Attention all graduates of Oxford High School, Class of 1972: Your class is currently meeting to plan its 50 year reunion. The next meeting is Saturday, August 21 at Collier Lanes, 879 S. Lapeer Road, Oxford. The meeting starts at 2 p.m.
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Volunteers from General Motors came out to K-9 Stray Rescue League to help finish a new enrichment space on the morning of Wednesday, July 21. “Kennel life is hard for any dog,” Debra Pullen, Interim President of K-9 Stray Rescue League, said. “[The enrichment area] was made for dogs […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School’s 2021-22 academic year is still four weeks away, but the basketball teams already know their Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) district assignments for the upcoming winter season. Steve Laidlaw’s boys’ program was placed in District No. 4 at Davison High School, where they will be […]
This is our 69th week of reporting local COVID numbers. Our area saw an increase in recent and total cases and no additional COVID-related deaths. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 2,749 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 2,766. Recent cases, which “… […]
Oxford Fire Department’s hoses and ladders were tested earlier this week as part of an annual National Fire Protection Association standard. Waterway of Michigan, a third party based in Byron Center near Grand Rapids, performed the testing last Wednesday, July 28, in the Legacy 925 parking lot. All equipment was found to be in good […]
As summer activities wind down, Autumn Amador chalks up a butterfly outside the Oxford Public Library. July 30 was the last of the library’s ‘Friday Fun-day crafts’ series for teens this summer. Doodling with Autumn are Teen Services Librarian Alissa Bach, and her sister, April Amador. Photo by J. Hanlon.
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Just before this summer’s final Concert in the Park performance, Oxford Bank will host a “Deal or No Deal” live game show at 6 p.m. Aug. 12 in Centennial Park. This free, interactive event will benefit three local nonprofit organizations: Love for a Child, Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance and Paint […]
It was a hot, humid Saturday in Seymour Lake Township Park, but the weather didn’t stop about 40 people from showing up to honor former Oxford Township Parks & Rec. Commission Chairman Rick Laidler. Laidler, his wife Marie and their children and grandchildren came in from out-of-state for the dedication of the Rick Laidler Pavilion. […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Addison Township Board of Trustees had their July meeting on the evening of Monday the 19th. While the posted agenda was light on discussion topics, the meeting ran for almost an hour due to extensive public comments following the partial-term replacement appointment of Charles “Chuck” Sargent’s trustee seat. […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Village Council has a special session on Monday to request the transfer of $372,201 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Village President Kelsey Cooke and council members Lori Bourgeau and Ashley Ross approved the resolution. Members Maureen Helmuth and Allison Kemp were not present at the […]