If you’re a seed saver, bring some in to share By Don Rush When you go to the library these days, you never know what you’ll find. Gone (or not to be seen) are the drawers of cards of the Dewey Decimal System, however aside from books, audio and visual resources some libraries have something […]
By Don Rush The common council of Oxford Village met on Nov. 16 for its regular monthly meeting. Council president Kelsey Cooke, president pro-tem Allison Kemp, councilmembers Maureen Helmuth and Lori Bourgeau were in attendance. Councilmember Ashley Ross was absent. 32 E. Burdick discussed Council made it known they want regular updates on the Planned […]
Have you gotten your medal? Oxford resident and veteran Clarence Cameron visited the Oxford Leader office last week wanting to share information. Cameron, 87, served in the United States Marine Corps from 1953-56 – during the Korean War. “I’m not sure people know this,” he said, “But, if you served in Korea you can get […]
We asked readers to share their Thanksgiving tradition and Oxford Village residents Emily Lessnau sent us this picture with this comment, “My mom was born on Thanksgiving in 1951 and I was born on Thanksgiving in 1987. So, aside from Grandma Irma’s pumpkin pie we always have birthday pie! Lemon meringue for her and banana […]
Students in Daniel Axford Elementary’s Leadership council got together in the beginning of November and brainstormed on what they could do to help the community – what action could they take? Since the holiday season was upon them, they decided to start a food drive for Oxford/Orion FISH. “We meet monthly,” said Courtney Morin, DA […]
Oxford Township Parks and Recreation will operate a new farmers market starting next spring. According to a notice from Oxford Township’s social media page, “In preparation for the Spring 2023 grand opening of Oxford Township’s new 4,000-square-foot farmers market in Seymour Lake Park, the parks and recreation department is inviting potential vendors to fill out […]
By Don Rush As school was nearing an end on Nov. 16, five Oxford High School athletes, their parents, friends and coaches all gathered outside the Performing Arts Center for one reason: to watch the students sign letters of intent to play athletics at different colleges. “Our five student athletes who are signing here today […]
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 334 donated 26 bags of Thanksgiving dinners for Oxford/Addison Meals on Wheels last week. For the past six years the members of the VFW post have picked up the meals from the Oxford United Methodist Church on E. Burdick St., for distribution. Each bag contained 31 items, including canned […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that under the provisions of §17.8 and §16.9 of Oxford Township Zoning Ordinance 67A, the Oxford Township Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing in the Board Room at the Oxford Township Office at 300 Dunlap Rd, […]
CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF OAKLAND MICHIGAN SYNOPSIS Of the Regular Meeting of the Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees held on November 9, 2022 at the Oxford Township Hall Meeting Room. PRESENT: Clerk Wright, Treasurer Ferrari, Trustee Charles, Trustee Colvin, Trustee Nold, Trustee Payne ABSENT: Supervisor Curtis The following actions were taken: […]