“What’s it going to look like?” Ever since it was announced a few years ago that a pedestrian bridge for Polly Ann Trail users would be constructed over M-24, people have asked this question. Finally, there’s an answer. The proposed bridge site plan is currently under review, after which it must go before the Oxford […]
“It’s not a done deal.” That’s what John Elsarelli, the planning/zoning official for Oxford Village, had to say about the recently submitted site plan for the Polly Ann Trail pedestrian bridge over M-24. Elsarelli said the village planner, the Northville-based McKenna Associates, Inc., has reviewed the plans and was not satisfied. “The site plan is […]
Holly Twp.’Firefighters from both Brandon Fire Department and Groveland Township Fire Department were among about 100 firefighters that responded to an April 18 Holly Township brush fire that consumed more than 300 acres. ‘We were the second department called in to the fire,? said Steve McGee,Groveland Township Fire Chief. ‘The only way to fight these […]
Groveland Twp.? Their names are synonymous with the church where they prayed. Bird, Cogshall and Ogden are just a few of the Mt. Bethel Church members now buried at the 160-year-old church cemetery near Jossman and Bald Eagle Lake roads in the rolling Groveland countryside. They founded the church, cleared the forests and were pioneers […]
Only in Smalltown USA can the boy who opened his very first savings account at the local bank grow up to be bank president. “This is something I’ve worked towards and I appreciate the opportunity. I’m very excited,” said Jeff Davidson, referring to his recent appointment as president and chief executive officer of Oxford Bank. […]
Tuesday, December 9 Suspicious circumstance called in by a resident on Mechanic St. turned out to be an unknown individual going into Daniel Axford Elementary. A 25-year-old Island Lake Dr. resident was arrested for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after being stopped for speeding on W. Burdick St. Suspicious circumstance on East St. Medical […]
Hadley Twp. – A sign posted in the yard of Anne and Greg Koss of Hadley township reminds locals to ‘pray for our soldiers defending freedom in Iraq?. Anne’s son-in-law, U.S. Army Spc. Promotable Chris Paesano has been stationed at Camp Muleskinner in Baghdad since March; her brother-in-law, U.S. Army Col. Joe Helminiak is an […]
A past Brandon High School In-House Suspension room supervisor will be arraigned on charges of sexually assaulting a female high school student. Following a preliminary hearing on April 19 to establish probable cause, Circuit Judge Dana Fortinberry bound Jodi Keck, 27, of Owosso over on one count each of third degree and fourth degree sexual […]
Hey out there! Santa is still reading letters from kids all over the world to help him decide what will be in his sleigh on Christmas Eve. Santa’s very own special mailbox will be in downtown Oxford in front of Centennial Park, on S. Washington St. Just write your letter and drop it in the […]
Speeders Beware! Addison Township Substation Commander Sergeant Pete Burkett is now well equipped and looking to find you. Recently, the Addison Township Board of Trustees approved renting a “Smart Cart,” or a speed-detecting, solar powered radar cart. These carts are placed at the side of the road and can detect the speed of any vehicle […]