Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. But, sometimes that fire isn’t visible to the naked eye. That’s when it’s handy to have a thermal imaging camera, especially if you’re a firefighter. Thanks to the Four County Community Foundation, the Addison Township Fire Department now has two of them. The Almont-based nonprofit organization awarded the department a […]
Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) will host “Peace in the Park: A Call for Justice and Peace,” an outdoor service in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park, on Sunday, July 14. It will begin at 11 a.m. The service will focus on praying for peace through worship and song. There will be special activities for […]
As they have done since 2009, thousands of folks flocked to the annual Seymour Celebration in Seymour Lake Township Park for three days of carnival rides, food and games, live music and fireworks. There was no shortage of sunshine and good times.
State grants Beaumont’s request to extend review timeline for application It appears folks will have to wait another three months to find out whether the state will approve or deny Beaumont Health’s application to build a 117-bed hospital in Oxford Township. A decision on the matter was originally due by July 1. But, Lynn Sutfin, […]
Speaker addresses LGBTQ rights during Open and Affirming church service “Embrace differences. Love your neighbors. Do unto others as you would have (them do) unto you. The world would be a much better place if we all lived by those simple rules. And it starts with us, right here in this community.” On Sunday morning, […]
While many kids are out playing, relaxing and enjoying their summer vacations, Oxford residents Isabelle and Oscar Vartanian are busy getting their livestock ready for auction at the Oakland County Fair, which runs from July 5-14 at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg. For the last four years, the siblings have been members of the […]
After working for the Oxford school district in one capacity or another for nearly five decades, Terry Kelley is literally headed for greener pastures – specifically, the 55-acre farm he owns in northern Michigan. Kelley recently retired as head coach of the varsity boys golf team. He had been associated with the program for 24 […]
Motorists who regularly travel W. Burdick St. in Oxford Village take notice – construction is coming. Resurfacing of the street between Ashley Way and M-24 is expected to begin on either Monday, July 8 or Wednesday, July 17. Shortly before press time, the Leader was informed it will most likely start on July 17, but […]
June 29 holds special significance for House of Providence (HOP). It was on this date three years ago that the nonprofit organization closed on the purchase of 118 acres along Barber Rd. in Oxford Township. It was on this date four days ago that the six foster girls under HOP’s care moved into their brand-new […]
There was a full house June 27 at Oxford Township’s new senior center in Seymour Lake Park. Eighty-six senior citizens showed up to enjoy lunch, provided by Independence Village of Waterstone, and learn about the 3,126-square-foot facility built to provide them with a comfortable public space to gather, socialize and recreate. “I love it. This […]