. 26, dumping approximately 7-8 inches of fluffy white snow on the Oxford/Addison area. Fortunately, the first major snowfall didn’t seem to have much of a negative impact. DTE Energy’s website showed […]
Tragedy struck on Christmas Eve day as a 40-year-old Oxford woman died in a vehicular accident on N. Coats Rd. Alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash that claimed the life of Emily Zubalik at approximately 1:40 a.m., according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department. Zubalik was driving north on N. Coats Rd., […]
Normally, I use my column space to criticize the actions of local governments and officials. And 99 percent of the time, they give me plenty of things to write about. Bless their corrupt, inept and lazy little hearts. But this is one of the those rare occasions where I have nothing but kudos to dole […]