Need more answers on the single-waste hauler proposal The Oxford Township board has placed on the Nov. 5 ballot a proposal to have, or not to have, a Single Trash Hauler. The problem is there is no information as to what that proposal will do if passed. Which means, as of now it is a […]
Need more answers on the single-waste hauler proposal The Oxford Township board has placed on the Nov. 5 ballot a proposal to have, or not to have, a Single Trash Hauler. The problem is there is no information as to what that proposal will do if passed. Which means, as of now it is a […]
Against single waste hauler ordinance Once again I am encouraging township residents to oppose the proposed ordinance to adopt a single waste hauler. The basis for my concern is mostly economic, as I do believe competition results in the best for all. Without competition we are at the mercy of the provider. Consider the internet […]
The hit HBO show “Succession” brought to the mainstream a concept that has been around for centuries. Some even argue there are lessons from God on succession planning in the Bible. No matter how far it dates back, the concept of planning for what and who is next when it comes to a business’ future […]
As a resident of Oxford, I strongly disagree with Oxford Township Board of Trustees decision to begin the process of an RFP for a single waste hauler prior to having the proposal voted upon. That’s a prime example of “putting the cart before the horse.” I do NOT agree with the township having a provider […]
The reality for many in our rural communities, including Oxford, is a lack of immediate access to hospital services, posing a dire risk to public health and safety. The necessity to travel nearly 30 miles for hospital care is a glaring testament to the gaps in our healthcare system. The introduction of HB-5477 by 66th […]
Meals on Wheels of Oxford, Lake Orion and Addison thanks Independence Village of Waterstone for generously providing the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day meals for our homebound seniors. For the past few years Independence Village has been a true partner of Meals on Wheels and has not hesitated in providing a wonderful hot meal […]
A big thank you to our all our sponsors, local businesses and wine lovers who helped support our W’h’ines for K9 wine fundraiser at Lapeer Country Club. Our fundraiser was a huge success with over 150 attendees and $23,000 raised in funds for our rescue. We could not have done it without you, our local and […]
I would like to express my most heartfelt thank you and appreciation to the View Newspaper Group for their donation during our Free Meals newspaper sales fundraiser last week. The View Newspaper Group graciously donated copies of the Oxford Leader and County Press for our street sale! Through those sales we raised more than $1,100 […]
I read with interest the article in the Oxford Leader on Nov. 15, 2023 concerning the request for an RFP (Request for Proposal) for a single waste hauler for Oxford Township and it piques my interest of why this proposal has been brought back up after being shelved previously. As a former businessman who prepared […]