Easter came early this year to Seymour Lake Park. Families drove down the bunny trail the evening of March 25, stopping at 13 egg stations along the way to net Easter goodies. 200 children participated in the socially distanced event put on by Oxford Township Parks and Recreation. Photo by J. Hanlon.
Still have returnables left? The Oxford Village Police Department is helping two important local causes raise money. The Polly Ann Trail wants to match money for grants to pave two parking lots and install two vault toilets along the trail. Oxford/Addison Youth Assistance wants to raise money to purchase signs and gift cards for local […]
In our 51st week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an increase in recent and total cases, over last week. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 1,552 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford; this week, 1,674 cases. Recent cases — “ . . […]
By David Fleet Special to The Leader Patrons of bars and restaurants statewide could toss a few more back until 4 a.m. with a bill that passed the State House the other week.. On March 18, a third and final vote was held regarding State Rep. Ryan Berman’s (R- 39th District Commerce Township) House Bill […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Students and teachers at Leonard Elementary school found some special treats March 17 – and no, they weren’t from a leprechaun. “The past year has been a rough one, but it has been especially rough on students and staff in our schools. Our staff has been asked to do […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer A lawsuit against Independence Village of Oxford has joined the list of cases awaiting argument before the Michigan Supreme Court. The case concerns an 89-year-old resident of Independence Village senior living facility who died a few weeks after she was found standing outside the facility wearing only a nightgown, […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer On the heels of a 9-4 (7-3 Oakland Activities Association Blue Division) regular season, the Oxford Wildcats girls’ basketball team traveled to Grand Blanc High School to face the host Bobcats in a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) District No. 4 semifinal on March 24. With Grand Blanc […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Held at the Ian Smith Gymnasium, the Oxford Wildcats boys’ basketball team fell to the Romeo Bulldogs, 41-40, in a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) District No. 5 quarterfinal on March 23. With the loss the Wildcats rounded out their 2020-21 season at 4-10 (1-5 Oakland Activities Association […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer After a brief search, the Downtown Development Authority has a permanent executive director replacement, following the termination of the former executive director, Glenn Pape, in December. Reflecting the DDA Personnel Committee’s recommendation, the board voted unanimously to hire Kelly Westbrook for the position. Westbrook had been serving as interim […]
By Don Rush Longtime Oxford Township Clerk Clara Sanderson, retired since 2008, had a special treat on Sunday. To honor her 90th birthday (which was Monday) her family arranged a little surprise party, which included close to 100 guests and even a parade of cars, police and fire department vehicles flashing lights and sounding sirens. […]