For the fifth year in a row the North Oakland VFW Post 334 adopted a shelf at Oxford/Orion FISH. On Feb. 9 the group presented a check for $1,200 to FISH’s Food Pantry Adopt-a-Shelf program. “We encourage other business, community groups, or individuals to come out Adopt-a-Shelf or give donations to FISH to support OUR community also,” […]
Following the success of its inaugural year, Four County Community Foundation’s Return to Earn internship program is making plans to once again help local businesses and students connect in 2023. According to a press release from the foundation, this talent retention initiative seeks to provide quality, paid summer internships for college students in or near […]
By Don Rush The Oxford Township Board of Trustees met at the township hall on Dunlap Rd., on Jan. 8. Here’s a recap of actions. All trustees Catherine Colvin, Rod Charles, Margaret Payne, Jon Nold, Supervisor Jack Curtis, Treasurer Joe Ferrari and Clerk Curtis Wright were in attendance. During public comments Township Communications and […]
Township of Addison Public Hearing Notice Zoning Board of Appeals Please be advised pursuant to the Provisions of Public Act 110 of 2006 as amended, the Township of Addison Zoning Board of Appeals on March 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter, shall hold a Public Hearing and the meeting/hearing will be held at […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF OAKLAND STATE OF MICHIGAN 2023 BOARD OF REVIEW NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Charter Township of Oxford’s Board of Review will meet at the Oxford Township Meeting Room, 300 Dunlap Road, Oxford, MI 48371 at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 for the purpose of examining the […]
During halftime at last Friday’s varsity boys basketball game Winterfest Queen Reina St. Julian and King Preston Mueller were crowned. To top off the Winterfest game, the boys defeated Stoney Creek, 49-45 to improve to 4-3 in Oakland Activities Association Blue play. Photo by T&C Photos.
By Don Rush The safest place in Oxford this past Sunday was the American Legion Hall on E. Drahner Road. The Walter Fraser Post 108 was packed not only with veterans of the United States armed services, there were also close to 100 EMTs, firefighters and pistol-packing law officers from the Oxford Village Police Department […]
Former Oxford cop writes By Don Rush These days life for former Oxford Police Officer James Malcolm starts by finishing up his morning chores. “I wash dishes, have my coffee, walk my dog Jimmie and watch old episodes of Leave It To Beaver,” Malcolm said from his home in Arizona. “You’ve got to love retirement, […]
By Don Rush A year of sadness and healing, however a year of growth and opportunities. That is how Ava Swieczkowski described the year 2022. When last Leader readers read of Swieczkowski, 18, who goes by the professional name of Ava Swiss, was singing at Detroit’s annual Thanksgiving Parade. Before that, readers learned of the […]
By Don Rush Since 2007, Love INC of North Oakland County has worked on building relationships and a working network of 25 area churches to help residents who “lack resources.” They provide meals, clothing, household and personal items. All these ministries take money to operate and to that end, the group is having a fundraiser […]