At 10 a.m., April 21, the Old Mill, 366 Mill St., Ortonville will open for its 44th year. Dean Salley, Ortonville Community Historical Society president, said volunteers are needed to help create more than 2,000 historical profiles of items in the museum. ‘There’s been many new items donated to the Old Mill over the past […]
After meeting twice last week, Oxford Township officials were unable to reach a consensus to place fire operations and Advance Life Support millage proposals on the Nov. 2 ballot. The second time, township officials couldn’t even agree to hold the meeting. At their Aug. 25 regular meeting, township officials discussed placing requests for a 1.75-mill […]
The Brandon Blackhawks start the season with a younger team than other years. There are five sophomores on the team this year, four of which will be starting. The sophomores actually take up one third of the team, leaving six seniors and four juniors. The Blackhawks 2007 season was 14-17, and Varsity Coach Ron Wagner […]
From more than 40 flavors of premium tobaccos for hookahs to a walk-in humidor with a selection of cigars to unique smoking accessories, try Dave’s Tobacco Lounge in downtown Ortonville. ‘We continue to lead the way in developing the pleasurable experience of hookah smoking along with selection of fine cigars,? said Dave Kuhs, owner of […]
The summer season is coming to a close, but that doesn’t mean the road construction season is too. A re-surfacing project began Monday night on a 5-mile stretch of M-24 extending from just north of the Oxford Village limits to Brauer Road in Lapeer County. Rob Morosi, spokesman for the Michigan Department of Transportation, said […]
Being outdoors and active, especially while hunting, is something that has always been a part of Oxford Township resident Dick Reddaway’s life. Even now, 13 years after being diagnosed with Huntington’s disease, Dick is still as active as possible – to the point of pulling together all his strength in order to accomplish one of […]
CERT turkey dinner From 5-8 p.m., April 27 , the Brandon Community Emergency Response Team will host a turkey dinner at the Ortonville United Methodist Church, 93 Church St. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment and protective clothing for CERT. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 and under. Details: Diana […]
The luck of the Irish was with Chris Tucker on St. Patrick’s Day, as the Brandon Township resident rolled an impressive 805 series. (The highest points achievable in a series is 900). Tucker was at the Cherry Hill Bowling Lanes in Clarkston, bowling as he often does with his Sanction League ‘Bucks and Does,? when […]
Oh deer On March 28, a Brandon deputy was dispatched to the area of S. Sashabaw and Sherwood roads to euthanize an injured deer in the roadway. X-Box mystery On March 29, a Brandon deputy was dispatched to the 4200 block of Sherwood Road for a home invasion. The complainant said an X-Box 360 game […]
An attempt to pass two vehicles in a ‘no passing zone? appears to have been the cause of a collision Friday afternoon on W. Oakwood Road, west of N. Coats Road. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, a 33-year-old Oxford man driving a 2002 Chevy Cavalier was westbound on W. Oakwood Rd. when he […]