Oxford Village planning commissioners last week made it clear they don’t want to classify tobacco stores and pawn shops as ‘adult uses? in order to prevent them from being able to open in downtown Oxford. ‘I don’t think stopping (tobacco shops from opening) is a very wise thing for us to do,? said Commissioner Jack […]
When it comes to the idea of regulating ‘human signs,? the Oxford Village Planning Commission last week decided not to get involved. ‘This one you can deep-six,? said Commission Chair Sue Bossardet to village planner Chris Khorey, who had written a memo advising commissioners of their regulatory options. At issue is the method of advertising […]
Atlas Twp.-At approximately 3 p.m., Monday a 17-year-old Lapeer male driving a pickup truck south on M-15 near Green Road attempted to stop for a vehicle in front of him and swerved into the path of a northbound sport utility vehicle driven by a 52-year-old township woman. The driver of the pickup truck along with […]
Ortonville- Village officials have been granted a two-week extension to answer a grievance filed by two terminated Department of Public Works employees. ‘We haven’t decided whether we will approve or deny (the grievance),? said Village Council President Ken Quisenberry. ‘It isn’t all yes or no, it can be anything in between. It can be negotiated.? […]
A leaky roof at the Addison Township hall in Lakeville caused the senior center to be closed for the past two weeks and prompted Supervisor Bruce Pearson to begin discussing the need for a new building. ‘That is something we’re going to have to address, because, we’re going to have to do something with this […]
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but classic car owners like Jim Unis are gearing up for something delightful. The 75-year-old Oxford resident will be showing off his 1971 Plymouth Cuda, a black convertible, at the 62nd Annual Meguiar’s Detroit Autorama March 7-9 at the Cobo Center in downtown Detroit. His Cuda will be part […]
Matt Lentz is returning to home turf. The 2001 Brandon High School graduate and former University of Michigan offensive lineman was signed by the Detroit Lions on April 7 as an unrestricted free agent. ‘I’m very happy,? said Lentz, a 6-foot, 6-inch 320-pound guard. ‘It feels pretty good to be a Lion, being born and […]
Ortonville- A kick-off meeting late last month for the second annual Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville shows that locals are ‘walking the walk, not just talking the talk,? says Event Chair Colleen Cordner. ‘I almost couldn’t sleep, I was so impressed by the people who showed up,? Cordner said. ‘I’m proud to come from Brandon. […]
As we move closer to working out the details of formulating a state budget, tough decisions must be made on spending finite resources to ensure that taxpayer dollars go toward bettering the state and making improvements for Michigan residents. This has and needs to be a continued priority for the future, as outlined in Gov. […]
Upset about chamber firing Bills as director Holly Bills was amazing at her job as exeuctive director of the Oxford Chamber of Commerce! She not only was great with our business, but not one person I have spoken with while mentioning her name, has had one bad thing to say. I was so shocked to […]