When people think about the staff at their local schools, it’s usually teachers, coaches and principals that immediately spring to mind. But there are plenty of folks working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything is always exactly where it needs to be, functioning correctly and looking its best. One of those people is […]
When McKenzie Miller walks across the DTE Energy Music Theatre stage during Oxford High School’s commencement on May 23, she will do so as both a proud graduate and the Class of 2019’s valedictorian. With a grade point average (GPA) of 4.259, she stands alone atop the summit of the academic mountain. She considers that […]
Oxford firefighters made a good save Sunday evening when they prevented a garage fire from spreading to a house in the Woodbriar Village subdivision. It happened on Poppy Hill Dr., south of W. Drahner Rd. Firefighters were called to the scene after homeowners discovered smoke and flames inside their two-car, attached garage. According to Fire […]
Oxford Village Police say distracted diving was the cause of a May 15 accident on East St. that left a vehicle resting on its roof in the middle of the road. According to the police report, a 42-year-old Oxford Village woman was heading west in her 2019 Ford EcoSport when “she reached for her cell […]
A former Daniel Axford (DA) Elementary student returned to his old stomping ground Friday afternoon to create quiet outdoor space where students can read, learn and develop an appreciation for the natural world. As part of his efforts to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, D.J. Moore, a member of Boy Scout Troop 366, oversaw […]
Residents are invited to observe Memorial Day this weekend by attending ceremonies in Addison Township’s Lakeville Cemetery and downtown Oxford. The ceremony in Lakeville Cemetery (825 Drahner Rd.) is scheduled for Saturday, May 25. It will start at noon, but folks are asked to begin gathering at 11:30 a.m. Music will be provided by the […]
OXFORD TWP. – A tractor trailer spent hours laying across the northbound lanes of M-24, just north of Ray Rd., following a crash that occurred shortly after 12 a.m. on May 21. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, the tractor trailer, driven by a 41-year-old Flint man, was heading north on M-24 when a […]
Luke Rauh had a blast tackling the inflatable obstacle course during the Oxford High School Spring Carnival held May 8. For more photos, pick up a copy of the Leader. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
‘Every customer’ encouraged to file a complaint online In response to customer complaints and a media report regarding Odd Job Disposal, Michigan’s attorney general is preparing to take legal action against the Oxford-based trash hauler, which closed its doors suddenly last week. “We made it clear to the owner that he can expect that we […]
An issue that Oxford Township voters haven’t faced in 27 years could make its way back to the ballot if an elected official can find support and assistance from like-minded residents. At last week’s township board meeting, Trustee Margaret Payne announced she “would like to see a single trash hauler” serving the township. To help […]