Some good news — or trends for the community in regards to COVID-19. Since The Leader started its Monday morning tally of cases, based on information from Oakland County’s website, the numbers increased by the smallest amount. We started reporting the numbers on Monday, April 13. At that time we reported 47 total cases and […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer The Oxford High School robotics program, also known as the RoboCats and Team 2137, operates with a mantra, “We build more than robots.” In the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, this mantra has more of a firsthand application than ever before. Teaming with Romeo High School’s robotics program, […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer In the last few weeks, Oxford/Orion FISH food pantry has received thousands of dollars in grants and donations from companies, organizations and individuals. This generosity is helping to feed neighbors in need in Oxford, Orion and Addison townships, by keeping the pantry well-stocked through the crisis. Anyone who is […]
Drivers through town probably have seen signs on road work this week. Today we received this notice from the Oxford Village: At the Drahner Rd. intersection they are milling asphalt and removing some concrete this week, and forecasting for Friday/Saturday to start on the storm sewer work. The storm sewer and underground work will take […]
For the last three weeks, The Leader has kept track of the number of COVID-19 cases in our community, as reported on by Oakland County. Every Monday morning, we update the numbers. From April 13, to today, April 27, the number of cases has increased from 47, to 72 positively tested COVID cases. Three people […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer An Oxford-based manufacturer of ice hockey equipment was awarded a “Saving Business, Saving Lives” grant to make desperately needed personal protective equipment used in the fight against the coronavirus. Vaughn Custom Sports, owned by Michael and Arlene Vaughn, normally manufactures protective hockey equipment such as catch gloves, blockers, […]
With the resignation of Oxford Township Trustee Elgin Nichols last month, a special video conference meeting is slated for tonight, Wednesday, at 6:30 p .m. to interview candidates for the vacancy. Tonight, the township board will interview three residents to fill Nichols’ seat. The board is expected to make an appointment after the interviews. The […]
From Oxford Township’s Facebook page: Thanks to dedicated Meals on Wheels drivers like Ray Graham and John Calkins, both of Oxford, local senior citizens are continuing to have hot and frozen meals delivered right to their doorsteps. They were at it again this morning and we couldn’t be prouder of these selfless volunteers for continuing […]
For the last week drivers into Oxford were notified by electronic road signs, that construction was to start April 20. Today, Monday (April 20) drivers were treated to one-lane travel each for north and southbound lanes on N. Washington Street. The sign this morning stated work will be Monday-Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
Using the county’s tabulations, cases of COVID-19 there has been two deaths confirmed as caused by the disease, in the Oxford/Addison community. With a total population of 30,892, there were 62 total cases and two deaths. Last Monday we reported there were 47 cases and one death. By ZIP Code, 48367 (Leonard and East Addison […]