By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Addison Township Public Library’s request for federal funding was approved as part of a $1.5 trillion appropriations bill passed on Wednesday, March 9. “I am STOKED,” James Baldiga, library president, said. “It has been a lot of hard work. I cannot believe it is happening. I am in […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Three members of the Oxford community made the Oakland County 40 Under 40 list for their achievements in Oxford and around the state. Kelly Westbrook, Ashley Ross and Kyle Hagan were recognized for their efforts with the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), the Michigan Humanities Council and the Orion […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Village Council met for its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 8. Topics discussed included a rental registration ordinance, a firearms access resolution and police officer recognition. All votes are unanimous unless otherwise stated. Rental registration discussion The council postponed the second reading of the rental registration ordinance […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Township Board of Trustees met for its March meeting on Wednesday the 9th. Topics discussed include infrastructure projects, donations and moth spraying. All votes are unanimous unless stated otherwise. First reading The board approved the first reading of Sewer Ordinance 107A.008, which updates the language within the […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford High School boys varsity basketball team had a full run at the MHSAA District 4 Playoffs at Davison High School, making their way through the play-in, past the tournament hosts and coming up short at the finals. The week began against the Flint Kearsley Hornets on Monday, […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Leonard resident Megan Griffin won the Fantasy 5 lottery jackpot in early February, becoming $100,000 richer. Griffin visited the Lakeville Market and Liquor convenience store in Addison Township on Feb. 5. She purchased several Fantasy 5 tickets, one of which played the numbers 09-13-23-26-28. “I love the Fantasy 5 […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford and Lake Orion Downtown Development Authorities (DDAs) are continuing their partnership with a slate of events for March. The new activity the two organizations are excited for is letterboxing, a geocaching-like scavenger hunt that sets participants out around the towns to find hand-carved rubber stamps hidden in […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Grab your growler and gear, it is time to run for beer! The Delicious Double Mud Pi 10k fun run kicks off in Oxford on Sunday, March 13. Hosted by the Michigan Brewery Running Series (MBRS), the race showcases Oxford-made beers and pies. “We are starting at GravCap Brewing […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Polly Ann Trail and Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance need your empty cans and bottles this March. Starting March 7 and ending March 31, people can drop off bags of bottles and cans outside the Oxford Village Police Department’s garage at 22 W. Burdick St. to help fund repairs to […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Both the boys and girls Oxford High School Basketball teams have reached the end of their regular seasons; the boys will go to Davison High School for MHSAA district playoffs. * * * The girls began their run with a bye day on Monday, Feb. 28 and played the […]