An accusation that an Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) meeting last month was conducted in an illegal manner has no merit based on an attorney opinion. The special meeting held by the DDA on Friday, May 12 did not violate the state’s Open Meetings Act (OMA), nor was it conducted contrary to DDA bylaws, according […]
Own a boat? Like parades? Want to have some fun? If you answered ‘yes’ to all three questions, the members of the Lakeville Boat Parade Committee want you to hit the water with them on Saturday, July 1. The second annual parade on the 460-acre Lakeville Lake in Addison Township is scheduled to begin at […]
We have four words for the Oxford Board of Education – get your act together. Honestly, the board looks more like a cheesy soap opera these days than an elected body of community leaders charged with educating students properly and spending tax dollars wisely. Scratch that, the board looks more like one of those annoying, […]
Oxford’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) board got a good old-fashioned pep talk last week. “I believe in you. The county believes in you. We support you and we’re here to help and work with you,” said John Bry, program coordinator for Main Street Oakland County (MSOC), an economic development program for downtowns that emphasizes historic […]
If you see Alex walking along the streets of Oxford, don’t pet him or offer him any treats. He’s busy working and shouldn’t be distracted. The 17-month-old black Labrador retriever is more than simply man’s best friend enjoying a stroll outdoors. He’s a guide dog. More specifically, he is Justin Willcock’s guide dog. “He loves […]
Daniel Axford Elementary first-grader Vance Stipanovich is absolutely soaked and loving every minute of it during the school’s Field Day. Last week, the 2016-17 school year came to a close. See you in the fall! For more photos, pick up a copy of this week’s issue of The Oxford Leader for $1. Photo by C.J. […]
Timothy McLean is passionate about local government and he’s hoping to bring that passion to Oxford Village. Last week, McLean, the current city manager for Wayland, Michigan, was interviewed by council for the village manager position that opened up earlier this year when Joe Young was fired. “Public service is all that I’ve ever wanted […]
Kingsbury Country Day School, a charter public school located at 5000 Hosner Rd. in Addison Township, is about to get a bit bigger over the summer. On Friday, June 16 – the last day of school – a ground-breaking ceremony was held for an expansion project that includes constructing two new classrooms, tripling the size […]
Daniel Axford Elementary held its annual Field Day to celebrate the end of yet another school year. Wacky games and popsicles all around!
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Attention motorists, the resurfacing of Pontiac Rd., from the Oxford Village limits – located between the Oxford Public Library and Oxford Elementary School – to W. Drahner Rd., will commence next week. The Clarkston-based F Allied Construction is scheduled to begin the project on Monday, June 26 and complete it […]