By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Emergency dispatch responded to a call at 3:18 p.m. on Monday, April 27 from a man saying he saw smoke bellowing from the windows of his neighbor’s mobile home on Crestwood Dr. in the Parkhurst Estates complex located off Lapeer Rd. The Oxford Township Fire Department, headed by Chief […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The coronavirus cancelled a lot of things, but it did not cancel or delay the M-24 construction project, which began on April 23. “This road construction project is an essential function. Transportation workers in the field follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines to limit their risk of getting sick,” […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Polly Ann Trail traffic has quadrupled in the last couple months, Trail Manager Linda Moran estimates. She is thrilled so many folks are getting outdoors and enjoying the multi-use linear park, a former railroad corridor that runs from Orion Township, through Oxford and Addison Township. “We’ve had people say […]
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 […]