Skalnek Ford to build new dealership on M-24

Skalnek Ford to build new dealership on M-24

By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — For the Skalnek family, their Skalnek Ford dealership in Lake Orion has been all about family for 60 years. And not just their immediate family, but their employees – many of whom have been with the auto dealership for more than 20 years, some more than 40 […]

Oxford Wildcat Professional Theatre Company presents ‘The Seagull’

‘Frozen Jr.’ at Oxford Middle School By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. –– The Oxford Wildcat Professional Theatre Company has two performances this November, with Anton Chehkov’s “The Seagull” geared toward adults and four performances of ‘Disney Jr.’ for the kids. “At the OWPTC, we believe in the power of connection. Our stage is […]

Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat

OXFORD — Over 300 kids dressed up for the Halloween holiday for Clear Lake Elementary’s annual Trunk or Treat last Friday. Kids visited trunks with a variety of different themes including movies, television, sports and places. Kids received special goodie bags from deputies from Oakland County Sheriff Department – Oxford Township substartion as well as […]

Nov. 5 General Election

Oxford voters to decide on several local candidate races, ballot issues By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. –– When Oxford Township voters head to the polls on Nov. 5 for the General Election they will have a whole slate of local candidates and ballot issues before them. This week the Leader provides a rundown […]

Oxford High School placed on lockdown after ‘swatting’ threat traced to Europe, sheriff’s office says

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching the school as a precaution OXFORD TWP., Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is responding to Oxford High School for what is believed to be a bogus threat of violence at the school, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. An unknown caller reported the threat around […]

Oxford Village Council approves negotiation between Village attorney and Vickie Hauff for clerk/treasurer contract

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Village Council voted 5-0 to authorize village attorney Bob Davis to negotiate with Victoria Hauff for the office of Village Clerk/Treasurer during a regular meeting on Oct. 8. She was one of two candidates interviewed during the meeting. Hauff, who goes by Vickie, has worked as […]

DDA’s Kelly Westbrook resigns after nearly four years as executive director

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Kelly Westbrook submitted her resignation on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and completed her final day in the position last week. “It is with a mixture of pride and regret that I submit my resignation as the Executive Director of the Oxford Downtown […]

Witches Night Out keeps Lake Orion, Oxford visitors spellbound

Witches Night Out keeps Lake Orion, Oxford visitors spellbound

Tips on how to make the most of the night By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Witches are encouraged to grab their brooms and put on their hats for downtown Oxford and Lake Orion’s Witches Night on Friday, Oct. 25, from 5-10 p.m. for a night of shopping, eating, drinking and more. The […]

DAR dedicates information station on Polly Ann Trail

DAR dedicates information station on Polly Ann Trail

The John Crawford Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated an informational kiosk at the water depot stop on the Polly Ann Trail on Oct. 12 after a trail cleanup for the group’s National Day of Service. The kiosk contains articles about conservation and birding, Revolutionary War Patriots and women of note from the […]

PEAS holds its fall festival fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 13

PEAS holds its fall festival fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 13

Napping on the job — PEAS (Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary) held its fall festival fundraiser on Sunday, giving guests the opportunity to feed and pet the farm’s animals. Although, the festival seemed to take its toll on at least one PEAS volunteer, who found a comfortable spot napping on Pearl the Pig. Pearl lives up […]