The Greater Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association is currently seeking volunteers to serve as support group facilitators in an effort to establish a new local support group for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s disease in the Addison Township area. The Alzheimer’s Association provides supportive programs and services to help people with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers […]
After months of sifting through resumes and interviewing candidates, the search is over. It’s official – Joseph Madore is the new Oxford Village manager. “I’m very excited,” he told council at last week’s meeting. “Hearing some of the issues you guys grapple with, I’m ready to help you with those.” Council voted 4-0 to approve […]
A longtime friendship forged in elementary school was the inspiration for a project designed to raise awareness about autism and generate money to support Oxford students with cognitive impairments. About 100 folks attended a fund-raiser Sunday afternoon at Collier Lanes that yielded approximately $3,200 to benefit OHS special education classrooms. “I couldn’t have expected a […]
Everybody has to pay their bills, even government officials. To make sure none of Oxford Village’s officials are indebted to the government they serve and in violation of the charter, council last week directed Interim Manager Evan Teich to have it presented with a bimonthly report showing who is not in compliance. The first report […]
Why did the dealership cross the road? To sell more cars, of course. A public hearing concerning a special land use (SLU) request that would allow Clean Cars, a used vehicle dealership, to move from the west side of M-24 to the east side is scheduled for the 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14 meeting of […]
Oxford resident Steve Harms is publishing his debut novel—one which will provide readers with a thought-provoking blend of faith and mystery/suspense. His 300-page debut novel, entitled “Give Place to Wrath,” is the first of a series and was released in late October through KCM Publishing. “Give Place to Wrath” follows the story of Detective […]
More than 40 local women came together on Nov. 25 to raise money for several charitable causes through crafting during the event “Crafting for our Community.” From scrapbooking to card making, those in attendance gathered at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Oxford to craft in the company of friends. All in attendance were asked to […]
The Christmas season kicked off in downtown Oxford Friday night with the annual Soup & Sweet Stroll. A little more than 900 tickets were sold for the event, according to DDA Director Glenn Pape. Folks gathered in Centennial Park to listen to holiday songs performed by Oxford choir students and watch the lighting of the […]
The Village of Leonard kicked off the Christmas season Saturday night with its tree lighting and community gathering. Village President Mike McDonald had the honor of flipping the switch. Everybody gathered around the tree to sing Christmas carols before filing into Rowland Hall to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.
Organized by the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, the annual Christmas parade rolled through the downtown area Saturday afternoon. For more photos from the parade, pick up a copy of The Oxford Leader.