By Don Rush Bruce Pearson has been supervisor for Addison Township for about 16 years. In that time he’s seen many initiatives be put before the voters. Next week, on Tuesday, voters of the township will have to decide on three more initiatives and Pearson said he’s behind all three millage questions. The millages are […]
Last Thursday night residents came to downtown Oxford for the opening week of the Downtown Development Authority’s “Open Air at Washington Square” fun. Each Thursday night, from 5 to 7 p.m., through October. 13, residents will be able to stroll downtown to purchase fresh produce and “artisanal goods” in the new community space on the […]
Two Saturdays ago Addison Township Firefighters sold strawberry sundaes for their 70th annual fundraiser. According to Fire Chief Jerry Morawski, the volunteers scooped out 34, three gallon tubs of vanilla ice cream that day, or about 103 gallons of the cold treat. The chief said the fundraiser raised just over $2,400, “which is about average […]
Saturday was a great day for a Strawberry Festival in Leonard. Here, volunteers for the Addison Township Firefighters Association scoop out gallons and gallons of vanilla ice cream and strawberries for sundaes. This was the 70th annual Strawberry Festival and fundraiser for the department. Visitors were able to watch live music, enjoy food trucks, vendors, […]
By Don Rush What a difference a week makes. Final costs for the new Addison Township Public Library building were presented on July 12, at the New Building Committee meeting. According to James Baldiga, president of the library’s board of trustees, “This total is no longer an estimate or a projection. The established total cost […]
Local beekeeper enjoys his craft By Don Rush One thing led to another and pretty soon, Oxford Township resident Aaron Dionne, 49, has about 200,000 honey bees to contend with. And, that’s okay. He’s raising the bees. “I started because I was brewing beer and then mead,” the one-time automotive engineer turned investment Realtor said. […]
By Don Rush When Dave Brown last walked the sidelines for the Oxford Varsity Football Wildcats he was co-defensive coordinator. As of a couple of weeks ago, the Oxford teacher and resident has a new gig – he’s the new football coach at Imlay City High School. “I am extremely excited,” Brown said. “It will […]
Former students travel to sing with music teacher/counselor By Don Rush Lew Wilson retired as a counselor from Oxford Community Schools in 2005. On July 10, 17 years since his retirement, about 40 former students traveled to Ludington, MI to celebrate his 80th birthday. “I love the support,” Wilson said. “And, I am very grateful […]
Replacement of the Maloney Avenue bridge separating Clear and Long lakes in Oxford Township began July 5 and is expected to last until mid-October. The estimated $2.54 million project is paid for through local bridge funds and the Road Commission for Oakland County funds. The project includes reconstruction of one-tenth of a mile of Maloney […]
By Don Rush On July 13, the Oxford Township Board of Trustees sat down for their regular monthly meeting, which lasted just over an hour. Here’s some of the actions taken. Election workers recognized Clerk Curtis Wright presented township elections workers with certificates of appreciation. “As it is the election season, I thought it would […]