One runs for Supervisor Republican Jack L. Curtis, 66, of Grampian Dr., will run unopposed for for township supervisor. He has lived in community 46 years and was first elected township trustee since 2012. Serves as township’s liaison to the Village of Oxford Planning Commission What is your #1 concern and your solution? Planning for […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Township Trustee Jonathan Nold is the Downtown Development Authority’s newest board member. Nold did not replace anyone; he’s filling a brand new seat. Former Trustee Elgin Nichols had been the Township’s DDA representative until his March 15 resignation from the township board. The Oxford Village Council then appointed […]
Scorned ex? A 39-year-old Oakland Township man, who runs a paddleboard and kayak business at Stony Lake Township Park at 1397 Lapeer Road, reported a harassment incident to deputies on July 11. According to Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy reports, another man, identified by the victim as a 51-year-old Oxford Township man, was lingering around his […]
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By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer In a story The Leader first reported on in November 2019, when the township applied for the grant, $50,000 from the Ralph C. Wilson Legacy Funds arrived, via check, at the Oxford Township Offices on June 15. C.J. Carnacchio, the township’s Communications and Grants Manager, was responsible for the […]
But state funding uncertain By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer “Unlike many schools across the state, we remain in a favorable position, because we have a fund balance that’s rather healthy,” Sam Barna, assistant superintendent of business operations, told the Oxford school board in May. Oxford Community Schools began the 2020-21 fiscal year this […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Mike Gresham, a foster volunteer at Oxford’s K-9 Stray Rescue League, was one of 22 people across the country to be recognized as a National Foster Hero by the Petco Foundation and BOBS from Skechers during their celebration of June’s National Foster a Pet Month. Founded in 1965 and […]
We have noticed a number of scarecrow out in area gardens. “Cool,” we thought. Then we thought some more, “How about have a Scarecrow Contest?” So, we are. Locals can take pictures of their garden protectors now through July 31 and send them to us via email to ShermanPub@aol.com. Our staff will pick our favorite […]
Unlocked A 37-year-old Oxford Township woman reported to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Oxford Township Substation, having her vehicle stolen from the driveway of her Pondview Lane home during the late-night hours of June 26. The woman parked her automobile, a white 2015 Land Rover Range Rover, on her driveway at approximately 7:30 p.m., leaving […]
Mary Ann Thompson remembered for her kindness, smile and love of community By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Mary Ann Thompson, the Addison Township Clerk for two decades from 1976-96, passed on June 18. She was 77-years-old. “What strikes me more than anything else, since I have taken the job, is the township is growing […]