Township signals support for medical marijuana

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Township Board of Trustees met for its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 13. Topics discussed included medical marijuana businesses, infrastructure upgrades and purchasing new items. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise stated. Medical marijuana The board approved 6-1 the first reading of Ordinance 132.001, which amends the […]

Lume opens Oxford’s first marijuana retailer

Lume opens Oxford’s first marijuana retailer

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer With the cut of a ribbon, Lume Cannabis Co. opened the first recreational marijuana dispensary in Oxford on the afternoon of Thursday, April 14. Located at 595 S. Glaspie St., Lume’s Oxford location is the company’s 33rd in Michigan and the first of several coming to the Village of […]

Council passes rental registration ordinance

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Village Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 12. Topics discussed included rental registrations and inspections, the village budget and water treatment. All votes were unanimous. Rental registration second reading The council passed a rental registration ordinance, which aims to help first responders know where […]

Hospital project at standstill

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Charter Township of Oxford’s attempts to get a hospital built in the township have stalled, with Township Supervisor Jack Curtis citing a lack of communication from the Office of the Governor. Curtis met with Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist in early December 2021 and worked with an aide for […]

OHS receives non-credible threats

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School received three calls on the morning of Friday, April 8 containing threats determined by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office as not credible. The three calls were made, two of which used faked accents according to Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard. The first said they were the […]

Gabby Schriver combines soccer with social work

Gabby Schriver combines soccer with social work

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Soccer has always been a part of Gabby Schriver’s life. “I first got into soccer when I was about 4 years old,” Schriver said. “I have an older brother and we did everything together, and that included lots of sports.” Starting with soccer at a young age and playing […]

Wyld Skye retail and processing approved

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Village of Oxford Planning Commission conditionally approved the site plan for Main Property Holdings, doing business as Wyld Skye Cannabis Co. Wyld Skye brands itself as a holistic health company with offices in Bloomfield Hills and pending applications for businesses in Royal Oak and Waterford. While Wyld Skye […]

DDA hires project coordinator, receives trolley funding

DDA hires project coordinator, receives trolley funding

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has a new employee, Projects and Media Coordinator Kimberly Smith. “[Joining the DDA] was a wonderful opportunity that presented itself, and Kelly [Westbrook, DDA executive director] sold me on the position,” Smith said. Smith previously worked in supply chain management and human resources, […]

OHS virtual memorial a team effort

OHS virtual memorial a team effort

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer When Oxford High School prepared to resume for the winter semester, there was debate on whether the memorial along Oxford Rd. would remain. Ultimately the memorial was taken down and the signs, flowers, items and other gestures of support were moved, but not before the memorial was digitally preserved. […]

Car sinks into Oxford Lake

Car sinks into Oxford Lake

By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer A car owned by a Lake Orion woman rolled into Oxford Lake, according to a report filed by Oxford Village Police. Occurring around 5:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, the owner failed to put the car in parking before exiting the car. The car rolled off the driveway and […]