It seems like everybody is buying, selling and trading stuff over the internet these days. But you never know who’s on the other end of that transaction and what their motives are. Is it someone legitimate just looking to conduct a little business or a criminal waiting to pounce? Acting Oxford Village Police Chief Mike […]
It looked bigger than it was. On Friday night, Oxford firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire at MSP Industries, located at 45 W. Oakwood Rd., just east of M-24. Because it’s an industrial building, firefighters from Metamora and Addison also responded to the scene to provide mutual aid. Upon arrival, Oxford Fire Chief Pete […]
It appears Acting Oxford Village Police Chief Mike Solwold will soon be able to drop the ‘acting’ part from his title. Last week, the village council voted 5-0 to approve a resolution to “implement a contract process to employ” him as chief. Village attorney Bob Davis was directed to present, at the Tuesday, July 25 […]
Oxford Village Police Acting Sgt./Det. Clint Ascroft has a load of property that was allegedly stolen from area vehicles and he’s searching for the owners. Folks from the Oxford Lakes subdivision, and neighboring Oxford and Orion townships, who had items go missing from their vehicles between late June and July 7 are asked to call […]
Great athleticism and a competitive spirit led 2017 Oxford High graduate Byron Schlickenmeyer to become one of the top wrestling performers of his class. Now, Schlickenmeyer is hoping the same traits that helped him dominate on the mat while at OHS can elevate him again when he attends the U.S. Olympic Training Site at Northern […]
For those folks who haven’t quite decided what to do with their earthly remains after they’ve shuffled off this mortal coil, Oxford Township officials would like them to consider an above-ground option with a historical flavor. Last week, the board of trustees voted 5-2 to set a price of $10,000 each for a crypt inside […]
Shawn Raya, an Oxford resident, recently rose above the rest and placed first in a hot air balloon piloting competition, held in Angola, Indiana, July 7-9. During the annual competition, known as Angola Balloons Aloft, pilots flew the hot air balloons, competing in two flights that tested their skill and accuracy by navigating the winds […]
After a long absence, Oxford Township decided to rejoin the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). Last week, the board of trustees voted 7-0 to do so and pay $2,238 in membership dues for a 12-month period. “I’ve heard some pretty nice things about SEMCOG and what they can do for communities like us,” said […]
There’s no shortage of entertainment at the annual Strawberry Festival in downtown Leonard. It’s small town fun at its very best. For more photos from Leonard’s Strawberry Festival, pick up a copy of this week’s issue of The Oxford Leader.
Riding the roller coaster with their arms in the air like they just don’t care are Oxford Middle School eighth-graders Kaitlyn Beckwith (left) and Ava Wilson. Right behind them is fellow eighth-grader Alyse Roop. Thousands of folks, young and old, attended the 9th Annual Seymour Celebration at Oxford Township’s Seymour Lake Park on Friday and […]