Metamora-based photographer Daniel Mitchell (center) shows a close-up photo of a leaf to Dave Bakos (right) and Eva Jankowiak (left) at a close-up nature photography workshop at the Oxford Public Library on Saturday, April 9. Mitchell led a group around Powell Lake Township Park and shared tips and tricks from his photography career to help […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The National Compassion Fund (NCF) released the final protocol for the Oxford High School Survivors Fund on Tuesday, March 29. Completed after a public comment window and a March 21 town hall, the protocol expands the affected area to include all of the 200 hallway from room 211 to […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine on Feb. 24 — an increase to hostilities that began with the 2014 annexation of Crimea and fighting in Ukraine’s Donbass region — people around the world have watched on, hoping to help however they can. For Oxford community member Victor […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer American Legion Post 108, American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 108 and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108 donated $4,000 to the Oxford Fire Department’s “Safety Begins at Home” program on Thursday, March 24. The money will pay for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms the department will distribute to Oxford area residents, […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Village of Oxford Council held a combined special meeting and budget workshop on Tuesday, March 29. Topics discussed included art projects, grants and a draft version of the 2022-2023 budget. All votes were unanimous. Budget workshop Village Manager Joe Madore presented the council with a draft budget for […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Connie Miller, Oxford Community Television (OCTV) and Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ are holding a food drive for Miller’s free meals program on Saturday, April 9. Hosted at the Village of Oxford-based church, the program is accepting food and monetary donations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “Our […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Constance Miller, Oxford-area charity organizer, was honored by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, March 24. Recognized for over two decades of volunteer and community work around Oxford, Miller was one of nine Oakland County women honored by the board with a Women’s History Month Award. County […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Crumbley family returned to court last week for a pair of short hearings in the twin Nov. 30 school shooting cases. Parents James and Jennifer Crumbley had a 10 a.m. pretrial hearing at the Oakland County Circuit Court on Tuesday, March 22. Judge Cheryl Matthews appointed independent attorneys […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Addison Township Board of Trustees approved the township library’s site plan at its Monday, March 22 meeting. Made unanimously, the board’s vote is the culmination of four months of discussions between the library and the township. The board had several housekeeping details and items it wanted to secure […]
Photostory by Dean Vaglia The Oxford High School spring sports teams were introduced at Meet the Teams on Tuesday, March 22. Held at the Ian Smith Gymnasium, each of the 18 teams and nearly 300 athletes taking part in nine sports this spring introduced themselves to the Oxford community. The event had addresses from Oxford […]