A downtown Oxford business is helping local students go back to school with everything they need to tackle those classroom and homework assignments. On Saturday morning, a group of kids assembled in front of Funky Monkey Toys at 5 N. Washington St. to fill 40 crisp, new backpacks with an assortment of fresh school supplies. […]
When the 2019-20 school year begins on Monday, Aug. 26, Oxford will welcome a crop of new teachers into the district’s elementary, middle school and high school classrooms. Last week, they all gathered at the Oxford Virtual Academy (OVA) for orientation and the Leader snapped a photo of them. Here they are. Front row (seated, […]
Superintendent estimates $2K to $3K in damage “Why?” That was the simple question Jeff Kinasz, park superintendent for the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department, was asking on the morning of Aug. 14 after yet another significant act of vandalism was discovered in the 300-acre Oakwood Lake Park. “You’ve got a nice park here,” he […]
Three suspects who allegedly committed an armed robbery late Sunday afternoon in Addison Oaks County Park are being sought by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. The suspects are two African American males, ages 18 and 18-19, and one white female, age 17. According to the sheriff’s office, the victim, a 17-year-old male Pontiac resident, was […]
It appears having young children could soon no longer be an obstacle to attending Oxford Village Council meetings – or so officials hope. Last week, officials discussed a previous recommendation by Councilwoman Kate Logan whereby the village would make free, on-site childcare available to the public during council meetings as a way to help increase […]
For 40 minutes, the public spoke during a hearing at last week’s Oxford Township Board meeting on the possibility of allowing televisions and music on the outdoor patio connected to the restaurant/bar inside Legacy 925, formerly known as the Legacy Center. Many of those present were opposed to the idea. The opposition came from residents […]
By Phil Foley Lapeer County Press GOODLAND TWP. — An early morning crash on Aug. 14 left a 40-year-old Oxford woman and her 10-year-old daughter in critical condition at area hospitals. Lapeer County Sheriff’s Dept. Undersheriff Jeremy Howe said deputies received a traffic BOL (be on lookout) from St. Clair County about 1:47 a.m. after […]
Summer is fading fast and so are those opportunities to spend the day golfing on Oxford’s scenic courses. Dr. Elena Osborne, a veterinarian from Independence Township, is offering golfers a chance to spend the day swinging away with their woods and irons, while at the same time, helping homeless dogs receive proper care and shelter […]
You could take time off work, spend thousands of dollars and fly to Munich, Germany to attend Oktoberfest this year. Or, you could get your fill of beer and food in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park when “Oxtoberfest” happens on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is being organized by Holy […]
Two decisions regarding next year’s reconstruction of M-24 in Oxford Village were made by council last week. One, construction will be permitted to start as early as 6 a.m. and run as late at 10 p.m. as needed. Two, an official logo was adopted for use in all print, digital and marketing materials concerning the […]