Village water plant repairs will not require boil water advisory

Residents asked to minimize water usage Nov. 3-4 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The upcoming repairs to the Village of Oxford’s water plant on Glaspie Street will not require a boil water advisory, village Manager Joe Madore said in a press release on Oct. 25. After further discussion and another site visit […]

Oxford DDA appoints Kimberly Smith as Executive Director

Spent last 2.5 years with DDA By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of Directors voted 7-1 to appoint Kimberly Smith as its full-time executive director during its board meeting on Oct. 21. Board Member Rod Charles cast the lone nay vote, and Board Member Leigh Ann […]

Oxford DDA approved two sign grants for up to $1,500 each

Oxford Jewelers grant contingent on ownership change By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — The Oxford Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved two sign grants worth up to $1,500 each during their meeting on Monday, Oct. 21. Board Member Leigh Ann Knaus was absent. The first sign grant listed in the meeting’s agenda packet is […]

Skalnek Ford to build new dealership on M-24

Skalnek Ford to build new dealership on M-24

By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — For the Skalnek family, their Skalnek Ford dealership in Lake Orion has been all about family for 60 years. And not just their immediate family, but their employees – many of whom have been with the auto dealership for more than 20 years, some more than 40 […]

Oxford Wildcat Professional Theatre Company presents ‘The Seagull’

‘Frozen Jr.’ at Oxford Middle School By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. –– The Oxford Wildcat Professional Theatre Company has two performances this November, with Anton Chehkov’s “The Seagull” geared toward adults and four performances of ‘Disney Jr.’ for the kids. “At the OWPTC, we believe in the power of connection. Our stage is […]

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat

OXFORD — Over 300 kids dressed up for the Halloween holiday for Clear Lake Elementary’s annual Trunk or Treat last Friday. Kids visited trunks with a variety of different themes including movies, television, sports and places. Kids received special goodie bags from deputies from Oakland County Sheriff Department – Oxford Township substartion as well as […]

Nov. 5 General Election

Oxford voters to decide on several local candidate races, ballot issues By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. –– When Oxford Township voters head to the polls on Nov. 5 for the General Election they will have a whole slate of local candidates and ballot issues before them. This week the Leader provides a rundown […]

Oxford High School placed on lockdown after ‘swatting’ threat traced to Europe, sheriff’s office says

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching the school as a precaution OXFORD TWP., Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is responding to Oxford High School for what is believed to be a bogus threat of violence at the school, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. An unknown caller reported the threat around […]

Oxford Village Council approves negotiation between Village attorney and Vickie Hauff for clerk/treasurer contract

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Village Council voted 5-0 to authorize village attorney Bob Davis to negotiate with Victoria Hauff for the office of Village Clerk/Treasurer during a regular meeting on Oct. 8. She was one of two candidates interviewed during the meeting. Hauff, who goes by Vickie, has worked as […]

DDA’s Kelly Westbrook resigns after nearly four years as executive director

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Kelly Westbrook submitted her resignation on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and completed her final day in the position last week. “It is with a mixture of pride and regret that I submit my resignation as the Executive Director of the Oxford Downtown […]

1 2 3 482