When Oxford township and village voters trek to the polls in November, they will be asked to renew the two millages that fund their fire department. Township officials last week voted unanimously to place a 1.5 mill renewal request for fire/EMS operations and a 1-mill renewal request to fund Advanced Life Support (ALS) on the […]
After two years of shooting short films and commercials for festivals and contests, Nathan Bunker is finally ready to try his hand at producing a full-length feature film. ‘It’s political thriller set in the not-too-distant future,? said the 2002 graduate of Oxford High School, who lives in North Hollywood, California and is cofounder of the […]
Even though Oxford Township was only partially responsible for the extensive problems in the Elk View Estates subdivision, officials last week agreed to pay 100 percent of the tab to fix things. ‘My thoughts have always been whatever our fault is, we take care of it, plain and simple,? said township Trustee Joe Bunting, who […]
There comes a time in every man’s life when he must set aside his own desires, ambitions and vanity to make a difficult decision based on what’s best for the greater good be it his family or his community. Fortunately, it appears Oxford Village Councilman Michael Hamilton has chosen to do that by deciding to […]
‘Never ASSUME because when you ASSUME, you make an ASS of U and ME.? ? Felix Unger Oxford and Addison residents should count themselves very fortunate to have a cable station that makes every effort to videotape and broadcast their local government meetings. People can tune into Oxford Community Television on any given day or […]
Leonard was the place to be Saturday as it hosted the annual Strawberry Festival. A total of 1,574 strawberry sundaes were served by the Addison Twp. Firefighters Association, which grossed approximately $4,722. Aiding the ice-cream-scooping firefighters were 18 employees from Kohl’s department store. Kohl’s donated $2,000 to the association, which helps local folks in times […]
Even though the ordinance states guns aren’t allowed in Oxford Township parks, those who attend the Aug. 2 Open Carry Picnic at Seymour Lake Park (see story left) with a gun on their hip won’t have to worry about being ticketed. Why? Because the ordinance is unenforceable. ‘A municipality can prohibit the discharge of firearms, […]
Time to go over the ol? picnic checklist. Potato salad and coleslaw ? check. Hot dogs and hamburgers ? check. Pistol and holster ? check. That last item may sound a bit odd, but not if you’re planning to attend the Open Carry Picnic scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2 at Seymour Lake Township […]
An Oxford man well-known in youth baseball circles was charged with embezzling money from his team’s fund. Gregory James Williams, 46, of Oxford, was arraigned in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court July 10 on a charge of embezzlement over $1,000, but less than $20,000. The crime is a five-year felony. Williams, who pleaded not guilty, […]
Images of luscious, red strawberries are popping up all over the charming Village of Leonard. It can only mean one thing ? the 57th Annual Strawberry Festival is almost here! The popular local festival returns to downtown Leonard Saturday, July 18. Kick off an entire day of fun with a pancake breakfast at Leonard United […]