Oxford Village

Village of Oxford Notice of HYDRANT FLUSHING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Village of Oxford Department of Public Works will begin flushing hydrants on April 22 , 2013 for approximately one week. During that time, residents may experience low water pressure as well as discolored water and possible sediment. If you have any questions, contact […]

Council vote on election change set for Monday

Ortonville- The village council will vote on whether to change the election schedule during their meeting scheduled for 7 p.m., Oct. 27, at the township offices, 395 Mill St. The change has been proposed in order to have village elections coincide with the township, school board, state, and federal elections. Proponents of the change say […]

Oxford Village

village of oxford synopsis of regular council meeting april 9, 2013 Call to Order 1. Pledge of Allegiance- moment of silence for troops 2. Roll Call- Bailey, Nichols, Albensi, Nichols. Absent: Helmuth 3. Approval of Minutes- Approve Minutes of March 26, 2013 as presented. Motion carried. 4. Approve the agenda ? Motion carried. 5. Presentation/Public […]

Community invited to CJH visit

Clarkston Junior High School, 6595 Middle Lake Road off Waldon Road, hosts a Clarkston Schools Community Visit, 12-2 p.m., Monday, April 22. Students and teachers will demonstrate and explain what they’re learning and doing in their classrooms. Call 248-623-5400.

Deputy Report

Dazed and confused On Oct. 12, a Brandon deputy responded to the area of Perry Lake and Seymour Lake roads, the scene of a rollover crash. The vehicle was empty. Contact was made with the complainant at a home in the 1700 block of Patterson. She said she was on her way home from a […]

Students make Medieval toss

Goodrich-Students in Ed Oset’s high school physics class learned a modern lesson using medieval technology. The assignment this week, construct and demonstrate a trebuchet. A medieval engine of war with a sling for hurling missiles, or pumpkins for GHS students. For the most part, explains Oset, a trebuchet is similar to a catapult except it […]

Brandon assistant superintendent retires

Brandon Twp.? Sue May, 54, Brandon Schools assistant superintendent for curriculum and instructional services, since Oct. 2003, is retiring. Her last day is June 30. ‘It’s just the right time,? said May, a Waterford resident who has worked in Michigan schools for 30 years. ‘My husband is traveling a third to half of his time […]

PhyleTec fits into downtown

Filling the 98-year-old Garter Building at Main St. and Depot Road, PhyleTec communication technology company is the new face in downtown Clarkston. ‘I love old buildings,? said Charles Phyle II, CEO and president. ‘When you’re looking for a place, you have two options: a nice place that’s really expensive, or a cool place that’s less […]

Briefs

Look for new business phone book In next week’s edition of The Ad-Vertiser, be sure to look for the North Oakland County Business Phone Book. The 32-page special section is a quick guide to area businesses providing goods and services in our area communities. From electronics to food to real estate, the section is a […]

Letter to Editor

Dear Editor, As a medical scientist who has been studying incurable diseases for the past 42 years with support from the National Institutes of Health and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, I write to urge you to support Proposal 2 in the upcoming election. This proposal will amend the State Constitution to address human embryonic […]