Service above self. For members of the Rotary Club of Oxford, this isn’t just some noble motto they pay lip service to during a weekly meeting ? it’s a definite way of life. This Friday, Oxford Rotarians will gather at the home of their current president, Bob Warnke, to celebrate 75 years of unselfishly volunteering […]
Membership drives, fund-raisers, new hours ? Ron Brock has lots of plans and goals as the Northeast Oakland Historical Society’s (NEOHS) new president for the next two years. But even though his eyes are on the future, Brock’s focus remains firmly on the past. ‘Everybody’s so intent on improving and expanding and growing that they […]
It’s unclear what financial impact Michigan’s new laws repealing personal property taxes for businesses will have on local governments like Oxford Township and Village. The two municipalities will undoubtedly lose some revenue as a result of this, but exactly how much is the question. And it’s not an easy question to answer given how complicated […]
There’s no shortage of opinions regarding the new state laws repealing the levy of personal property taxes on items such as equipment, tools, furniture and computers used for commercial and industrial purposes. ‘With any tax structure there has to be a balance between business and residential taxes,? said Oxford Township Treasurer Joe Ferrari, who’s opposed […]
In a civilized society, taxes are a necessary evil. Now, I tend to believe taxes are more evil than necessary and some are more evil than others. That’s why I was pleased to see the state Legislature and Gov. Rick Snyder put an end to the most evil of taxes ? the personal property tax. […]
Oxford resident Bruce Bunker isn’t letting the winter weather get him down. Over the weekend, he carved a snow sculpture of a 1938 Pontiac Coupe in the backyard of his Hilberg St. home. It’s approximately 8? feet long and looks like it could take off down M-24. ‘If the winter is getting the best of […]
An accident involving a delivery truck and a utility pole caused a good number of Oxford homes and businesses to lose power Friday afternoon. A semi-truck making a delivery to Carla’s Fresh Market (1200 S. Lapeer Rd.) got tangled in some cable and phone lines while maneuvering behind the store and ripped off the top […]
Effective Monday, Sept. 1, monthly water rates in Oxford Village will increase by 5 percent. Last night following a public hearing, council voted 4-1 to increase the minimum charge all village water customers pay for the first 2,000 gallons ? regardless of whether or not they use it ? from $17.20 to $18.10 per month. […]
An 18-year-old Oxford pedestrian was rushed to the hospital Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle on W. Drahner Rd., just east of Newman Rd. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, Kristian Brodnax-Hill was walking along Drahner near the center of the road when he was struck by a 1999 Jeep Cherokee driven […]
Weed harvesters are a great way to keep a lake from being overrun by aquatic plants, but not when they’re floating upside down. Around 8:30 a.m. Monday, an Addison man was operating a weed harvester in the northern portion of Lakeville Lake, near Army Rd., when his vessel capsized. ‘I’m not sure what happened,? said […]