Briefly: Roads resurfaced and Swiss sings

Rochester Road work to commence On Monday the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), was slated to start resurfacing Rochester Road from Tienken Road north to Lakeville Road in Rochester Hills, Oakland Township and Addison Township. The work is expected to be completed by mid-October. During the work, the road will remain open to traffic […]

Don’t be alarmed, it’s only a drill

 The Oxford Village Police Department is conducting Homeland Security in Emergency Preparedness Training for multiple law enforcement agencies this week at Daniel Axford Elementary School, 74 Mechanic Street. Oxford Community Schools issued a press release this past weekend which stated, “We want to be sensitive to our community as we heal and understand that some […]

988 suicide prevention phone number has Oxford connections

988 suicide prevention phone number has Oxford connections

 By Don Rush Recently it was announced Michigan had joined the nation in “transitioning” to the 988 dialing code for suicide prevention. If a person is in crisis, they can dial the easy-to-remember 988 number on their phone and talk to trained personnel. What some may not know is the idea for an easier way […]

Never (ever) underestimate the ‘power’ of Don

Never (ever) underestimate the ‘power’ of Don

  I’ve said it before and I will go out on yet another limb, never, under any circumstance, discount the awesomeness and the power of your hero, me . . . Dandy Don Rush. By the end of this chapter into the hallowed annals of Don’t Rushmedom, you will take me seriously and if you’re […]

Deputies Rafalski and Oxford there to help Oxford students

Deputies Rafalski and Oxford there to help Oxford students

Last month, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard introduced the two newest members of the Sheriff’s Office K9 Comfort Unit – Sadie and Wildcat. They join a collection of floppy-eared, undeniably cute, and over-the-top affectionate King Charles Cavalier Spaniel purebred dogs to highlight the real law enforcement benefit they have. In fact, two more are expected […]

Local leaders invited to discuss Oxford Community Fund

Local leaders invited to discuss Oxford Community Fund

 By Don Rush The Four County Community Foundation has been working to make a difference by giving grants to local charity endeavors for 35 years. Since 1987, the foundation has given over $150,000 to the Oxford community, but maybe they can do better – at least that’s what the group’s executive director thinks. “I think […]

Churches bring revival to downtown Oxford

Churches bring revival to downtown Oxford

 By Don Rush Area churches from Oxford, Orion and Clarkston will host a four-night revival in Oxford Village’s Centennial Park from Aug. 24 througth Aug. 27. According to Lakepoint Community Church’s Rina Berryer, the idea of presenting the Oxford Revival has been in the plan for a number of years. “Then with COVID and the […]

Libraries to talk budgets and more

 Both public libraries in Oxford and Addison townships placed public notices in this week’s Leader – both about upcoming meetings they are hosting next week. The notices can be read on Page 00. First up on Aug. 16 is the Addison Township Public Library public meeting, slated to start at 7 p.m. According to the […]

Clothes Closet officially open

Clothes Closet officially open

By Don Rush In the sweltering heat of last Wednesday afternoon members of the community gathered behind the Oxford Free Methodist Church for a good old-fashioned ribbon cutting. Hosted by both the Oxford and Orion chambers commerce, the ribbon cutting was for Love INC’s (Love In the Name of Christ) Clothes Closet. Love INC provides […]

Cameras part of the schools safety plan

Cameras part of the schools safety plan

By Don Rush It may seem hard to believe, but in Oxford, the new school year is only a few weeks away and Oxford Community Schools are gearing up and getting ready for a safe year. “We’re excited to get back to school,” said Jill Lemond, Assistant Superintendent of Safety & School Operations. “We want […]

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