When Oxford Township voters trek to the polls for the November election, they’ll be asked to approve a two-year, 1-mill property tax increase for police protection. Last week, the township board voted 4-2 to approve ballot language for the proposal. If approved by voters, the levy would begin with the December 2012 tax bill and […]
For a pet owner, there’s only one feeling worse than having a cherished animal go missing and that’s the awful fear that their furry little friend has been abducted. Day and night, the owner wonders who took their pet, what was the motivation and will they ever see their animal again safe and sound. The […]
Robert James Barnhart, of Oakland Township, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012. He was 67. Beloved father of Kevin (Tammy) Kowalski, Amy (James) Fiser, Ali and Noah Barnhart. Dearest son of Robert H. and the late Nettie Barnhart. Loving brother of Donna (Bruce) Wolfram and grandfather of Katlyn, Lacie, Paige, Raymond, Genna and Chistina. […]
Kristine Sue (Rosebush) Beebe, age 61 passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 16,2012 at the Avram Funeral Home in Mayville, MI., Pastor Bob Service officiating. The family will receive visitors 3-8 PM Wednesday. August 15,2012 at the Funeral Home and 10 a.m. until time […]
Oxford-Orion FISH is in desperate need of volunteers to collect food donations at this year’s Renaissance Festival in order to restock its pantry and feed those in need. ‘By now, we have hardly any food left in our basement. It’s almost empty,? explained FISH Pantry Coordinator Sandy Klersy. ‘I’m having to buy a lot more […]
Normally, when you read news stories about kids and guns, it’s never a good thing. From accidental shootings to violent rampages, major media outlets often paint a negative picture that youth and firearms simply don’t mix. What many folks don’t see are the positive stories about how firearms can teach youth respect, safety, responsibility and […]
Oxford Township is exploring the possibility of purchasing six acres of undeveloped land from its water system customers to help pay their considerable debt. The land adjoins, on the north side, the existing 27 acres which the township already owns along Dunlap Rd., north of Seymour Lake Rd. The 27 acres houses the township’s office […]
Long before video games and computers ruled the day, it was a child’s imagination that fueled his or her play. Hands and minds, not circuits and electricity, made toys come alive to delight little girls and boys. Now through the end of August, the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum (1 N. Washington St.) is featuring a […]
An expenditure of up to $16,000 for engineering fees related to two proposed safety paths was approved last week by the Oxford Township Board. Officials authorized spending an amount not to exceed $11,000 for engineering work related to constructing a safety path along the north side of Seymour Lake Rd. between Fountain View Lane and […]
If 236 years of American history has demonstrated anything, it’s that nothing can stop an entrepreneur with an idea and a dream ? not even government red tape and fees. Case in point, Kerri (Linto) Smith needed to raise $4,660 to pay off the government, so she could sell her brand new maternity pillow, called […]