Groveland Twp.-From an artillery range to a water park to even a prison’a 191-acre parcel of township-owned property has been considered over the years for a host of projects. Now that same property near Grange Hall Road and I-75 will be on the market this spring in hopes of attracting just the right buyer for […]
The Oxford Leader office at 666 S. Lapeer Road will be closed on Saturday, Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 6 in honor of the Labor Day Holiday weekend. All classified ads for the Sept. 8 issue must be in by noon on Friday, Sept. 3.
Ortonville- William Armstrong was curious about the Occupy movement so he decided to find and attend the nearest meeting. For the White Lake resident, that was the April 15 Occupy meeting in Ortonville. While environmental issues were his primary motivation for getting involved, he found a lot of discussion at the meeting about corporations that […]
Brandon Twp.- Less phone calls, more e-mails and newspaper updates. A recent communications audit conducted by Hildy Corbett gave the school district some direction in how parents, employees, senior citizens and other community members want to receive information. Corbett, an independent communications analyst and retired Utica Schools communications director, presented results from the February survey […]
Brandon Twp.- The library needs boardmembers willing to serve a 4-year term. As of last week, only one petition had been picked up at the clerk’s office to run in the November election. Six spots are available on the library board. Five of the current boardmembers have announced they will not run again when their […]
A gathering to remember the late Graham Bodwell will be held from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19 at the Metamora Lions Club. The event is BYOB and a dish. For more information call (313) 563-0714 or (248) 628-6234 or (810) 664-6590.
Two Oxford High School seniors recently expanded their horizons and their futures. Twins Justin and Jordan Zaner, 16, of Oxford Township, recently attended The National Student Leadership Conference’s ‘Diplomacy Abroad? program. The program is a chance for students to experience and study the skills and traits that define leadership through unique learning environments. For two […]
Brandon Twp.- The school district’s septic issues have been ongoing for years and during their April 16 meeting, the board approved $74,000 to be spent on updates to the district’s wastewater treatment plant. The necessary electrical and control updates are a temporary fix, required by the state to keep the district in compliance with state […]
Brandon Twp.- Voters have the opportunity to elect a new township board this fall, and it appears they will have several familiar faces to choose from in the August primary, as well as some newcomers. Karen McArthur, elections coordinator, has been passing out petitions for about a month. Residents 18 or older who are registered […]
Brandon Twp.- Resident and Attorney Fred Miller has announced his intention to run for 52-2 District Court Judge, a position currently held by Dana Fortinberry. ‘I’ve been encouraged by some circuit court judges,? said Miller, 51, when explaining his decision. ‘I work well with people and would like to help with civil and criminal aspects. […]