PONTIAC ? Conducting a feasibility study and addressing the concerns of Addison senior citizens were the main topics Oct. 20 as officials met for the second time in four months to discuss the idea of building a multi-community senior/transportation center. ‘What we’re doing is just exploring this possibility,? said Oakland County Commissioner Eric Wilson (R-Lake […]
The main attraction in the Tuesday, Nov. 2 election is of course the presidential race between Republican George W. Bush and Democrat John Kerry. But locally, Oxford and Addison voters will also be electing 14 township board officials, 12 library board trustees and five parks and recreation commissioners. A total of 37 local candidates are […]
BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE! ? Two Oxford Village homes were demolished last week to make way for future development. On Thursday, 87 S. Washingston St. was torn down. It was followed on Saturday by its neighbor to the south 89 S. Washington St. (shown above). The properties are owned by Annuity Acquisition Group. According to […]
As candidates go, these two are as different as night and day. One is a 73-year-old Republican, retired pharmacist and small business owner, father of five and grandfather of 13. The other is a 21-year-old Democrat who attends Oakland University and works part-time as a library clerk and veterinary assistant. But there’s at least one […]
We can see no good reason why Addison voters should not approve a request to renew one of their fire department’s three small operating millages. Voters are being asked to reauthorize (or renew) a 0.75-mill fire operations levy for a six-year period, beginning in Dec. 2005 and ending in Dec. 2010. The millage is currently […]
Once again we are proud to wholeheartedly endorse Oxford’s own Republican WILLIAM R. PATTERSON to represent District #1 on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. What can we say about Bill that we haven’t already written or he hasn’t already demonstrated in his six years in public office. Put simply, Bill is an honest and […]
Don’t be alarmed if you see a large group of strange people stuffed with straw gathering in downtown Oxford Saturday, Oct. 23. No, it’s not a Ray Bolger look-a-like contest. It’s just Oxford’s second annual Scarecrow Festival. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Centennial Park will play host to loads of Halloween and autumn fun. […]
Oxford/Orion FISH is looking for a new home. The local charity, which provides emergency food and financial support to low-income families and individuals, is searching for at least 3,000 square feet to house its food pantry and a future resale shop. FISH’s food pantry is currently housed in a basement level room at Immanuel Congregational […]
You don’t need a workshop full of elves and team of flying reindeer to spread joy this holiday season. All it takes is a phone call to Oxford/Orion FISH and a little extra shopping. For the second year in a row, the local charity group is conducting ‘AngelFISH,? a holiday gift program for low-income individuals […]
I’ve got a great idea. It’s an idea that would benefit our community’s less fortunate members. It’s an idea that would benefit one of our most active and visible local charities. It’s a completely sound and totally logical idea. Unfortunately, it would involve the cooperation of our local governments and some common sense, so right […]