Who among us, at one time or another, hasn’t wanted to tell a politician to go take a flying leap? But don’t bother to say that to Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn because he’s already done it. Last week, the 1965 Lake Orion High School graduate marked his 70th birthday by going skydiving. “I’ve always […]
Oxford High School’s Class of 2017 walked across the stage and received their diplomas June 6 at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Independence Township. A total of 375 of Oxford’s 404 graduates walked that night.
Tough Mudder, held Saturday and Sunday at the Koenig Sand & Gravel property in Oxford Township, featured everything from running through a field of live wires (above) to using sheer upper body strength to cross monkey-style over a pool of water (right). For more Mudder photos, purchase a copy of The Oxford Leader for only […]
Most people celebrate their birthdays surrounded by family and friends as they enjoy special dinners, blow out colorful candles and open gifts. Oxford resident Tim Speed celebrated his 55th birthday Saturday surrounded by thousands of strangers as he crawled through the mud, plunged into icy water and got shocked by live wires. “It was quite […]
Oxford Village Councilman Erik Dolan is the target of a federal lawsuit that accuses him, in his capacity as an officer with the Oak Park Department of Public Safety, of violating the constitutional rights of a 24-year-old African American man, assaulting him and wrongful arrest. Dominique Peter McCray, of Southfield, is the plaintiff in the […]
ADDISON TWP. – After nine years of leading Kingsbury Country Day School through good times and challenging times, Tom Mecsey, the head of school, is leaving. “I will miss the kids a lot,” he said. Mecsey is heading for Colorado to finish his career and be closer to his family, particularly his grandchildren. “They’re young […]
Come July 1, there will be a new captain steering the ship at Kingsbury Country Day School (5000 Hosner Rd.) in Addison Township. David Poirier was named the new head of school. “We chose from a pool of extremely qualified candidates. We had, I think, 64 applications for the job,” said Oxford attorney Christine Stephens, […]
OXFORD TWP. – A Bloomfield Hills-based developer looking to build a condominium project in Waterstone is requesting that 7.23 acres be rezoned from local commercial (C-1) to multiple family residential (RM). “We’re thinking roughly 44 (attached) units,” said Nora Dedvukaj, director of operations for Contour Development Group, LLC., located on Woodward Ave. A public hearing […]
It seems like every fund-raiser out there these days involves either running or golfing or bugging people to buy some product they really don’t need. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a way to support a fantastic community cause by wandering from bar to bar, imbibing adult beverages and enjoying delicious food? Well, there […]
It’s no secret that cops love coffee and Sheriff Mike Bouchard is no exception. Oakland County’s top cop is inviting area residents to share a cup of joe with him, enjoy some light snacks and “tell me what’s on their mind” when he visits the Oxford Meijer store with his mobile command center on Wednesday, […]