100-year-old redbrick storm drain found By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer As we reach the end of July, the relentless M-24 project is about halfway done. The project, which officially began in April, reached its apex with the closure of the east Burdick St. intersection in downtown last weekend. Previously it was reported there were […]
Schools announce instruction plans for fall By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools released more details about what school will look like this fall in a July 22 email sent to parents by Supt. Tim Throne. The plan was developed in accordance with recommendations and requirements set by Michigan’s Return to School Roadmap. […]
Each week since April 13, The Leader has reported our community’s COVID-19 statistics as shared by Oakland County. The County provides a breakdown of how the virus has touched us all by ZIP code. We concenrate on three local ZIPs: 48367 (Leonard and eastern Addison Township); 48370, the western side of Addison; and 48371, Oxford […]
Warrant issued for aggravated assault of girlfriend By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer At 4:15 p.m. on July 23, the Oxford Township Sheriff’s Substation received a telephone call from a Lake Villa Mobile Home Park resident who said she heard arguing and screaming from a neighboring unit on E. Manor Street. While en route, the […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer In times like this, every little bit helps struggling businesses. With generous donations from the community, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority was able to raise money through its LoveOxford crowdfunding campaign to support downtown businesses through the current crisis. The campaign raised $5,250 from over 90 patrons, including a […]
A contractor for the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) will perform soil borings (taking soil samples) starting today (Wednesday), through Monday, Aug. 3, in the area around a small bridge on Maloney Street in Oxford Township in anticipation of the future replacement of the bridge. Neighbors near the bridge will notice work around the […]
July 21 was the filing deadline for village council, library board and school board candidates running in the Nov. 3 election. (Not to be confused with the upcoming Aug. 4 primary.) Here is the unofficial list of candidates that have filed, taken from the county website. For Oxford Village Council, four are running for two […]
Immanuel Congregational Church has resumed distribution of meals to the community on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Meals will be prepared “box luncheon” style and will be handed out through car windows in the church parking lot. There is no cost for this service and no identification is required. Immanuel’s Tuesday Night Community […]
Both Oxford, Addison townships see large increases By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer The Voting Policies in State Constitution Initiative, also known as Proposal 3, was approved on November 6, 2018, receiving a “yes” from nearly 67-percent of registered Michigan voters. Among the eight policies this proposal added to the Michigan Constitution was no-excuse absentee […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Beginning at 10:30 a.m., last Thursday (July 16), motorists near the area of W. Drahner and Pontiac roads were inconvenienced by road closures and many residents living in the proximity suffered a loss of power for several hours. These issues were the result of a flatbed semi-truck attempting an […]