It’s under control

It’s under control

By Don Rush Local government clerks across the state are in high gear these days as the 2020 Presidential Election nears. This year, unlike in previous presidential elections, the amount of mail-in ballots, social mistrust and pandemic turmoil makes their jobs tougher. When asked if this has been the hardest pre-election process she has been […]

LaMacchia State House campaign well-funded

LaMacchia State House campaign well-funded

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The race for Michigan’s 46th State House District is shaping out to be one of the more interesting to watch this election, as Jody LaMacchia (D-Oxford) challenges incumbent John Reilly (R-Oakland Township). Rep. Reilly was first elected to the position in 2016. The district includes Addison, Brandon, Orion, Oxford […]

W. Burdick/M-24 closes for 2 weeks

Beginning today, Oct. 7, the West Burdick St. intersection at M-24 will be closed to allow for total reconstruction of the west half of the intersection. The closure is scheduled to last 14 days. During this time, traffic heading east and west on Burdick St. will not be able to cross M-24 (Washington St.). Drivers […]

Schools report COVID-19 cases

Schools report COVID-19 cases

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools has reported eight cases of COVID-19 since school began, Aug. 31. As of last weekend, there are at least five active cases: two at Oxford High School, one at Oxford Bridges High School, one at Oxford Virtual Academy and one presumptive case at Oxford Elementary. There […]

Blue & gold Oxford goes teal

Blue & gold Oxford goes teal

Ribbons tied downtown for ovarian cancer awareness month By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer To promote National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Diann Glaza-Helbling of Clarkston helped tie teal ribbons through downtown Oxford earlier this September. Tie Michigan Teal is a statewide campaign, designed to promote awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms. Teal is the […]

Weekly COVID Update

In our 25th week of reporting local COVID numbers, for the second week in a row our area saw a decrease in recent cases, but an uptick in total cases. According to numbers provided by Oakland County, last we reported there were a total of 191 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 203. […]

Locals opt to vote via absentee ballot

Locals opt to vote via absentee ballot

In both Oxford and Addison townships, the number of folks who have requested to vote via absentee ballot has sky-rocketed over the last presidential election. Ballots for the November 3 election were sent out last week. In Oxford, absentee ballots were mailed to 6,150 Oxford Township and Village residents who requested them. According to C.J. […]

Addison Oaks budgeted for some improvements

The Oakland County Parks and Recreation (OCPR) budget for fiscal year 2021 was approved at $28,033,484.The budget places an emphasis on facilities maintenance projects and excellent customer service throughout the 13-park system. Locally, Addison Oaks County Park was included for a couple of upgrades. According to an OCPR press release last week, projects in the […]

M-24 project pushed back to December

M-24 project pushed back to December

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The M-24 construction project will not be finished until early December, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced in a Sept. 25 press release. The project, which began in mid-April had been scheduled to finish in mid-November. “Remaining work includes underground sewer work in Oxford and roadway paving,” the […]

Record-breaking week for girls’ golf program

Record-breaking week for girls’ golf program

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Featuring an exciting foursome of freshmen, Keira Billis, Ellie Gieselman, Gabby Wait, and Lexie Yankee, plus a trio of senior leaders, Kate Dietiker, Janelle Grech, and Eryn Petriko, Oxford girls’ golf head coach Gretchen Gabler was optimistic about her team’s prospects entering the 2020 season. On Tuesday, Sept. 22, […]