Good news for Oxford Township and Village, the municipalities were awarded a combined $46,102 in wellhead protection grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment. ‘This is a great way to start off the new year,? said township Supervisor Bill Dunn. The township was awarded $21,127 while the village is set to receive […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Long before Henry Ford’s assembly line transformed Detroit into the Motor City and Michigan into a manufacturing mecca, this land was dominated by the fur trade. Detroit itself was founded in July 1701 as a French outpost to control the rich fur trade in Michigan and the surrounding states that […]
It’s a big project with a big price tag, but Leonard Village President Mike McDonald feels it’s worth it because it needs to be done and the municipality is getting a great deal. ‘I think it will be a good thing in the long run,? he said. ‘I think people will see the benefits.? Apparently, […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Those seeking employment have a new tool available to them, free of charge, at the Oxford Public Library. It’s called the Job & Career Accelerator and it’s a new web resource available through the Library of Michigan’s eLibrary (MeL), which can be accessed at www.mel.org. ‘It’s very nice,? said Wendy […]
A former deputy mayor of Pontiac could be the next village manager of Oxford. Council last night voted 3-1 to offer the village manager’s position to Kervin Joseph Young, of Hazel Park. According to his resume, Young has worked in many various positions for local governments since 1969, most notably serving as the Pontiac City […]
It appears the speed limit on N. Oxford Road between Ray Road and the village limits will be reduced, but by how much remains to be seen. ‘I can tell you now, I’m pretty sure it’s probably going to go down,? said Sgt. Derrick A. Barker, Sr. of the Michigan State Police Traffic Services Section. […]
They gave all of their tomorrows for our today. They made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve this Republic’s freedom and security. Though they slumber in graves around the nation and throughout the world, they live on in the hearts and minds of grateful countrymen. In remembrance of the heroic deeds and selfless actions of America’s […]
How appropriate that a classic poem about an “old Bill” who served his country was recited on Memorial Day by another Bill who once answered duty’s call. Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force, was the keynote speaker for the annual ceremony held in downtown’s Centennial […]
Music will once again fill downtown Oxford this summer as the wildly popular ‘Concerts in Centennial Park? series makes its debut at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, May 27). The classic rock bank Cole’s Law will kick off the summer concert series, which has been aggressively expanded this year to 16 concerts over a 14-week period. […]
Countless legends of the music industry have performed on this famous stage for 44 years, but last week, it was the Class of 2016 that rocked the house. Oxford High School launched 341 graduates into the world following the May 26 commencement ceremony held at the DTE Energy Music Theatre in Independence Township. Superintendent Tim […]