By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Addison Township’s new library is another step closer to becoming a reality. The Addison Township Planning Commission granted approval to the proposed library building’s site plan, May 11. The commission passed a resolution, 5-0, recommending the site plan for final approval by the Addison Twp. Board of Trustees. According […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Last Wednesday, May 5 was the seniors’ last day at Oxford High School. They woke up dark and early to watch the sunrise over Wildcat Stadium. The Class of 2021 enjoyed a last breakfast together and picked up their caps and gowns. During the last hour of the shortened […]
The downtown streetscape work is taking a pause this week to do some work in Lake Orion. So far, all the trees are planted, the decorative fencing around the trees are installed as well as the benches, bike racks, trash cans, tables and chairs. Most signs are in, including the pedestrian island warning signs. “We […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer HORSE COUNTRY – The Bureau of Land Management routinely captures wild horses to manager their population and make room for cattle ranching and fracking on public lands. Horses that aren’t auctioned off often end up sent to slaughter for meat. “These horses have been here for hundreds of years […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Into the Woods was set to open at Oxford High School March 19, 2020, mere days after the coronavirus shut everything down. More than a year later, Rapunzel’s tower is still standing backstage. But it’s about to be upstaged by another show: Little Women, the Broadway musical based on […]
On May 18 and June 8, Oxford Fire Station #1, located at 96 N. Washington St., will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pre-registered and walk-in appointments will both be available. May 18 is for the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and June 8 is for the second dose. […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Who, who put three owl houses on the Polly Ann Trail? Girl Scout Deanna Moreau, that’s who. It was her service project for her Gold Award, the highest honor in the Girls Scouts. “I’ve always had interest in animals and if I can, I’ve always wanted to help them,” […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer “Overjoyed” was Addison Township Library Board President James Baldiga’s first reaction to the news that the library’s proposal was included among 10 proposals submitted by U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin for consideration of funding by the 2022 House Appropriations Committee. “Our project to build the first community-owned library in Addison […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Meet Oxford Fire Department’s new assistant chief: Matthew Majestic. The Oxford Township Board approved his hire at its April 14 meeting, in a 5-0 vote. “I’m excited to come out there,” he told the township. “I’m hoping that I can be an asset from Day One.” April 19 was […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Green thumbs up for the Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) and C.J. Carnacchio, Oxford Township’s grants manager. The Almont-based 4CCF has awarded a $10,000 grant to the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department to establish a community garden and greenhouse in Seymour Lake Township Park. The 10,000-square-foot community garden […]