Oxford Township officials last week approved more than $800,000 for the expansion of the municipality’s water and sewer systems. In a 6-0 vote, the township board allocated approximately $750,000 for next year’s construction of a 7,400-foot sanitary sewer line along M-24 from Gateway Drive, north of the village, to Oakdell Rd., south of the village. […]
The Lakeville Cemetery Auxiliary will host its fall spaghetti dinner fund-raiser on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 1447 Milmine St. in Lakeville. There will be two seatings, one at 5 p.m. and another at 6 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for kids age 12 and under. Kids age 5 and under eat […]
Things didn’t go as well as hoped during the Oxford High School Equestrian Team’s 20th consecutive trip to the state championship, but Head Coach Dee Shepard is still “very proud” of the riders’ performances. “All in all, the kids never quit trying,” she said. “Every class, we went in (with the intention of doing) our […]
Due to a drop in pressure in the Village of Oxford’s water supply due to a water main break, bacterial contamination may have occurred in the water system. Bacteria are generally not harmful and are common throughout our environment. Corrective measures are currently being undertaken to correct the situation. Properties affected by this alert are: […]
Local public safety leaders are not cheering the state’s decision last week to reject Beaumont’s application to build a 117-bed hospital in Oxford Township. “We’re disappointed because we believe that having a fully-staffed, professional medical facility within our township borders would be beneficial to the public and to law enforcement,” said Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. […]
Village resident questions how his two-person household could have used 114,000 gallons in a month “It’s a mystery.” That’s how Oxford Village resident Mike Young characterized his most-recent municipal water bill. According to the bill, his two-person household on Bay Pointe Dr. in the Oxford Lakes subdivision used 114,000 gallons of water between Aug. 16 […]
Last week, Oxford celebrated homecoming with the usual parade, big football game, and the crowning of a king and queen. For the game story, visit the sports tab. For more photos of the homecoming court, pick up a copy of the Oxford Leader for $1.
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer A group of Oxford High School DECA students have partnered with the Oxford K-9 Stray Rescue League to host a community-wide event bringing humans and K-9s together for a memorable afternoon. OHS seniors Ali Desrochers and Tommy Smalley, and junior Trent Brown along with Oxford K-9 Stray Rescue League, […]
Brain Balance hosting Oct. 22 educational event about nocturnal, winged creatures By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Clear your calendars for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 and come learn about everyone’s favorite nocturnal mammal – bats! Brain Balance of North Oakland is hosting an evening where families and community members are invited to hear from […]