When it comes to keeping an eye on things and catching bad guys, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has many modes of transportation at its disposal. It’s got patrol vehicles, motorcycles, helicopters, boats, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, even a hovercraft. And now, thanks to Oxford Township, sheriff’s deputies will be able to serve and protect from […]
Joe Legault and Peter Veltigian are part of an elite group. On June 13, these young men, members of Troop 366, formally advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout during a joint Court of Honor ceremony held at Oxford United Methodist Church. “It’s a great achievement,” Veltigian said. “When I started high school, my parents […]
Peter Fredericks is one grateful property owner and he let Oxford Township officials know it. Last week, Fredericks, who owns the 1,200-acre Koenig Sand & Gravel property along Lakeville Rd., stopped by the township board meeting to talk about Tough Mudder. He leased his property to the New York-based company for the June 3-4 event […]
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard visited the Oxford Meijer last week with his mobile command center for a meet-and-greet with area residents. Folks munched doughnuts and sipped coffee as they chatted with Bouchard. He listened to their concerns, received their thanks for the job his agency is doing and even had a prayer said for […]
Music filled downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park June 15 as the popular summer concert series returned. Concerts will run every Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Prior to the show, there will be open mic time beginning at 6 p.m.
OHS graduates Olivia Upham (left) and Drake Barry were named the 2017 winners of the Oxford Cup. They are now part of a Wildcat tradition that stretches back to 1930. For more graduation stories and photos, pick up a copy of The Oxford Leader for only $1. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio. The Oxford Cup is […]
Tassels were turned. Diplomas handed out. Mortar boards tossed in the air. Hugs exchanged. Oxford’s Class of 2017 bid a fond farewell to high school life during the commencement held June 6 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Independence Township. A total of 375 of Oxford’s 404 graduates walked across that big stage, a […]
Oak Park is not going to take a federal lawsuit against it and Oxford Village Councilman Erik Dolan, who works for the city as a public safety officer, lying down. “The city stands by Officer Dolan,” said John J. Gillooly, the city attorney. “We will mount an extremely vigorous defense on his behalf and at […]
A 26-unit site condominium development, slated to be built in the southeast corner of Oxford Township, received a recommendation for final site plan approval from the planning commission in a 4-0 vote last week. That recommendation will be forwarded to the township board for another vote, the final step in the approval process. The project, […]
Oxford Elementary students spent the day June 8 learning to be circus performers as Cirque Amongus visited the school with its hands-on program that builds self-esteem, develops motor skills and promotes teamwork.