Candidate’s email prompts state inquiry about ‘boarding school’

Editor’s note: The Oxford Leader goes to press at 3 p.m. on Tuesdays. At 3:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Kallie Roesner, the subject of this article, received at correction letter from Michigan Department of Education official Ken Micklash saying that Roesner did not directly or specifically say that Oxford Schools operates a boarding school during her conversations with […]

19 and counting: Equestrian team qualifies for state championship again

By Liz Shepard — Special to the Leader The Wildcats have done it again. For the 19th year straight, the Oxford High School Equestrian Team has qualified for the state championship. “Every year is new with new challenges,” said Head Coach Dee Shepard, who started coaching the team at the start of the streak. “New riders, […]

Parks/rec. dept. seeks tax renewal, plus small increase

With approximately 2,000 absentee ballots for the Nov. 6 general election expected to arrive in Oxford residents’ mailboxes this week, Ron Davis is hoping these early voters, along with the rest of the community, will approve the township parks and recreation department’s request for an operating millage renewal, plus a small increase. “In the 23 […]

Council places moratorium on enforcing outdoor sales ban

Oxford Village officials called a temporary halt to the enforcement of a ban on the outdoor display and sale of merchandise in one of the commercial zoning districts, so they can figure out how best to address the issue going forward. “I don’t think that we can keep ticketing people when it’s clearly our problem […]

Oct. 9 last day to register to vote

With the Nov. 6 general election fast-approaching, Oxford Township Clerk Curtis Wright wished to remind the public that Tuesday, Oct. 9 is the last day to register to vote. Folks can register at either the township hall, located at 300 Dunlap Rd., or any Secretary of State office before 4 p.m. that day. The township […]

Parole violator busted after allegedly fleeing from cops

A 41-year-old Oxford man was arrested and jailed on Sept. 25 for allegedly fleeing from police and resisting arrest after being stopped for speeding in downtown Oxford. Roberto Rodriguez was arrested with no option of bond and taken to North Carolina to  face penalties for violating his parole there. An Oxford Village Police Officer observed […]

Asst. village manager leaving for Troy

After about 15 months on the job, Drew Benson, assistant Oxford Village manager, is moving on. He accepted an administrative position with the City of Troy’s government and his last day in Oxford is Oct. 4. Benson thanked the village council, at its Sept. 25 meeting, “for the opportunity to serve this community.” “I really […]

Patterson joins Eagle Scout brotherhood

Surrounded by family, friends, mentors and fellow scouts, Sean Patterson joined an elite brotherhood that includes Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg, former U.S. President Gerald Ford, and the first person to set foot on the moon, astronaut Neil Armstrong. Patterson, a member of Boy Scout Troop 366, advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout during a […]

Tickets available for Flavor Fest Oct. 25

The Friends of the Addison Township Public Library will hold its 12th Annual Friends Flavor Fest: Wine Tasting and Silent Auction on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The fund-raising event will be held at the Historic Buhl Estate Mansion in Addison Oaks County Park at 1480 West Romeo Rd. It will feature […]

Gun show at American Legion Post 108 Oct. 20

American Legion Post 108 in Oxford will host a gun show on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. General admission is $5. Entry is free to those under the age of 12. Food will be available at 11 a.m. Six-foot tables are available for rent to vendors for $15 each. Set-up for […]