Addison Township Public Library officials are currently exploring their options for a new building in the future and, at a June 19 Addison Township board meeting, James Baldiga pitched one of those ideas to Addison Township board members. During a presentation to the board, Baldiga requested Addison donate a township-owned plot of land, which is […]
After serving Addison Township for nearly nine years, Addison Township Deputy Supervisor Sherry Beens is set to retire on July 7. Looking back, Beens said she’s proud of all the positive changes the township has seen throughout her tenure as deputy supervisor— including the relocation of Addison Township’s new town hall in 2015 and the […]
When classes aren’t in session, many kids don’t always know when their next meal will be during the summer break. Over the summer, parents are typically at work or they simply can’t afford to serve their children three meals a day. That’s why Oxford Schools is working to help fight hunger throughout the summer through […]
State Rep. John Reilly (R-Oakland Twp.) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives June 21 that would permanently exempt homeschooling families from being required to submit Educational Development Plans (EDP). Educational Development Plans are annual academic and career evaluations, which are mandated by the state’s Department of Education for all public school students starting […]
Those looking to silmultaneously support two worthy causes are in luck. T-shirts are now on sale for $10 each at Red Knapp’s American Grill in downtown Oxford (2 N. Washington St.) and The Oxford Leader office (666 S. Lapeer Rd.). These green-and-white fashion statements combine the spirit of the Lone Ranger (Oxford’s claim to fame) […]
Downtown Oxford’s Girlfriends Walk hosted its eighth annual Girls Night Out event last week, which brought nearly 500 ladies to the downtown area. Shopping, music, raffles, giveaways, and sweet treats were all part of the fun as ladies explored the downtown area and made donations to Career Dress of Oakland County, an organization that helps […]
Oxford Board of Education member Mike Schweig submitted his resignation at the June 13 meeting following some confusion regarding the process to amend meeting minutes. “I’ve always appreciated people who see the dignity in the struggle and, sometimes, that struggle is amazing. However, lately I have not been able to serve as a unifying force […]
A total of 540 folks gathered at eight bars and restaurants in downtown Oxford Saturday night to enjoy adult beverages, delicious food and good company as part of a pub crawl to benefit the annual Lone Ranger Parade and Festival. The event grossed approximately $4,000, of which, after expenses, it’s estimated that more than $2,500 […]
A $56.7 million budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year, which begins July 1, was presented last week to the Oxford Board of Education by Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations Sam Barna. The budget includes nearly $56.7 million in total revenue, with local revenue accounting for $5.8 million of that total, based on a student […]
Clear Lake Elementary Physical Education/Health Teacher Mike Sudrovech made a June 13 presentation to Oxford’s Board of Education, along with Oxford High School Physical Education Teacher Dave Brown and Lakeville Principal Kristy Gibson-Marshall, on proposed changes to the district’s sexuality and reproductive curriculum. According to Gibson-Marshall, the committee received feedback from more than 500 families […]