A decision made by the Oxford Village Council last week means residents of the Willow Lake subdivision won’t see a reduction in cut-through traffic when the new school year begins next month. Council voted 3-1 to deny a traffic control order from Police Chief Mike Neymanowski that would have prohibited right-turns from westbound Lakeville Rd. […]
This wasn’t an easy column for me to write. I agonized over it and penned it at the last-minute. I wasn’t sure if I should publish it, but I’ve never been one to just sit on the fence when I feel an issue is important, so here goes. In the past, whenever the issue of […]
By CJ Carnacchio Leader Editor Being able to hop in a car and drive anywhere at anytime is a privilege that most people take for granted. But there are plenty of folks out there, who for one reason or another, don’t have or can’t afford that luxury. Fortunately for them, there’s a new service called […]
When Oxford Township voters trek to the polls for the November election, they’ll be asked to approve a two-year, 1-mill property tax increase for police protection. Last week, the township board voted 4-2 to approve ballot language for the proposal. If approved by voters, the levy would begin with the December 2012 tax bill and […]
For a pet owner, there’s only one feeling worse than having a cherished animal go missing and that’s the awful fear that their furry little friend has been abducted. Day and night, the owner wonders who took their pet, what was the motivation and will they ever see their animal again safe and sound. The […]
Robert James Barnhart, of Oakland Township, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. He was 67. Beloved father of Kevin (Tammy) Kowalski, Amy (James) Fiser, Ali and Noah Barnhart. Dearest son of Robert H. and the late Nettie Barnhart. Loving brother of Donna (Bruce) Wolfram and grandfather of Katlyn, Lacie, Paige, Raymond, Genna and Chistina. […]
Kristine Sue (Rosebush) Beebe, age 61 passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 16,2012 at the Avram Funeral Home in Mayville, MI., Pastor Bob Service officiating. The family will receive visitors 3-8 PM Wednesday. August 15,2012 at the Funeral Home and 10 a.m. until time […]
Oxford-Orion FISH is in desperate need of volunteers to collect food donations at this year’s Renaissance Festival in order to restock its pantry and feed those in need. ‘By now, we have hardly any food left in our basement. It’s almost empty,? explained FISH Pantry Coordinator Sandy Klersy. ‘I’m having to buy a lot more […]
Normally, when you read news stories about kids and guns, it’s never a good thing. From accidental shootings to violent rampages, major media outlets often paint a negative picture that youth and firearms simply don’t mix. What many folks don’t see are the positive stories about how firearms can teach youth respect, safety, responsibility and […]
Oxford Township is exploring the possibility of purchasing six acres of undeveloped land from its water system customers to help pay their considerable debt. The land adjoins, on the north side, the existing 27 acres which the township already owns along Dunlap Rd., north of Seymour Lake Rd. The 27 acres houses the township’s office […]