Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling said they were ‘very surprised and honored? after being presented the ‘Educational Program of the Year Award? for its Fifth Core World Language Culture Program at Automation Alley’s 12 annual Awards Gala held at the GM Heritage Center in Troy. ‘We were told there were 60 applicants for the award […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies in Addison Township responded to a call that a woman’s estranged husband had allegedly broke into her father’s home and threatened her with a knife. According to the sheriff’s report, Mark Dowell, 25, of Addison, entered the home through a window. Once inside, Dowell allegedly fought with a male friend of […]
Where the fear of war with other countries used to be solely based upon who had the best ‘fire power? and military forces, now must be accompanied with who has the best computer hacker and computer virus defense systems. According to Congressman Mike Rogers, a republican who represent the 8 district, and is also chairman […]
With 62 vedors The Women’s Expo ‘Fight Like a Girl,? sponsored by the Oxford Chamber of Commerce proved to be another success. The event was held at Boulder Pointe Golf and Country Club. ‘I felt overall it was successful, the vendors seemed pleased and we had a good turnout,? said Chamber Executive Director Holly Bills. […]
The annual Scarecrow Festival, sponsored by the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is back and better than ever on Oct. 20 between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in Centennial Park. New this year is ‘the best homemade scarecrow contest,? which is open to the public for the first time, said DDA Director Madonna VanFossen. ‘Anybody […]
Independence Township non-union workers are getting a raise, except for those elected. Supervisor Dave Wagner motioned on July 17 for department heads and non-union employees to receive 3 to 7 percent pay increases, one percent of which will go directly to health care. The motion was approved by a 5-2 vote. Trustee Dan Kelly, who […]
This year’s Clarkston Garden Tour, July 18, offered six gardens throughout the area, including the Forbes and Cooper houses near downtown. A steady flow of flower and plant afficianodos admired the variety and creativity of the gardens, learning tips and ideas to bring back to their own garden. The tour was sponsored by the Clarkston […]
The 2,100-square-foot interim Independence Township Senior Center is now under construction. The 1,500-square-foot basement has been dug, walls built, and cement floor poured. The rough in for the main floor was started this past week. ‘The entire thing should be roughed in and roofed in three weeks,? said Dave Belcher the building director and general […]
Independence Township paramedics are going paperless, and saving money too. The township board granted Independence Fire Department’s request on July 17 to change billing companies to an electronic billing agent and electronic EMS Reporting System. The fire department will sign a contract with Parastar for EMS billing for less than what they pay with AccuMed, […]
After 24 years on the Parks and Recreation Commission, Rick Laidler is stepping down. ‘The reason I’m stepping down is because I am retiring and I’m moving to Florida,? he said. ‘I am 64 years-old, so I am ready to retire.? He is moving to Fort Meyers with Marie, his wife of 43 years. After […]