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 […]
With this year’s Seymour Celebration now in the rear view mirror, one might be tempted to think that carnival season is over in Oxford. But, if Christian Mills, owner of Legacy 925, has his way there will be two more weekends of carnival rides and games this fall. He wants to host a fall-themed carnival […]
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, public information officer for the Michigan Department of Health and […]
Addison firefighters spent their Saturday morning honing their skills and adding to their knowledge during a live-fire training exercise. As part of this, they burned a house at 1055 Noble Rd., near Haven Rd., to the ground. The house was built sometime in the late 19th century, according to township Supervisor Bruce Pearson.
A church site that’s been serving Oxford’s spiritual needs since 1982 is being considered to potentially serve the Polly Ann Trail’s parking and storage needs. Last week, the trail’s management council voted unanimously to have board members Donni Steele and Curtis Wright, along with Trail Manager Linda Moran, approach Pathway Christian Church regarding the “potential […]
After more than a year of disagreeing over who should pay what for the replacement of a failed culvert and the rebuilding of a collapsed section of road above it, Oxford Township and the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) finally reached an agreement last week that will keep them out of the courtroom. “I’m […]
Oxford’s Seymour Celebration, scheduled to run from June 27-29, promises to deliver more of a bang than ever before. In the past, the Friday night fireworks display in Seymour Lake Park was half the size of Saturday night’s show. This year, they will be same, according to Ron Davis, director of the township Parks and […]