Fire alarms sounded at Oxford High School as a result of smoke generated from an air handling unit, soon after the start of school Friday, Sept. 10. Students and staff were evacuated until the situation was investigated and resolved by the Oxford Fire Department. The fire department deemed the building safe to re-enter within the […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Village of Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is hosting a whole slate of events this fall. From new events to returning classics, there will be something for everyone. The first event on the calendar is Decorate the Town, a new event scheduled for Thursday morning. “Since we have […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer In their first game of league play on Sept. 10, the Oxford High School Wildcats played a spirited four quarters against the West Bloomfield Lakers. Trading blows with the Bloomfield team all evening, the visitors tipped the balance to their favor with a touchdown in the closing minutes to […]
Layin’ it on thick. Mike Laviolette, a member of Journey Lutheran Church, helped cook up 45lbs of bacon early Saturday morning for a multi-church men’s breakfast. Bacon was the only item on the menu. Photo by J. Hanlon
Chase Maier – Varsity Tennis “Chase Maier is one of our senior captains. He has the hardest spot on our team at #1 singles. “He is always having to play the best player of the opposing team. Whoever he faces, he consistently gives it his all. “Chase is a great leader and well liked amongst […]
Two cars collided shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9 at the intersection of Teelin Dr. and Lapeer Rd. Both drivers involved were taken to hospitals by the Oxford Fire Department, who said the injuries were not fatal. According to a crash report by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, the crash occurred when a […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer If you’ve ever wanted to throw your friends or family in jail, just for a while, there’s a cage nearby where you can do so for as little as $3. It’s about 30 minutes west of Oxford, inside the magical 16th Century European village in Holly that is the […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Village Council approved the Planning Commission’s Master Plan update recommendations on Tuesday, Aug. 17. The recommendations come as part of a mandatory five-year review as instructed by the Michigan Planning and Zoning Enabling Act. “(The Master Plan) is a plan that ties together your outlook for village […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Boy Scout David Burean will turn an old water basin into a historical monument for his Eagle Scout project. Greenlit at the Aug. 18 Polly Ann Trail Management Council meeting, Burean’s project consists of fencing off and installing a plaque near the brick stormwater basin unearthed during last year’s […]
After the success of this summer’s Concerts in the Park series, the Downtown Development Authority will follow up with a pop-up concert and artisan/farmers market Thursday, Sept. 23. The market and concert will both be at one location this time, Centennial Park, from 5 to 8 p.m. The concert will feature singer/guitarist Rudy Vican. Other […]