Dear editor, Brian Doyle, a long time employee of Independence Township Parks and Recreation is leaving. He has been employed with the township since October of 1987. He has worked at Clintonwood Park 15 years as the park superintendent. Brian was a perfectionist, innovator, motivator, and especially a friend who will be missed. He always […]
15 years ago – 1994 ‘Accident closes I-75? After cutting each other off for miles, two road-raging drivers southbound on I-75 near Clintonville finally hit, lost control, and spun out. They hit three cars, sending four people to the hospital. ‘O’Neill wins? Candidate Megan O’Neill beat Republican challenger Kerry Kammer for U.S. House of Representatives. […]
The Oxford football fans that traveled to Bloomfield Hills last Friday were treated to another spectacular outing by all-everything quarterback Glacier Wallington who led the Wildcats to a 35-14 victory and a berth in the state playoffs. Senior Wallington, who has been a starter for four years, did a little bit of everything. From his […]
Citizens spoke, government listened and as a result, the stop signs located at the intersection of Powell and N. Glaspie streets in Oxford Village are staying put. Last week, council voted 4-0 to keep them in place. ‘I think without a stop sign there, anybody who wants to cross that street will have a problem,? […]
Dear editor, Laura Colvin nailed it … “flat-out disappointing” (?(Al) Roberts? Rules,? July 22)! Congrats to Ms. Colvin for telling it like it is! In the Air Force, I learned that good leadership is leading by example. Dr. Roberts missed by a mile. He should have taken a pass, even if four knuckleheads on the […]
The winds weren’t exactly whipping Tuesday, but enthusiasts and curious passersby managed to get quite a few kites high in the sky over the field near Dixie Baptist Church in Springfield Township. Great Turtle Toys, located in Independence Township, will host the kite fly at Dixie Baptist every Tuesday, from 6-8 p.m., during the summer. […]
It was Mini-MITES Monday in Oxford High School’s auto lab as 24 students put their skills and knowledge to the test. MITES stands for Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society. Every year, MITES hosts a state competition for high school students studying the various skilled trades. A contingent of OHS auto students is always sent […]
There’s no better place for children to learn a lesson in local economics than their neighborhood toy store. Clear Lake Elementary second-graders visited Funky Monkey Toys in downtown Oxford Friday to learn all about how small businesses benefit communities. Store owner Tom Jones (also known as Mr. Monkey) explained to students how each dollar spent […]
Activities for ‘senior citizens? don’t just mean pinochle and embroidery ? it also includes getting outside for sports. The Independence Township Adult Activity Center offers sports for men and women throughout the year, including Men’s Softball 50+, which plays Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. at Clintonwood Park next to the senior center.
Starting to reach retirement age, Baby Boomers are having as much impact as ever. “They’re redefining what it means to get older,” said Margaret Bartos, director of the Independence Township Adult Activity Center, also known as the Senior Center. “They’re more self sufficient, greater sense of entitlement, more knowledgeable, they want more choices, and they […]