Construction expected to begin this summer By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com ADDISON TWP. — The Addison Township Public Library had an archaeological dig conducted on April 9 to check for evidence of Native American occupation at the new library’s construction site. The dig came up empty, which Addison Township Public Library vice president James […]
Robert “Bob” Leslie Erickson; June 2, 1951—April 9, 2024. Bob fought a courageous battle with sarcoma cancer and died at home with his family caring for him in Oxford, Michigan. Bob is survived by his wife Sue (Dahlquist) Erickson, married July 20, 1974; children Erica (Kevin) Ihrke of Oxford and Jason (Monica) Erickson of Laingsburg, […]
Alice Marie Gemmel of Oxford, Michigan, died on April 11, 2024. She was 93. Alice was born April 23, 1930 in Mayville, Michigan to the late Alton and Dorothy (nee, Wagner) Young. She married the late Webster Gemmel on May 6, 1949 in Keego Harbor, Michigan. She is survived by her five children, Anna (Bruce) […]
Oxford loses to Clarkston in first OAA Red meet of the season DAVISON — The Oxford Track and Field team finished in second place at the 10th Annual Shake Off The Rust Invitational at Davison High School on Saturday. The Wildcats finished with a score of 267 in the Large School division with Davison finishing […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD Twp. — The Oxford Township Board of Trustees approved ballot language for three proposed millages during its meeting on April 10. The proposed fire services and Emergency Medical Services millage and the Safety Paths Millage will be placed on the Nov. 5 General Election ballot. The police operating […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com PONTIAC — The parents of the Oxford High School shooter were sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison on Tuesday, April 9 for their role in the shooting that left four students dead and seven others injured. James and Jennifer Crumbley received the sentences in a Pontiac courtroom […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LEONARD — The Secretary of State Mobile Office will be visiting the Addison Township Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 1 to provide transaction services for seniors. Seniors will be offered nearly every service available at a Secretary of State office, according to Senior Center […]
The hit HBO show “Succession” brought to the mainstream a concept that has been around for centuries. Some even argue there are lessons from God on succession planning in the Bible. No matter how far it dates back, the concept of planning for what and who is next when it comes to a business’ future […]
Team makes it to semifinals in Michigan State Championship By Morgan Kindermann Special Contributor to the Leader SAGINAW, Mich. — Oxford High School’s FIRST robotics competition team, Team 2137 the Oxford RoboCats competed over the weekend at the FIRST in Michigan State Championship at Saginaw Valley State University, making it to the semifinals. The FIRST […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — Residents in the Village of Oxford and Oxford Township still have time to file nominating petitions if they would like to run for public office in the primary and general election. There are seats up for election on the Oxford Township Board of Trustees, the Oxford Village […]