By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer After considerable discussion at a July 7 meeting, Oxford School Board moved 7-0 to not approve an Oakland County regional enhancement millage resolution that would go on the November ballot. “I think it’s poor timing,” said President Tom Donnelly. Oakland Schools Intermediate School District proposed adding a 1.4 enhancement […]
The summer’s first concert in the park was canceled, hours before it was scheduled to start last Thursday. The weekly concert series, organized by Oxford Downtown Development Authority, has been suspended until further notice. “We will be evaluating public health risks as we go forward, but as long as Covid-19 cases are on the upswing […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer A short, two-day closure of the east side of the Burdick St./M-24 intersection in downtown Oxford is planned for this weekend, Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19. During those days, drivers heading east or west on Burdick will not be able to cross M-24 (Washington St.). M-24 southbound […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer In addition to the many primary candidates, there will be one proposal on the Aug. 4 ballot for voters in Oxford Township and Village. The Oxford Public Library is asking for a 20-year bond of $9.1 million to fund a large expansion and renovation of the library building at […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer During their regular monthly meeting the Oxford Township Board of Trustees voted 7-0, on July 8 to place a four-year, 4.5-mill property tax proposal on the November 3 General Election ballot. If approved by Oxford voters, this funding increase will allow the Fire Department, which has two stations, one […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer It was an epic, marathon day of commencement ceremonies for Oxford Community Schools. School administrators spent most of Tuesday, June 30 graduating seniors in shifts from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the sunny Wildcat Stadium. Oxford High School honored 463 seniors over four sessions at 12 p.m., 2 […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Real Living John Burt Realty, a dependable, successful realtor located at 15 E. Burdick Street since August 21, 1996, has joined forces with one of Michigan’s largest realtors and is now known as Real Living Kee Realty – Oxford. Run by President John Meesseman, Real Living Kee Realty (RLKR) […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Kingsbury Country Day School is taking over its own management, beginning this month. Previously, the public charter school located at 5000 Hosner Rd. in Addison Township had employed Charter School Partners, a company based in Brighton, to handle its management responsibilities. After 60 years as a private school, Kingsbury […]
Ed and Isabel Triest (to the left, in 2015 and in 1950) will celebrate their 70th Anniversary on August 5, 2020. They were married at St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church in Pontiac. They have lived in the Oxford community since 1961. Ed is known for owning “Ed’s Sunoco” on S. Washington Street from 1957 to […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer With new equipment, Oxford Community Television can produce new programming for the Oxford/Addison areas. Four County Community Foundation (4CCF) has awarded OCTV three grants totaling $5,100. OCTV used the grant awards to purchase much-needed equipment for filming and compensation for production and editing staff. Production Manager Teri Stiles, who […]