On Sunday afternoon, the Oxford Fire Department hosted its annual open house at Station #1 on M-24. There was plenty to see and do as kids and parents toured the facility, used equipment, chatted with firefighters and got to check out a medical helicopter that landed behind the station.
Justin Zaccagnini is bothered by how the general public’s perception of people with mental illness is often colored by media reports of them committing “atrocious crimes.” To the 26-year-old Oxford resident, these depictions do not represent him or his fellow members of Clubhouse Inspiration in the Oxford Mills shopping center. “Most of us are just […]
Former hunt club land eyed for lead cleanup Oxford Township might be applying for a $1 million grant from the state to pay for the cleanup of some contaminated property owned by a nonprofit organization that serves children in foster care. At its 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 meeting, the township board is expected to consider […]
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Jessica Brasington is no stranger to traveling. With numerous experiences abroad under her belt, one may consider her a seasoned professional, but nothing could have prepared her for the trip she began two years ago. Brasington, a 2012 Oxford High School grad, was in the middle of her senior […]
Bill and Shirley Conner are working their way through the precious metals associated with milestone wedding anniversaries. They’ve gone from silver to gold to platinum. On Sept. 3, the Oxford Village couple celebrated their 70th anniversary. “We’ve always been close, very close, and we enjoy being with each other,” Shirley said. “I’ve told him more […]
Independence Village of Waterstone hosted a celebration for National Grandparents Day on Sunday. Grandparents and grandkids spent quality time playing games, talking and enjoying hotdogs and cotton candy.
Tickets now available for historic cemetery tour on Oct. 6 Old cemeteries are filled with more than just ornate headstones and large shade trees. They’re brimming with local history and the personal stories of a town’s forebearers. An opportunity to learn more about the triumphs and tragedies of the people who helped build Oxford is […]
A 70-year-old Oxford Township man and his 45-year-old stepson, both of whom are accused of sexually assaulting a female child under the age of 13, are due back in court next week. Larry Erlin Orr, who resides on Teelin Dr., just west of M-24, and Sean Michael MacMaster, a police officer who lives in Jacksonville, […]
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Get ready for your palates to be put on overdrive as you taste a vast array of wines, beer and food at the 13th Annual Friends Flavor Fest on Thursday, Oct. 17. This extravagant evening, hosted by the Friends of the Addison Township Public Library, will take place at […]
The Oxford High School Equestrian Team is looking to continue its winning ways. The Wildcats clinched the first two Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association District 2 competitions this weekend. They will return to the Armada Fairground for the last district meet Saturday, riding again against teams from Notre Dame, Lapeer and Lake Orion in the B […]