Polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer What can $9.1 million get you? A larger library, among other things. Subject to voter approval on Nov. 2, the plan has been public since 2019, fits on the library’s property and has the same five goals […]
Will vote on mask mandate if no response By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford School Board wants to resolve the conflict between the Oakland County Health Division’s school mask mandate and Public Act 87, which prohibits local health departments from requiring anyone under the age of 18 to wear a mask or they […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Village of Oxford Planning Commission approved Lume Cannabis Company’s site plans on Tuesday, Oct. 19. The first marijuana retailer to go before the commission since the Village Council allowed marijuana businesses in September, commissioners unanimously approved Lume’s plan after about an hour of discussion with site architect Christopher […]
This is our 81st week of reporting local COVID numbers. Our area saw an increase in recent and total cases. COVID-related deaths remained unchanged at 40. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 3,334 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 3,393. Recent cases, which […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Work to connect a five-mile loop of safety pathes and sidewalks started Monday, Oct. 18. The final section of the loop, a 1,600 foot safety path along Dunlap Rd. between W. Bay Shore Dr. and Market St., will connect established footpaths in Oxford Township and Village. The route consists […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Stafff Writer The Oxford Free Methodist Church turned 100 years old on Saturday, Oct. 24. The church celebrated its centennial with a Fall Festival over the weekend. “Originally it was a part of three smaller churches,” Sandi Gillett, a lifelong congregant, said. According to a history of the church provided by […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Rod Charles was appointed chair of the Oxford Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors Oct. 18, for a two-year term ending September 2023. He replaces Nicole Ellsworth, whose chair term expired. Ellsworth continues to sit on the DDA as a board member, with a term ending in 2024. Board […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School’s Girls Cross Country team ran a breathtaking pace this season, led by young talent – many of them freshmen. The team claimed the Oakland County Championship at Kensington Metropark in Milford Oct. 9. “The Oxford girls did exactly what we were hoping to do,” said Coach […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Stafff Writer Lacrosse comes to Oxford this weekend as the Boo Bash takes over Seymour Lake Township Park. Playing on 15 fields built on the baseball diamonds and soccer pitches, the Boo Bash will feature teams from all around the Midwest duking it out in a weekend of nonstop lacrosse. “We […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Three cars were involved in a crash around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. According to the Oxford Fire Department and a report from the Oxford Village Police Department, a car pulling off of Ensley St. hit a car going south on M-24 and a car going north. “It […]