Management at The Oxford Leader figures it is about time we introduce the two individuals who are writing most of your community news these days. So, without further eloquence, please say “hello” to Teddy Rydquist and Danielle Smith. Rydquist, of Lake Orion, will cover most of Oxford sports, Oxford Township and the Oakland County Sheriff’s […]
In last week’s edition of The Leader there were some inaccuracies in our article on the Oxford Christmas parade. 1. Parade line up starts at 11 (not 10 a.m.) and is finished by 12:30; 2. The Oxford Chamber has teamed up with the Oxford Village Police Department, not the Oakland County Sheriff for Toys for […]
Oxford man is thankful after a good Samaritan returns his wallet A good Samaritan found a man’s wallet in the street and turned it over to a Lake Orion police officer at 3:29 p.m. Nov. 4. The officer was able to locate the owner, an Oxford man, 20, who came to LOPD and picked up […]
Another Michigan winter approaches and it’s not going to be a warm one. Especially for those who don’t have a warm winter coat. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office kick off the 32nd year of the Coats for the Cold campaign. “’Coats for the Cold’ is a good way to help […]
First winter weather slows traffic, closes schools in Oxford It’s official. Old man Winter struck early this year. Starting early Monday morning, just over half a foot of snow fell causing all sorts of havoc on area roads and with Oxford Community School events. And, once the snow stopped, temperatures fell. On Monday, Oxford schools […]
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer As the holidays approach, individuals are stocking up on those must-have items everyone dreams about seeing on their Thanksgiving table. However, not everyone’s pantries will be stocked this year, so Oxford/Orion FISH Food Pantry wants to do something about it. FISH is turning to the community for help to […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer An event that will be here before we know it, the annual Oxford Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 1 p.m. Presented by the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, Genisys Credit Union, Oxford Bank and The Village of Oxford, there will be plenty of activities for […]
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer The Lakeville Elementary Literacy Club has a lot to be thankful for this season. They were the recipients of some local generosity totaling $305. At the 2019 Oxford Business and Health Expo, held back in September, the Oxford Chamber of Commerce announced the Literacy Club was chosen to receive […]
By Katie Quisenberry Allen Students at Kingsbury Country Day Elementary School celebrated Veterans Day just a few days early this year with a breakfast honoring several local veterans on Friday, Nov. 8. Veterans from the community were invited to share a morning with eager children with plenty of questions. After coffee and breakfast the students […]
CDBG funds discussed Local units of government have scheduled meetings to figure out what they are going to do with their Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG). The purpose of these public hearings are to “review community development and housing needs, inform citizens of the availability of funds and eligible uses of CDBG funds.” The […]