Addison Township Township of Addison Board Meeting Synopsis The Addison Township Board; its elected members are Supervisor Pearson, Clerk Bennett, Treasurer Fisher, Trustee King, Trustee Newby, Trustee Gierak and Trustee Senft held a meeting on November 21, 2016, at 1440 Rochester Rd. Leonard, MI 48367. The following action was taken: Amended agenda to include #4: […]
Elizabeth “Betty” Jean Wernet (McQuade) passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was 94. She was born March 22, 1922 to Michael and Sarah McQuade in Detroit, Michigan on March 22nd, 1922. She married William (Bill) in Northville, Michigan at the age of 20; they celebrated 71 years of marriage […]
The Northeast Oakland Historical Society is looking for donations of Oxford High School yearbooks – 1980, 1988, 1989, 1997 and all yearbooks 2000 to present. The society is also in need of player piano rolls – especially Christmas tunes. Other items that pertain to Oxford – advertising, souvenir pieces, made in Oxford items – are […]
William “Billy” Hauxwell, of Maple City, MI, formerly of Oxford, was killed in a tragic auto accident on Nov. 15, 2016. He was 63. He is survived by children Sam, Aiden and Greer, and siblings Max Hauxwell, Jackie (Richard) Book and Gayle (Bruce) Thomas. His brother, Lawrence “Whitey” Hauxwell, passed away on Dec. 5, 2016, […]
Charter Township of Oxford 2016 – December Board of Review Please take NOTICE that the Charter Township of Oxford, December Board of Review is called into session to hear appeals and to correct both the assessment and tax rolls for the following reasons: Changes in Taxable value due to a newly recognized Ownership Transfer as […]
When asked what they needed to do in order to be faithful to God, John Wesley, the founder of Methodism and the Methodist Church, gave the early Methodists three general rules. They were not long, complex rules, but simple ones that would be easy for people to remember and follow: “Do no harm, do good […]
Donald A Weber., of Oxford and formerly of Niles, OH and Bradenton, FL, passed away on November 14, 2016. He was 87. He was preceded in death by his wife Norma “Jean.” He was the father of Dana (Chuck) Fortinberry and Kurt Weber; grandpa of Charles Lane (Lauren) Fortinberry, Brendan Fortinberry and Cameron Fortinberry and […]
Reva Joyce Brown, of Oxford, passed away November 25, 2016. She was 87. She was born December 20, 1928 to the late William and Sylvia Laidlaw. Reva loved puzzles, Bingo and spending quality time with her family. Reva is survived by her daughter Deborah (Vern) Neeson of Oxford; grandsons Andrew (Shana) Neeson and Edward (Andrea) […]
What has become of our country? Everyone has the right to protest as long as they don’t interfere with the rights of others but never have I seen such hatred and vitriol from people who are supposed to be so tolerant and peace-loving (well, as long as you don’t disagree with them). I’m talking about […]
On Tuesday, Dec.13, the Rotary Club of Oxford will host its annual Christmas Party for Seniors at the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center, 745 N. Oxford Rd. The event begins at noon and includes a turkey dinner and entertainment. The luncheon is free for area seniors. Please call (248) 969-5065 to make reservations.