Suspected drugs and paraphernalia were found in an Oxford High School student’s car during an Oct. 15 canine search of the school and its grounds conducted by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. A quantity of suspected marijuana, along with a scale, pipe and rolling papers, were found inside a 2001 Mercury Sable LS belonging to […]
Some long-overdue changes could be coming to the Oxford Village charter. Last week, village attorney Bob Davis informed council he planned to review the charter and present a list of proposed amendments at the Dec. 9 meeting. ‘We’ve been kicking around for almost two years now the concept of getting our charter up-to-date,? he said. […]
Oxford Middle School’s choirs will once again pay homage to local veterans with a show dedicated to their courage, their sacrifices and their patriotism. The 12th annual Americana Concert will return to the stage of the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 1 beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments […]
Citizens spoke, government listened and as a result, the stop signs located at the intersection of Powell and N. Glaspie streets in Oxford Village are staying put. Last week, council voted 4-0 to keep them in place. ‘I think without a stop sign there, anybody who wants to cross that street will have a problem,? […]
It was Mini-MITES Monday in Oxford High School’s auto lab as 24 students put their skills and knowledge to the test. MITES stands for Michigan Industrial and Technology Education Society. Every year, MITES hosts a state competition for high school students studying the various skilled trades. A contingent of OHS auto students is always sent […]
There’s no better place for children to learn a lesson in local economics than their neighborhood toy store. Clear Lake Elementary second-graders visited Funky Monkey Toys in downtown Oxford Friday to learn all about how small businesses benefit communities. Store owner Tom Jones (also known as Mr. Monkey) explained to students how each dollar spent […]
Maintaining existing services, hiring additional staff, refurbishing old trucks to increase their life-span and maintaining budgetary reserves. In a nutshell, that’s what the millage proposal for the Oxford Fire Department boils down to in the Nov. 4 general election. When Oxford voters trek to the polls, they’ll be asked to approve a six-year, 3.5-mill property […]
A ghoulishly good time was had by one and all as the Leonard Elementary PTO hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat event Friday night in the school’s parking lot. Costumed kids travelled from one decorated vehicle to another collecting all kinds of sugary goodies. They also got to sit by a roaring fire, enjoy apple cider and […]
Editor’s Note: Last week, the Oxford Leader submitted questions to Oxford Public Library Director Bryan Cloutier regarding the Nov. 4 millage request. OXL: Why is the Oxford Public Library seeking this 10-year, 0.4518-mill increase? What exactly is it needed for? How will it be used? How will it benefit the library and its patrons? Cloutier: […]
Little Greyson Melnechuk celebrated his first birthday on Oct. 21. Normally, that’s a milestone for any child, but it’s especially significant in Greyson’s case because he came into this world premature and fighting for his life. Every day is another victory as he continues to battle health issues and receive constant care. ‘What I’ve learned […]