Oxford Village officials are employing the services of an outside professional to get to the bottom of their missing money mystery. ‘You’re victims,? said Karl Haiser, who co-owns the Ann Arbor-based Michigan Forensic Accounting, Inc., as he addressed the council last week. ‘The people in this room are victims and you need to bring closure. […]
In small towns like the Village of Leonard, one of the highest honors that can be bestowed on a person is the title of Grand Marshal for the big parade. This year that honor goes to Addison Township resident John Sutphin, who will serve as Grand Marshal for the 60th annual Strawberry Festival’s parade on […]
Residents are invited to honor the memory of a man who helped make the Addison Township Fire Department the highly-respected and professional organization it is today. On Saturday, July 7 beginning at 12 noon, Addison Fire Station #1 (4026 Forest St.) will host a memorial service and luncheon for the late Robert Edward Schulz, who […]
The mere mention of feeding the hungry typically conjures up traditional images of soup kitchens and pantry shelves stocked with donated canned goods. But Oxford-Orion FISH is taking advantage of a new trend in order to feed its clients fresh vegetables this summer. It’s called a community garden and the local charity is operating one […]
It won’t be long before Bill Service will have to build a special trophy room for all the awards that he and Oxford Community Television (OCTV) keep receiving for their coverage of local veterans. For the third straight year, OCTV won a State Media Award for its ‘exceptional? coverage of veterans? issues and patriotic activities […]
There’s no doubt Kathleen Hubbard is proud to be an American, but she doesn’t just say it, she shows it by educating local youth about patriotism, Americanism and the sacrifices made by the brave veterans they see everyday. ‘These students are our future and if they have a better insight into these things, then we’re […]
Two young members of Oxford American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108 did their organization, their families and their community proud by earning state-level honors. Kasie Jeffery, of Oxford, was named the state’s Junior Auxiliary Member of the Year, while Shauntia Martin, of Rochester, earned the title of Michigan Department Junior Miss Poppy 2012. Both honors were […]
There are lots of noises that can keep a person from drifting off to dream land at night ? the incessant barking of dogs, raucous parties, fireworks bursting in the sky. Tom Schaible is hoping the Oxford Township Board can do something about that last one from both a noise standpoint and a public safety […]
‘There ought to be a system of manners in every nation which a well-formed mind would be disposed to relish. To make us love our country, our country ought to be lovely.? ? Edmund Burke As a red-blooded American male, I love explosions and the smell of gunpowder. Forget raindrops on roses and whiskers on […]
Doing the right thing is never easy ? and in this case, it’s not cheap ? so we have to applaud the Oxford Village Council for employing the services of a forensic auditor to find out what happened to the $21,177 in missing property tax payments and police funds. Granted, we’re not exactly thrilled about […]