The resurfacing of Ray Rd., N. Oxford Rd., Glaspie St., Oxford Lake Dr. and E. Drahner Rd. that served as the detour route during the M-24 reconstruction project likely won’t be until the end of July or early August, according to MDOT Construction Engineer Brian Travis. The work was previously scheduled for mid-to-late June. “We […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Crossroads For Youth’s beach on Handsome Lake in Oxford Township was closed June 29 due to “high bacteria levels” from “storm water runoff” according to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). The beach remains closed as of July 5. The 22-acre Handsome Lake sits […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer After 16 months of delivering groceries to clients by curbside pickup, Oxford/Orion FISH will fully re-open for in-person shopping on July 13. The pantry will be closed July 1-12, as it prepares to reopen in-person service. The pantry, located 1060 S. Lapeer Rd., provided a vital lifeline to those […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Leonard Strawberry Festival has been canceled again this year, but a smaller “Block Party” event is planned in its place for the same date, July 17. This is not the end of the festival, assured Leonard Village President Mike McDonald and Addison Fire Chief Jerry Morawski. Barring any […]
During coronavirus shut downs last year, Steve Bunker, who runs Ramble On DJ Service, hosted socially distanced dance parties for his East Street neighbors in Oxford Village. Neighbors could enjoy the music from their own lawns and porches. It’s a tradition he continued during a celebratory block party, June 11, featuring music of the Beatles. […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Stan Gibson, an Oxford resident, has had a strange set of conditions throughout his life including childhood glaucoma (a condition that causes blindness), skin rashes and tendons that tear easily. He inherited these conditions from his father’s side. His grandfather and some of his father’s siblings had similar symptoms […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Charles “Chuck” Sargent died unexpectedly the morning of June 19 at the age of 78. A resident of Addison since 1995, he was just elected to the Addison Township Board in November 2020. Prior to that, he served on the township planning commission and zoning board of appeals. “He […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools wasted no time getting to work on the 2017 improvement bond work this summer, beginning some projects even before the school year ended. The district aims to complete the projects in just a 60-day time span, according to Supt. Tim Throne. The work is part of […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer After taking last year off, concerts in downtown’s Centennial Park returned June 17, with a warm summer evening of lighthearted fun. Perhaps 200 people filled the park with lawn chairs and blankets to listen to The Uptown Allstars cover Americana rock classics like Proud Mary and Brick House. The […]