Back in September, The Leader reported on Prickles the Swan, a cygent with Angel Wing Syndrome — which affects the bird’s ability to fly. Recently, Prickles was rescued from a pond on the Polly Ann Trail and transported to the Howell Nature Center.
Management at The Oxford Leader figures it is about time we introduce the two individuals who are writing most of your community news these days. So, without further eloquence, please say “hello” to Teddy Rydquist and Danielle Smith. Rydquist, of Lake Orion, will cover most of Oxford sports, Oxford Township and the Oakland County Sheriff’s […]
In last week’s edition of The Leader there were some inaccuracies in our article on the Oxford Christmas parade. 1. Parade line up starts at 11 (not 10 a.m.) and is finished by 12:30; 2. The Oxford Chamber has teamed up with the Oxford Village Police Department, not the Oakland County Sheriff for Toys for […]
Another Michigan winter approaches and it’s not going to be a warm one. Especially for those who don’t have a warm winter coat. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office kick off the 32nd year of the Coats for the Cold campaign. “’Coats for the Cold’ is a good way to help […]
Former Oxford resident John Edward Kargetta, born June 16, 1933 in Farmington, Michigan, passed away on November 14, 2019. He was 86 years old. Devoted Husband of Janet. Proud father of Ben (Ann) and John (Conchis). Proud grandfather of Robert and Emily. Loving brother of Edith. Preceded in death by brother William and sister Marion […]
Former Oxford school teacher Bernice A. Rigby died on November 14, 2019. She was 85 years old. Bernice, of Sterling Heights and formerly of Lake Orion, was the beloved wife of the late Miles; loving mother of Diana (Jerry) Maroudis, Dennis (Laura) Rigby and the late David (Tina) Rigby; dear grandmother of Jason (Jeanine), Chris, […]
Joseph M. Gall passed away peacefully at home on November 11, 2019, at the age of 73 after losing his fight with cancer – the one thing he couldn’t fix. As ‘a muscle-car guy in a hybrid world,’ his favorite T-shirt sayings summed up his philosophy of life: Real men don’t need instructions. Compost happens; […]
CDBG funds discussed Local units of government have scheduled meetings to figure out what they are going to do with their Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG). The purpose of these public hearings are to “review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of CDBG funds.” The […]
Mark your calendars. Downtown restaurants and businesses are going to stay open and put out special offers on Friday, Dec. 6, for the annual Soup & Sweet Stroll. Visitors can purchase tickets in Centennial Park then stroll from restaurant to restaurant and store to store tasting Oxford’s signature hors d’oeuvres, soups, and sweet baked goods. […]
Lightning Technologies, the Oxford-based pallet manufacturer, named Damian Kassab as Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board, according to Lightning Technologies’ Founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board Jeffrey Owen. Kassab was most recently the Managing Partner and Director of Solyco Advisors, a Rochester, Mich.-based boutique strategic-advisory firm focused on delivering intelligent business […]