Reported jaywalking leads to accident

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer On the evening of Nov. 26, a 58-year-old Leonard woman was the victim of a pedestrian accident in downtown Oxford. According to Oxford Village Police reports, at 7:13 p.m., the victim and her husband attempted to cross Washington St. from the area of the Ox Bar and Grill to […]

Help fill this Tahoe with toys

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer As parade goers are making plans to watch this local Christmas tradition make its way down Washington St., the Oxford Village Police Department is encouraging attendees to not only bring their families, but a little something extra. For the second year, Village PD will have their Chevy Tahoe out […]

Shop with a Hero coming to Oxford Meijer

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Meijer may look a bit busier than normal this Thursday, Dec. 5. That’s because the Oxford Village Police Department, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and Oxford Fire Department will gather there with 30 children for their annual Shop with a Hero event. “Meijer started this back (in the mid 2000s) […]

Former editor starts new gig with Oxford Twp.

Former editor starts new gig with Oxford Twp.

From covering town to promoting it By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer C.J. Carnacchio is no stranger to Oxford. Having worked in the community for 20 ½ years as a writer-turned editor for The Oxford Leader and living in the same community for the past 19 years, the 43-year-old has taken up a new position […]

Over 100 years in the making

Oxford Library leads efforts to digitize back issues of The Leader By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Leader has been a staple in the Oxford community throughout its 121-year history. From documenting monumental moments that would forever change Oxford to sharing the stories of those that call the community home, The Leader has […]

Friends delivering the goods (and $10k)

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer At their annual meeting last Wednesday, the Friends of the Addison Township Public Library presented Library Director, Jaema Berman and James Baldiga, library board of trustees president, with a check for $10,000. The donation will be applied to the New Building Capital Campaign which will help fund the new […]

400 attend career exploration event

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer When a student begins high school, they enter their final years of adolescence and thoughts of their future start to flow. Recognizing this, Oxford High School sent approximately 400 of its students to a career exploration event that was sure to leave lasting impressions on those that attended. MiCareerQuest […]

Elks host feast for homeless Vets

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Conversations were flowing while the laughs kept on growing at the Rochester North-Oakland Elks Lodge #2225 this past Saturday as they hosted 35 homeless veterans from Detroit for an afternoon of fun and food. “The Elks are a patriotic group and we do a lot for the community and […]

Local food pantry looks to help 220 area families

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer As the holidays approach, individuals are stocking up on those must-have items everyone dreams about seeing on their Thanksgiving table. However, not everyone’s pantries will be stocked this year, so Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry wants to do something about it. FISH is turning to the community for help to […]

Literacy Club benefits from local donations

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer The Lakeville Elementary Literacy Club has a lot to be thankful for this season. They were the recipients of some local generosity totaling $305. At the 2019 Oxford Business and Health Expo, held back in September, the Oxford Chamber of Commerce announced the Literacy Club was chosen to receive […]