Oxford Village is considering purchasing the property currently leased by Spearing Tool and Manufacturing Company at 98 Glaspie St. Council voted unanimously May 13 to authorize attorney Bob Bunting to ‘take action as needed to make a recommendation … regarding the opportunity to acquire? the 1?-acre parcel, surrounded by Scripter Park, the ball fields and […]
Oxford Village voters could be asked on an Aug. 5 ballot to give their permission to sell some publicly-owned land on Dayton and Mill streets. On May 13, the village council voted unanimously to authorize the administration to draft ballot language requesting the sale of two village-owned lots located between 18 and 64 Dayton St. […]
To construct a strong building, you must start with a solid foundation made from bricks, concrete or steel. To build a strong community, you also must begin with a solid foundation comprised of volunteers, business owners and committed youth. The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce May 15 honored 10 individuals who’s community spirit and selfless […]
Ortonville – In September of 1944 Dane Guibert was an 18 year Cass City high school graduate, on a ship headed for the Philippine Islands. ‘Naturally I was scared,? said Guibert. ‘It was my first time away from home and I had no idea what I was going to.? Fresh out of high school, the […]
Brandon Twp – Brandon Township denied John Hagar, owner of Bullfrog’s Restaurant, recent request for another license in his name. The liquor license Hagar was asking for currently belongs to David Watts, Inc, Brandon’s Landing. On May 19, the township board motioned to deny the request for a license transfer, because neither Hagar nor David […]
Nearly 10 years have passed since Congress authorized the construction of the National World War II memorial now under construction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. After many years of fund-raisng and public hearings the effort to honor America’s World War II generation will be dedicated on May 29, 2004. A well deserved and […]
Dear Editor, One of the determining factors in our decision to purchase our home in Atlas Township was the requirement of a three acre minimum for lots upon which to build a new residence. This requirement causes a little distance between neighboring homes and helps to preserve the rural feel and character of the Atlas […]
Dear Editor, On May 10th, A Charity Motorcycle Ride was held in Ortonville to raise money for Compassion International’s USA Kids Ministry. I would like to take a moment to thank those who made this event a success. Local Business, as always, were EXTREMELY generous! Boomers Biker Apparel, D.L. Bonner Jewelers, ReMax Property Center, Flagstar […]
Dear Editor, I would like to publicly thank the members of our school board for looking out for the benefit of some of our youngest citizens. Many people do not know we were in danger of losing our half day/every day kindergarten program at the Brandon Schools due to possible budget cuts. Currently there are […]
The following is public information from official documents, including written statements, handwritten eyewitness accounts, court recordings and press releases from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department substation, Brandon Township, and the Michigan State Police post in Groveland Township. Right-hook shiner Sunday, May 11, a 31-year-old Clarkston woman struck an Ortonville woman in the face at Brandon’s […]