Jan. 2: Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies were called by a 37-year-old man at 11:58 p.m. living on the 90 block of Brabb Rd. who said his 36-year-old wife was allegedly plotting to kill him. When Sheriff’s deputies spoke with his wife, she told them her husband had allegedly not been taking his medication and that he had […]
Oxford Elementary student Megan Gula (center) participates in the school’s Christmas sing-along Dec. 22. For more photos of sing-alongs at Oxford Elementary and Clear Lake Elementary, please see Page 20. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
As talk of the 2017-18 budget has started among Addison Township officials, Oxford Community Television (OCTV) Production Manager Teri Stiles came forward with a special request at the Dec. 19 meeting. “I’m asking, while you’re considering your budget in the next month or so, if you would consider fully funding (OCTV with 100 percent of […]
A growing need for wireless communications has one company eyeing some Addison Township property. Verizon Wireless has proposed to place a cell tower on a 5-acre piece of township property, located at the northeast corner of Hosner and Oakwood roads. Though the process has only just begun, last week the Addison Township Board took the […]
In the spirit of the holidays, students and staff at Oxford Middle School donated nearly $6,200 to the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) on Dec. 22. The WWP is a nonprofit organization that supports and empowers injured military veterans and their families. According to the WWP website, as of Dec. 1, the organization had helped more […]
Less than one month after the 160-year-old Lakeville United Methodist Church (UMC) held its final service, the congregation donated 10 percent of its remaining funds towards something that will benefit Addison Township and help save lives. A $14,700 check was presented to Addison Township Fire Chief Jerry Morawski at the Dec. 19 board of trustees […]
Yet another year is coming to an end. That means it’s time for our annual “Year in Review,” a look back at some of the news events and stories we’ve covered over the course of 2016. For part one of this year’s “Year in Review,” pick up your copy of The Oxford Leader today for $1!
Dec. 24: Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 1300 block of Foreland Dr. at 9:05 a.m. when a 72-year-old resident reported that her 54-year-old son had possibly overdosed on prescription pills. She estimated that he had taken 10-15 pills from her remaining prescription after she had found the empty bottle. When Sheriff’s deputies arrived, the man […]
Clear Lake Super Singer Samantha O’Herron chats with Robert Crowl, a resident of Hope Senior Apartments. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio. Some of Clear Lake Elementary’s Super Singers visited Hope Senior Apartments in Oxford Monday evening to spread Christmas cheer. The students sang a variety of Christmas songs, then served sweet treats and juice to the […]
Medical marijuana facilities are now legal in the State of Michigan, but don’t look for any to open in Oxford Village. Last week, council voted 4-1 to “deny granting all five types of medical marijuana licenses by affirmatively taking no action in accordance with the state statute.” “I don’t think I’ve made any secret of […]