Clear Lake Elementary second-graders went on a field trip Nov. 3 to learn all about goods and services. The kids visited Funky Monkey Toys, Johnston Photography, the Oxford Village Police station and the Oxford Public Library. Students did everything from buy toys to play in a jail cell. What fun!
Oxford’s secret to success in the highly-competitive world of high school wrestling is really no secret at all. Wildcats consistently pin and win on the mat because of the foundation laid by Oxford Youth Wrestling Clubs (OYWC). “Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are,” said Paul McDevitt, who coached the varsity team for 22 […]
Christmas came early for Oxford Community Schools as district voters approved both the bond and sinking fund millage proposals in the Nov. 7 election. Based on the unofficial results, the $28.28 million bond proposal was approved 2,565 to 2,010. The five-year, 0.75-mill sinking fund passed 2,484 to 2,092. “I want to thank the community for […]
Dressed as the Mad Hatter is Ally Waldo, a kindergartner at Lakeville Elementary. She had a blast at the school’s haunted house and fall festival held Friday night. For more color photos, pick up a copy of The Oxford Leader for $1. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
Little Charley Lillian Hendrick’s life was a happy one filled with love until it was tragically cut short when she was brutally murdered by her own grandmother. Now, all that remains of little Charley are memories, photographs and the Oakland County Circuit Court record. Charley went to the beach and loved the water, she dressed […]
They dedicated their time and talents to serving the community for many years and although they’re now gone, they’re certainly not forgotten. On Saturday morning, township officials and staff, family members and residents gathered at the Oxford Township Hall to honor the memories of Sue Bellairs and Dale Birch. Bellairs served as an elected township […]
As a tribute to all those who served in the military, Oxford Middle School students will sing their hearts out. A total of 220 sixth-through-eighth-grade choir students will take the stage this week to perform a variety of patriotic songs as part of the 15th Annual Americana Concert. “I think the kids bring the best […]
Interim Oxford Village Manager Evan Teich was unable to attend council’s work session meeting last week, but his ears were probably burning as officials discussed his proposed staffing plan for the municipal office. “I don’t like this at all,” said Councilwoman Maureen Helmuth. “Nor do I,” said Councilman Erik Dolan. “I don’t think it’s ready […]
Oxford Village officials aren’t necessarily opposed to the idea of moving the municipal office to another spot within their 50-year-old building on W. Burdick St., they just believe there are bigger fish to fry. “I think we’ve got our priorities mixed up,” said Councilwoman Maureen Helmuth. “This is not something I need to be thinking […]
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9 before the Oxford Township Planning Commission concerning a special land use (SLU) request to allow a drive-through for one of the units in a proposed strip mall at 595 N. Lapeer Rd. PELJ Properties, LLC., based in Birmingham, owns the 2.72-acre site and filed the […]