Steve Porter is going to be missed. He served the Oxford Police Department as a chaplain and part-time dispatcher for 30 years. “He was a great person to talk to,” Police Chief Mike Solwold remembers. “He was easy-going, pleasant to be around, always there.” As chaplain, Steve assisted officers and citizens during times of tragic […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer It was already going to be a tough year for Oxford’s small businesses with the massive M-24 construction project. Then the unthinkable happened. In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered all dine-in restaurants to close. With little notice, many of Oxford’s establishments hustled […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer The thawing of the ground, melting of the snow and return of relatively enjoyable temperatures have led to many spending more time taking in the great outdoors. For some, including Oxford Township resident Michael Alexander, this time of year means the return of a longtime hobby, collecting maple syrup, […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer On March 10, the first case of Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) was confirmed in Oakland County, one of the first two cases in Michigan. Things began rapidly changing from there as closures and event cancellations rolled in. More things may have changed since press time. As of Sunday, […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Despite all the cancellations due to COVID-19 coronavirus, Oxford Gives Back is still planning their fifth annual spring clean-up, scheduled for the weekend of April 25-26. It is a student-led Oxford Schools organizations and they are watching policies closely. “If anything changes in the next few weeks, we will […]
Just in From Oxford Township: Due to ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Michigan Department of Transportation’s March 25 public information meeting at Oxford High School regarding the M-24 construction project has been CANCELLED.
Faith and Begorrah! Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He was kidnapped from Roman Brittan and brought to Ireland as a slave. He escaped, then returned to convert Ireland to Christianity. Legend has it he used the shamrock to explain the Trinity. He died March 17, 461, which later became a day of […]
More than 25 mayors, supervisors and elected officials across Oakland County, including Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn and Addison Township Treasurer Lori Fisher, gathered in Waterford Township March 3 to condemn Michigan House Bill 5550. The House had been scheduled to vote on it later that day in Lansing, when House Speaker Lee Chatfield, R-Levering, […]
Primary voters went to the poll across the state Tuesday. But, did they notice all the election inspectors patiently working behind the scenes to ensure the safety and efficiency of our democracy? Did they thank them for their service? State Rep. John Reilly and Michigan Township Association Director Neil Sheridan did. They stopped by the […]
For the 24th-time in our nation’s great history, the United Sates is conducting their decennial census. This one is different than the previous 23 censuses, however, as Americans will for the first time have the option to respond online or via phone, in addition to the traditional paper form. Census invitations will be distributed in […]