Aldi could be coming to the corner By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Planning Commission voted 4-1 on May 8 to recommend that a vacant lot on the southwest corner of Market Street and Lapeer Road be rezoned from C-1 Local Commercial to C-2 General Commercial. Commissioners Ryan Austin, Patti […]
OXFORD — Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Services and volunteers will be honored during Oxford’s Memorial Day remembrance ceremony on May 26, followed by the Memorial Day parade. Organized by members of American Legion Walter Fraser Post 108, the event will begin at 10 a.m. in Centennial Park in downtown Oxford. […]
North Oakland newspapers win 20 awards OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Leader won five awards in the 2024 Michigan Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced on May 8 at the MPA’s annual convention. This year the Wisconsin Press Association reviewed 2,928 entries submitted by 93 Michigan newspapers. The editorial contest period was […]
‘Time is brain’ McLaren Oxford medical team says By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The actions of North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) driver John Comparoni helped save the life of the woman he was driving home from a doctor’s appointment – a woman who began actively having a stroke. The McLaren Oxford Emergency […]
Class of 2025 Graduation By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — The Oxford High School Class of 2025 have turned their tassels and are ready to embark on a journey to find their passions and leave their marks on the world. Nearly 400 seniors graduated from OHS during commencement ceremonies on May 16 […]
Project contracted awarded for $799K By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Village of Oxford’s new water main project on Moyers Street is expected to begin the week after the Fourth of July, Village Manager Joe Madore said during a council meeting on May 13. Madore estimated the project, which is between Pontiac […]
Aldi could be coming to the corner By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. – The Oxford Township Planning Commission voted 4-1 on May 8 to recommend that a vacant lot on the southwest corner of Market Street and Lapeer Road be rezoned from C-1 Local Commercial to C-2 General Commercial. Commissioners Ryan Austin, Patti […]
Board expected to appoint someone on May 20 By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — The Oxford Township Board of Trustees will interview seven candidates for an open trustee seat during a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 20. The seat became open after former Trustee Jeffrey M. Omtvedt submitted his resignation to […]
The Davis Family Farmers Market opened on Saturday in Seymour Lake Township Park and included activities and goods for the whole family. Besides traditional market fare like fresh produce, honey, breads, meats and flowers, the market includes kids’ activities and crafts like facepainting and coloring. The market will also feature a weekly petting zoo. The […]
DAR John Crawford Chapters recognizes six of its founding members By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. – Oxford resident Drew Holt was presented a Historic Preservation Recognition Award from the John Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) during a special ceremony at Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery on Saturday. Holt was […]