Gathering to remember Graham Bodwell

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.

Talent Within

Seventeen acts at North Sashabaw Elementary’s 11th Annual Talent Show entertained friends and family, March 29. The Kindergartners wore colorful bear ears as they danced and laughed to “The Gummy Bear Song.” Mixed in with singing and dancing were acts with a serious message ? to stop bullying. The student council shared what a bully […]

Springfield Township

NOTICE OF ADOPTION ORDINANCE NO. 78 GROUP INSURANCE PLAN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a Regular Meeting held on March 13, 2008, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted Springfield Township Ordinance No. 78, Group Insurance Plan Ordinance, which ordinance is set forth herein and shall take effect seven (7) days […]

Springfield Township

NOTICE OF ADOPTION AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE NO. 16 JUNK, ANTI-LITTER AND ANTI-POLLUTION ORDINANCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a Regular Meeting held March 13, 2008, the Township Board of the Charter Township of Springfield adopted amendments to Ordinance No. 16, Junk, Anti-Litter and Anti-Pollution Ordinance, which amendments are set forth herein and shall take […]

Just a reminder

Just a reminder ? donations to the Oxford Ramp Park Committee are tax deductible. The committee is attempting to raise $50,000 in matching funds for a $200,000 state DNR grant (applied for by the Village of Oxford) to build a ramp park in Scripter Park. The ramp park would be for skateboarding, in-line skating and […]

Words from the Sup’t

Included in the district’s needs list, which was established through the strategic planning process and lists how the district will utilize bond monies, is the establishment of 1-to-Global learning environments in each of our schools and classrooms. Here, the district will supply each student with a digital learning device that will open up the world […]

SpiritualMatters

What an amazing spring we have had! March started out with April weather, then moved to May weather, and then gave us a taste of June weather with temperatures in the 80’s. That is my kind of March. Every year, I anticipate and measure the coming of spring and the return to the beautiful green-colored […]

Independence Township

SYNOPSIS TAKEN BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE Mr. Wagner called the March 18, 2008, meeting to order at 7:35 p.m., at the Independence Township Public Library. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Present: VanderVeen, Wenger, Rosso, Travis, Dunn, Wagner, Kelly Absent: None There was a quorum. 1. Opening Statements and Correspondence 2. […]

Chief presents case for fire, ALS millages

Members of the Oxford Fire Department last week presented their case for increased staffing and emergency medical services, now it’s up to township officials to decide what, if any, millage proposals will be placed on the Nov. 2 ballot. At their Aug. 25 meeting, township officials will decide whether or not to ask voters to […]

Manzella wins ‘Best Hussle? at Pistons camp

Oxford Middle Schooler Marissa Manzella, 12, was pretty cool when talking about the most recent award she won: ‘I was pretty happy, pretty satisfied I got it,? she said. ‘When they called my name, I didn’t know what to say. It’s hard to explain – I was excited.? Manzella was named the winner of the […]