A cast of talking insects along with an abnormally large piece of fruit are coming to the high school’s Performing Arts Center as the Oxford Theater Company presents ‘James and the Giant Peach? Nov. 19-21. Based on the popular 1961 children’s novel written by British author Roald Dahl, the play follows the surreal adventures of […]
Whether it’s pasta for the whole family or a night of drinks and good music with friends, Lombardo’s Bar & Grill is ready to become everyone’s favorite neighborhood hangout. ‘We want to be their corner restaurant and after 9 o? clock, we want to be their corner bar,? said co-owner and operator Dominic Lombardo. Located […]
Something big and full of hot air visited Oxford Middle School last week ? and no, it wasn’t a politician. The folks from Big Sky Hot Air Balloons, an Oxford company that specializes in hot air balloon rides, visited sixth-graders to give them a lesson in convection, a method by which heat energy is transferred. […]
When we think of lawyers, it’s generally related to something unpleasant ? lawsuits, crime, accidents, injuries, etc. But there are times when an attorney can be a real lifesaver, a godsend to some poor person in need who has nowhere else to turn for help. Attorney Fred Fresard, of Oxford, got the chance to do […]
Oxford Village ? Park Street was abuzz Sunday as a swarm of bees invaded the tranquil neighborhood looking for a place to build their new hive. It seems a honey bee hive located in Chris and Janine Bishop’s backyard at 41 Park Street became overcrowded and gave birth to a second queen. This new queen […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Leonard and Clear Lake elementaries will start the 2005-06 school year with new, yet familiar principals. Joyce Brasington, who’s served as an assistant principal at Oxford Middle School for the last five years, is moving east to take over as principal of Leonard Elementary. Suzanne Hannant, who’s served as Leonard’s […]
It was supposed to be a day to honor the North Oakland Transportation Authority’s (NOTA) political and financial supporters. But Pat Fitchena got the surprise of her life June 11 at the Orion Senior Center when she was presented three tributes honoring her work as NOTA’s executive director since January 2004. ‘I was floored,? said […]
About 60 or so concerned citizens packed the tiny Bear Paw Cafe in Lakeville Nov. 12 to hear U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Brighton) speak and ask some questions over a cup of coffee. Referring to the landmark health care bill that recently passed the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives, one woman uttered the question that seemed […]
Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling was among the approximately 1,500 parents and educators from around the state who traveled to Lansing Nov. 10 to protest educational spending cuts and meet with legislators. ‘This is just the beginning of a greater, grassroots effort to get more and more people coming to Lansing to meet with legislators […]
A new five-year master plan for the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department was approved last week by township officials. ‘It’s an excellent plan,? said Parks/Rec. Director Ron Davis. ‘I think it’s very thorough and pretty straightforward as far as what the residents want us to continue to do with our parks.? The master plan […]