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Open alcohol allowed downtown?
DDA drafting ‘social district’ application By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Downtown Development Authority is working on an application that would allow for the open consumption of alcohol in public places downtown. This summer, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Michigan House Bill 5781, which allows municipalities to apply for “social district” designations from the […]
Village to fill vacancy, discuss marijuana at workshop
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Village Council will hold a special workshop meeting Sept. 29 to discuss the latest marijuana ordinance draft and to fill a council seat vacated by Village President Joe Frost. Depending on what the executive order is at the time, the meeting will either be virtual or in-person at […]
New sidewalks downtown, M-24 project behind schedule
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Four and a half months in, the M-24 construction project is slipping behind schedule as the Nov. 15 deadline approaches. With the east side of M-24 now paved, crews have begun work on the west side of the highway after southbound traffic was shifted over to the east side […]
In-person a success — the first week of school 2020-2021
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer After 170 days, most Oxford area students went back to school in-person last week. “It’s exciting to be able to say we are no longer in early planning, we are now living the plan. We opened our doors and we did it. So, I think there’s some cause for […]
Board grants superintendent emergency powers
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford School Board just extended emergency powers for Superintendent Tim Throne for the duration of the 2020-2021 school year. The resolution passed 7-0 at the Sept. 1 board meeting. The resolution gives the superintendent “greater flexibility to respond quickly and appropriately to the evolving crisis, including ensuring compliance […]
Kingsbury, Upland Hills return to school outdoors
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer As schools across the country struggle to find a safe way to return school with limited classroom space for social distancing, two schools in Oxford have a solution: have class outside as much as possible. Outdoor education has long been part of the educational philosophy of Kingsbury Country Day […]
M-24 southbound lane finally switched
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Do not be alarmed when you see southbound traffic flowing down the left side of M-24, between Burdick St. and Drahner Rd. Southbound traffic has been shifted to the east side of the highway so construction crews can begin work on the west side. MDOT made the switch last […]
Village President resigns
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Village President Joe Frost announced his intention to resign “with great consideration” from the village council on his Facebook page last week, since he and his family are moving to Bay City. Frost submitted his letter of resignation “effective at the adjournment of the next Village Council meeting […]
Yoga in the park, at the bar, on a paddleboard
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer When it comes to yoga, craft beer is not usually the first thing to come to mind. Yet HomeGrown Brewing at 28 N. Washington, has been hosting a yoga series, suitably called “Bends and Brews,” since before the pandemic began. $15 buys an hour of guided yoga and a […]