Oakland County’s new executive, David Coulter, visited Oxford Public Library on Jan. 7 for a meet and greet called “Your County with David Coulter.” After opening remarks highlighting his accomplishments so far in office and his goals for the coming year, Coulter opened the floor for questions and comments. The discussion shifted almost exclusively to […]
10 Years Ago January 27, 2010 Local officials had mixed reactions to state Senate Majority Leader Mike Bishop’s proposal to cut the pay of elected officals and public workers by 5 percent while paying up to 20 percent for their health insurance. The North Oakland County affiliate of Love in the Name of Christ (Love […]
Last week, the Oxford Village Council approved two new stop signs at the intersection for Dennison St. and Jersey St., and two no-parking signs on Dennison east of Pontiac St. — but not without commentary. Commuters use Dennison St., between West St. and Pontiac St. to cut-through to W. Burdick St. or Washington St. (M-24). […]
Temperatures got down to 17 degrees with flurries the night of Thursday, Jan. 16. Oxford Middle School teachers Jason Cady and Josh “Smokey” Smokovitz relished every minute of it from the school’s roof. They spent the night up there because they lost a bet. They promised their advisory classes if they raised the most money […]
The flu season is upon us. Influenza activity is elevated nation-wide. The Center for Disease Control estimates there have been at least 6.4 million flu illnesses and 2,900 flu deaths nationwide since Oct. 1. Influenza is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. The geographic spread of the flu in Michigan went from […]
The mood was friendly, but critical when Oakland County Executive David Coulter visited Oxford Public Library for a town hall Jan. 7. The meet and greet was part of a series called “Your County with David Coulter,” where residents can meet the new executive and share their ideas about the future of the county with […]
For his coverage of Oxford-Orion Fish Food Pantry throughout his tenure at The Oxford Leader, former editor C.J. Carnacchio was given an Advocate of the Needy at FISH’s pantry, 1060 S. Lapeer Road on Jan. 9. “On behalf of the board,” FISH President Laurene Baldwin told Carnacchio, “with great gratitude, we want to give you […]
10 Years Ago January 20, 2010 OHS Seniors Rachel Allen, Brittany Brady and Coty Perreault are on their way to the Business Professionals of America state finals in March, based on presentations they gave in computerized accounting, interviewing skills and administrative support concepts. Police Chief Mike Neymanowski credits visibility of police patrols and involved citizens […]
Though it was a wet and foggy night, that didn’t stop 150 or so people from attending the opening of a special Michigan farming exhibit at the Oxford Public Library, Jan. 10. Patrons enjoyed finger foods from Victoria’s Wine and Dine and music from Debonair, a jazz and bluegrass group based out of Lansing and […]
Consumers Energy has been replacing gas lines along M-24 between Drahner Rd. and Santon St. since early November in preparation for a major construction project to restore a four-mile segment of M-24 beginning in March and running through most of 2020. The utility company is on track to complete this phase of the project by […]