Third times the charm?

Council continues marijuana biz ban By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer For the third time, Oxford Village Council extended the sunset date of its marijuana business ban, at its Nov. 10 meeting. The council also extended moratoriums on enforcing two zoning ordinances, for a second time, to continue pandemic relief for businesses. Marijuana Establishment Prohibition […]

Scouts need sponsors for wreaths

Scouts need sponsors for wreaths

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer A group of Oxford scouts is soliciting sponsorships to fund the placement of fresh wreaths on the graves of veterans buried in Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery at 99 W. Burdick St. Boy Scout Troop 366 is asking the public to sponsor wreaths for the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony scheduled […]

After 21 years, Dunn hosts final Board meeting

After 21 years, Dunn hosts final Board meeting

(And other news from the Nov. 18 Oxford Township Trustees’ meeting) By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer In what was the final session for Bill Dunn as Supervisor and Trustee Patti Durr, the Charter Township of Oxford had their monthly Board of Trustees meeting, via Zoom video conference, on Wednesday, November 18. Normally, these meetings […]

Conflicting stories

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer On Nov. 13, Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched for a report of domestic violence on Indian Knolls Street. As is common in these disputes, the 31-year-old husband and his 29-year-old wife gave conflicting stories as to what had occurred. The man said his wife had confronted him about […]

COVID closes library through November

2020 is the year that keeps on giving — and taking. This week it was another take-away, this time for patrons of the Oxford Public Library. According to an announcement from the library, “ . . . someone in the Library has tested positive for COVID-19. All areas of the library, affected or not, have […]

Oxford Lions need help this year

Oxford Lions need help this year

Dear Editor, The Oxford Lions Club will NOT be holding their annual Goodfellow Paper Sales in December 2020 because of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The club will still do their best to help Oxford people in need by providing Christmas food-only gift cards and additional regular gift cards for families with children. In 2019 the Lions […]

Schools get little libraries from Eagle Scout project

Schools get little libraries from Eagle Scout project

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Clear Lake and Oxford Elementary schools both have “little free libraries” thanks to Gregory “G” Cook’s Eagle Scout service project. The popular birdhouse-like community bookshelves operate on an honor system: borrow a book, but bring it back when finished, or leave another book in its place. “I’m hoping Oxford […]

Blessings in a Backpack virtual fundraiser

Blessings in a Backpack virtual fundraiser

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Since 2017, Crafting For Our Community (CFOC) members have had two “crops” featuring scrapbookers, card-makers and sewers — all for one reason: helping local students. With raffles and donations from small businesses, money generated from these crops has largely gone toward benefiting Oxford’s Blessings in a Backpack program. A […]

Schools fully remote until after Thanksgiving

Schools fully remote until after Thanksgiving

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer With COVID-19 cases spiking in the community like never before, Oxford Community Schools has switched back to fully remote learning, at least through the Thanksgiving break. The decision came late in the day Friday, Nov. 13, just two days ahead of a statewide health order for all in-person high […]

Leader Question of The Week

Leader Question of The Week

Leader Question of The Week: Thanksgiving is a week away. What are you grateful for? Please share your response (thank you).