It appears the old McDonald’s site could go from peddling hamburgers to selling used cars. Oxford resident Tamer Shaker, owner of Redline Motor Group, is looking to transform the site located at 280 N. Washington St., south of Helen St., into a pre-owned vehicle dealership. ‘My plan is to put about 40 to 50 vehicles […]
As the new director for the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, Nicole Stirrett is on a mission to get to know the local business community. ‘I plan on going and knocking on every door,? she said. On the job since July 1, Stirrett is genuinely excited about devoting her time and talents to improving Oxford. She’s […]
Not many people these days spend their lives in the same small town where they were born and raised. Sure, the world is a big place with lots to offer and explore, but there’s something to be said for being content with those four sleepy corners where time moves just a little slower, folks are […]
My wife is fond of saying that Helen Smith is who she wants to be when she grows up. If more people had this goal, surely this sad old world would be a much better place. A world filled with Helen Smiths would be fiercely independent, loyal to the core, kind and generous to all, […]
A spokesman for a Canadian-based instant messaging application says despite claims to the contrary, the company did provide the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office with the information it requested concerning the case of a 14-year-old Oxford girl who was allegedly blackmailed last year. ‘In this specific case, Kik did receive requests from the Oakland County Sheriff’s […]
Helen Smith wouldn’t want words like icon and legend used to describe her, but she most definitely was both of those things in Oxford. Helen Smith wouldn’t want folks making any sort of a big fuss over her, but the community is going to. Helen Smith wouldn’t want Oxford to be sad, but it is. […]
You hold in your hands a piece of history, something that’s sure to become a collectible. It’s not just your average, mild-mannered copy of the Oxford Leader. No, sir. This is the first-ever Super Oxford Leader. Exactly what’s so ‘super? about it? Good question, Jimmy. This edition is a combination of the Oxford Leader, a […]
Oxford Township officials are moving forward with plans to connect the Lake Villa Manufactured Home Community along Lakeville Rd. to the municipal water system. Last week, the township board voted 4-3 to fund the project by using $600,000 from the water fund and borrowing $1 million from the sewer fund for a period of 10 […]
Oxford’s former Sea Ray plant is in the process of being transformed into a privately-owned recreation center filled with businesses specifically geared toward kids and families. ‘It’s a one-of-a-kind thing,? said Jennifer Geare, property manager/executive assistant with the Lake Orion-based Mills Real Estate Ventures, which bought the building in September 2014. ‘We haven’t seen this […]
Plenty of feedback and suggestions were given by the Oxford Township Planning Commission last week regarding plans to place a used car lot on the old McDonald’s site. Neighbors, traffic, security and lighting were among the topics of discussion as officials questioned and advised the potential applicant, Oxford resident Tamer Shaker, during a pre-application conference, […]