By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer William Dunn resigned from the Oxford Township Board of Trustees on Nov. 2, citing unspecified health issues and wanting to enjoy his retirement. According to an email included in the packet for the Nov. 10 board meeting, Supervisor Jack Curtis was sent to Dunn’s home to accept the resignation […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) deputies used the naloxone-based drug Narcan to counter a 37-year-old Goodrich man’s overdose around midnight on Monday, Nov. 8. According to a report by the OCSO, witnesses at a Brabb Road house found him “not breathing and turning blue.” CPR was started and the […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The new Oakland County Board of Commissioners map has been reduced from 21 to 19 districts for the years 2022-2031. The map, drawn by Board Chair David Woodward (D-Royal Oak), was approved by a 14-7 vote Nov. 9. The district containing Oxford and Addison townships has been renamed District […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Oxford Township had its monthly Board of Trustees meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Topics of discussion included amending zoning definitions, honoring resigning officials and using ARPA funds. Ordinance Readings The Junk Vehicle Ordinance No. 136 and Littering Ordinance No. 137 from October’s meeting passed on their […]
This is our 84th week of reporting local COVID numbers. Our area saw a decrease in recent cases, and an increase in total cases. COVID-related deaths increased by one to 41. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 3,553 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This […]
The Addison Township Friends of the Library is hosting a Holiday Silent Auction to raise money for the Addison Township Public Library. Proceeds of this event will be used for library equipment, programs and services that are offered throughout the year. Silent auction items will include both themed baskets and individual items, designed for holiday […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Students and staff at Oxford Virtual Academy met virtually Veteran’s Day to learn about the holiday and honor those who have served this country in the armed forces. “Today we are celebrating and honoring American veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Oxford Middle School’s seventh-grade football teams made history this season by going undefeated for the first time. “We are proud of these extraordinary accomplishments by both of our 7th Grade football teams. This certainly points to a bright future for these young men,” said Tony DeMare Director of Athletics […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Last month the Oxford School Board approved a trip to New York City for Oxford High School choir students. The trip is scheduled for May 25 to May 30, 2022. “We have not traveled since COVID has hit us and we believe that we are now in a position […]
Alanna May – Swim & Dive Alanna May capped off her sophomore swim season with a league title and All-league status in the 100 Backstroke beating the rest of the backstroke field by almost 4 seconds! Earlier in the meet, Alanna was part of the A Medley Relay that took 3rd in the league and […]