Having to move people in the midst of medical emergencies up or down stairs can be a difficult task that puts both patients and firefighters at risk. But thanks to some new equipment purchased by the Addison Township Fire Department with grant money, moving patients from an upper floor or basement just got a whole […]
More than three weeks after her conversations with Michigan Department of Education officials sparked inquiry into whether or not Oxford Schools was illegally operating a boarding school, Kallie Roesner came to the Oct. 9 board of education meeting to scold trustees for airing strong comments on the state’s letter, which named Roesner. “Comments were made […]
Fifty-two people got their eyes checked free of charge on Saturday at American Legion Post 108 in Oxford. For the fourth straight year, a group of ophthalmologists, technicians and students from the Henry Ford College Ophthalmic Technician Program donated their time and talents to provide comprehensive eye exams to military veterans, their family members and […]
After months of planning, working and waiting, Oxford-Orion FISH was finally able to open the doors to its new pantry Monday and begin providing free food to people who need it. Located at 1060 S. Lapeer Rd., just south of Drahner Rd., the 5,000-square-foot facility is roomy, bright, easy to navigate and pleasing to the […]
Benjamin “B.J.” Frantz has moved up the ladder in the Oxford Fire Department. Last week, the township board voted 7-0 to promote him to the position of lieutenant fire inspector effective Oct. 16. He will fill the position vacated by Brad Horton, who retired in May after 33 years with the department. Frantz, a 2000 […]
No tickets will be issued regarding the outdoor display and sale of merchandise in the C-1 Transition zoning district as the Oxford Village Council voted 4-1 last week to extend its moratorium on the enforcement of ordinance language prohibiting the activity. Everything along Washington St. (M-24) that isn’t in either the core downtown between Ensley […]
On Oct. 9, the Oxford Village Beautification Commission presented plaques to the 2018 Beautification Award winners. This year’s winners included (from left) Sharon and Mark McClenaghan, Linda and James Campbell, Pat and Bob Langdon, Doris and Walter Basko, Sheri Volger, David Cischke, John Suttle, and Donna and John Bossardet. Winners were selected based on their […]
The Oxford Public Library Friends (OPLF) will conduct its fall book sale Wednesday, Oct. 17 through Saturday, Oct. 20 at the library (530 Pontiac Rd.) OPLF Secretary Lyn Klages said “thousands of books (will be) available, including some rare items.” The sale will begin Wednesday with a special OPLF members-only period from 4:30 to 7 […]
Gray skies and chilly fall air didn’t put a damper on anyone’s spirits during Oxford’s homecoming parade on Friday. Go Cats! For a whole slew of photo’s from the parade, check out this week’s Leader.
The Addison Township Fire Department threw open the doors to Station #1 in Leonard on Saturday to host an open house as part of Fire Prevention Week. There was no shortage of things for families to see and do as they learned more about the department that helps keep them safe. For more photos of […]