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By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer In a story The Leader first reported on in November 2019, when the township applied for the grant, $50,000 from the Ralph C. Wilson Legacy Funds arrived, via check, at the Oxford Township Offices on June 15. C.J. Carnacchio, the township’s Communications and Grants Manager, was responsible for the […]
But state funding uncertain By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer “Unlike many schools across the state, we remain in a favorable position, because we have a fund balance that’s rather healthy,” Sam Barna, assistant superintendent of business operations, told the Oxford school board in May. Oxford Community Schools began the 2020-21 fiscal year this […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Mike Gresham, a foster volunteer at Oxford’s K-9 Stray Rescue League, was one of 22 people across the country to be recognized as a National Foster Hero by the Petco Foundation and BOBS from Skechers during their celebration of June’s National Foster a Pet Month. Founded in 1965 and […]
We have noticed a number of scarecrow out in area gardens. “Cool,” we thought. Then we thought some more, “How about have a Scarecrow Contest?” So, we are. Locals can take pictures of their garden protectors now through July 31 and send them to us via email to ShermanPub@aol.com. Our staff will pick our favorite […]
Unlocked A 37-year-old Oxford Township woman reported to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Oxford Township Substation, having her vehicle stolen from the driveway of her Pondview Lane home during the late-night hours of June 26. The woman parked her automobile, a white 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, on her driveway at approximately 7:30 p.m., leaving […]
Mary Ann Thompson remembered for her kindness, smile and love of community By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Mary Ann Thompson, the Addison Township Clerk for two decades from 1976-96, passed on June 18. She was 77-years-old. “What strikes me more than anything else, since I have taken the job, is the township is growing […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer After considerable discussion at a July 7 meeting, Oxford School Board moved 7-0 to not approve an Oakland County regional enhancement millage resolution that would go on the November ballot. “I think it’s poor timing,” said President Tom Donnelly. Oakland Schools Intermediate School District proposed adding a 1.4 enhancement […]
The summer’s first concert in the park was canceled, hours before it was scheduled to start last Thursday. The weekly concert series, organized by Oxford Downtown Development Authority, has been suspended until further notice. “We will be evaluating public health risks as we go forward, but as long as Covid-19 cases are on the upswing […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer A short, two-day closure of the east side of the Burdick St./M-24 intersection in downtown Oxford is planned for this weekend, Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. During those days, drivers heading east or west on Burdick will not be able to cross M-24 (Washington St.). M-24 southbound […]