By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Against relentless rain and all odds, the Oxford High School Wildcats beat the Clarkston Wolves last Friday in the first round of Michigan High School Athletic Association’s playoffs. The game, played in Clarkston, ended with a score of 38-28. This Friday the Wildcats travel to Rochester Adams for Round […]
Downtown Oxford was abuzz with people, excitement and spirt last Thursday night for one reason and one reason only — to cheer on the Oxford high School varsity football team. The Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) organized the pep rally for the playoff bound Wildcats at Centennial Park. Following the team’s post-practice dinner at Evergreens […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Charter Township of Oxford Board of Trustees had their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 13. Topics discussed include new hirings across the township, the first reading of new ordinances and setting the hours for Halloween. Hellos and Goodbye Chris Scheer of the Oxford Fire Department was […]
Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer What can $9.1 million get you? A larger library, among other things. Subject to voter approval on Nov. 2, the plan has been public since 2019, fits on the library’s property and has the same five goals […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Village of Oxford Planning Commission approved Lume Cannabis Company’s site plans on Tuesday, Oct. 19. The first marijuana retailer to go before the commission since the Village Council allowed marijuana businesses in September, commissioners unanimously approved Lume’s plan after about an hour of discussion with site architect Christopher […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Work to connect a five-mile loop of safety pathes and sidewalks started Monday, Oct. 18. The final section of the loop, a 1,600 foot safety path along Dunlap Rd. between W. Bay Shore Dr. and Market St., will connect established footpaths in Oxford Township and Village. The route consists […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Stafff Writer The Oxford Free Methodist Church turned 100 years old on Saturday, Oct. 24. The church celebrated its centennial with a Fall Festival over the weekend. “Originally it was a part of three smaller churches,” Sandi Gillett, a lifelong congregant, said. According to a history of the church provided by […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Stafff Writer Lacrosse comes to Oxford this weekend as the Boo Bash takes over Seymour Lake Township Park. Playing on 15 fields built on the baseball diamonds and soccer pitches, the Boo Bash will feature teams from all around the Midwest duking it out in a weekend of nonstop lacrosse. “We […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Three cars were involved in a crash around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. According to the Oxford Fire Department and a report from the Oxford Village Police Department, a car pulling off of Ensley St. hit a car going south on M-24 and a car going north. “It […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Varsity Wildcats triumphed 29-28 over the Chippewa Valley Big Reds last Friday, securing Oxford’s place in the MHSAA District 1 playoffs. “I think (the win) proved how much fight this team has,” Zach Line, Oxford head coach, said. “Sometimes it can be eerie when you go up […]