Prior to leaving for deer camp, I wrote an article in the Nov. 18 edition about Republican Congressman Mike Rogers? visit to the Bear Paw Cafe in Lakeville. The majority of the spirited discussion was focused on the socialist health care bill recently approved by the Democratic-controlled House. However, Rogers also said a few words […]
Two things you can deduce about author W. Dale Ogle from reading his books ? he loves danger and cold places. Last week, the Oxford resident released his second book entitled ‘Tsunami: Beast of Antarctica.? ‘It’s somewhat like the ‘Poseidon Adventure,? but a lot different in that there’s a lot more detail,? said Ogle, who’s […]
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About 60 or so concerned citizens packed the tiny Bear Paw Cafe in Lakeville Nov. 12 to hear U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Brighton) speak and ask some questions over a cup of coffee. Referring to the landmark health care bill that recently passed the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives, one woman uttered the question that seemed […]
Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling was among the approximately 1,500 parents and educators from around the state who traveled to Lansing Nov. 10 to protest educational spending cuts and meet with legislators. ‘This is just the beginning of a greater, grassroots effort to get more and more people coming to Lansing to meet with legislators […]
A new five-year master plan for the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department was approved last week by township officials. ‘It’s an excellent plan,? said Parks/Rec. Director Ron Davis. ‘I think it’s very thorough and pretty straightforward as far as what the residents want us to continue to do with our parks.? The master plan […]
It looks like one of Oxford Township Trustee Sue Bellairs? dreams is about to come true. At the Dec. 9 meeting, the township board is expected to decide on a date to hold its first annual meeting. ‘I’ve always wanted to have one,? Bellairs said. ‘We’ll probably do it around budget time in the fall […]
Oxford Lakes Dental Care celebrated the grand opening of it’s newly expanded and remodeled office at 91 S. Washington Street with a Nov. 12 ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Brighton). After 10 months of construction, Drs. Dan and Donna Sahutske saw about 2,500 square feet added to their facility, giving them a […]
Oxford/Orion FISH’s pantry will be fuller thanks to Oxford Township. Last week, the township board awarded an emergency services contract to the organization in the amount of $5,072. ‘It’s going to be a tremendous help,? said FISH Pantry Coordinator Val Cass, of Oxford. The money came from the 2009 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds […]
The power of the Press has struck again. A Nov. 4 column (‘SW quad generating traffic woes?) by Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio was cited in the Oxford Village Council’s decision last week to make the north side of Dennison Street, between Washington (M-24) and Hudson streets, a no parking zone 24 hours a day. The […]