An Addison Township resident emerged from his shower Sept. 15 to discover his home was on fire. Addison firefighters were called to 1880 Lowood Trail, just west of Dequindre Road, at approximately 8:28 p.m. and arrived at the scene in six minutes. ‘When the firefighters first arrived, they could see smoke coming out of the […]
When it comes to teaching, Catherine Colagross finds that thinking outside the box sometimes can work very well. Thinking outside the box can mean teaching outside a classroom ? especially when you’re dealing with kids who have a different way of learning. ‘Kids in most middle school are kinesthetic learners, meaning they have to use […]
While Oxford Leader editor C.J. Carnacchio attended the Sunday game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers, I watched it from home. Alas, it wasn’t a game featuring my favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys, but it was football. I was curious to see how Detroit would do for two reasons: one, they were […]
Home is where the heart is, and for Oxford soccer, playing at home resulted in a loss and then a win. In their most recent game on Sept. 16, the Wildcats continued their six-year domination of the Lapeer West Panthers as they shut them out 2-0. Goalkeeper Tim Bachner earned his second shutout of the […]
Two new school records weren’t enough to keep the Oxford Swim Dive team from defeat at a home swim meet Sept. 9 as they fell to Waterford 111-75. Sophomore Jenna Mallard set school records in the 200-yard Freestyle with a time of 2:17.05 and in the 50-yard Freestyle that was part of the 200-yard Freestyle […]
Lakeville Elementary kindergartner Chad Linke’s walk from his house to the bus stop has his parents concerned, while school officials say there’s little they can do about it. Linke has to walk through two empty lots on his way to the bus stop. His mother, Kelly Linke, said they usually walk in the streets when […]
ADDISON ? Authorities are seeking two suspects in connection with a Sept. 16 break-in at Isola’s Pizzeria that resulted in the theft of two cash registers. The theft at the 80 Rochester Rd. establishment is believed to have taken place sometime after the pizzeria closed Sept. 15. Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. Robert Brudvig, substation commander […]
This past week in Oxford, six people reported items being stolen from their vehicles, and police said thefts like these could have easily been prevented by the push of a small button. Specifically, the button that locks your vehicle. ‘Lock your cars and always store your valuables inside your house,? urged Village Police Chief Mike […]
Addison postal carrier Barbara ‘Bobi? Jablinskey’s days of ringing doorbells, delivering mail and dodging canines came to an end Aug. 28 when she retired after 30 years of faithful service. ‘I’ve enjoyed this job,? Jablinskey said. ‘It’s very mentally and physically stressful, but I’ve enjoyed it. It’s something we do that people can depend on […]
It’s refreshing to walk past the Oxford High School choir room and hear a classic hit from 50 years ago. What’s even more refreshing is hearing the 1958 classic ‘Sixteen Candles? being sung by 29 young men not afraid to express their musical side. The OHS Men’s Choir is growing by leaps and bounds. Last […]