By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer On September 23, Oxford Township was awarded a $6,178 COVID-19 Response Grant from the Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL). Per Township Communications and Grants Manager C.J. Carnacchio, who completed and submitted the application on September 9, the grant covers election-related expenses incurred from June 15 through the […]
With the pavement now torn up, M-24 construction has arrived directly in front of 5-1 Diner at 51 S. Washington St., downtown. The folks at the diner decided to say thanks by serving up complimentary hot dogs for construction and sewer crews last Thursday, Oct. 8. They served 40 workers from Dan’s Excavating and five […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Middle School closed for three days last week due to a trend in positive COVID-19 cases. “This is a proactive, cautionary measure and we are proud of our students and staff for their continued adherence to our protocols,” Oxford Community Schools wrote in a letter to families. The […]
In our 27th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an increase in recent cases, and also an uptick in total cases. According to numbers provided by Oakland County, last we reported there were a total of 214 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 230. Recent cases increased from 33 to […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Well-known for their “Shop with a Hero” event each Christmas, the Village of Oxford Police do a tremendous job of taking care of our local children. On Tuesday, October 6, the officers performed another good deed, dropping off outdoor sports equipment, such as kickballs, footballs, and basketballs, at Daniel […]
On Saturday, at 1 p.m., genealogist Katherine Willson, of Dexter, will present “The 1918 Influenza Pandemic and its Effect on our Ancestors” via Zoom, an online meeting platform that allows viewers to “attend” this event from the comfort and safety of your home. More Americans were killed by the global 1918 Influenza (Spanish Flu) Pandemic […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Large cuts on the sidewall At 9:10 a.m. on October 9, Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Dunlap Circle for a report of malicious destruction of property. The caller, a 35-year-old man who lives at the residence, directed deputies to his black 2006 Chevrolet HHR, parked in the […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer At a special Oct. 7 meeting, Oxford Village Council voted 4-0 to appoint Kelsey Cooke to fill the remainder of former village president Joe Frost’s term after he resigned last month. The thing is, Cooke is already on the council, since she was appointed to fill another vacancy in […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer On Thursday, October 8, the Oxford Wildcats boys’ soccer team defeated the Avondale Yellow Jackets, 2-1, to clinch the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) White Division title. Posting a 5-4-2 (4-0 OAA White) record, the division title is the program’s first since 2015-16. Impressively, this championship came in head coach […]
Beginning yesterday (Tuesday, October 13), Indian Lake Road will be closed at the M-24 intersection for one week. No through-traffic will be allowed on Indian Lake Road at M-24. Traffic will be detoured. Access to the side streets off Indian Lake Road will be maintained via the detour: Eastbound Indian Lake Road: Southbound Conklin Road […]