ADDISON TWP. – Two young hunters were cited on the morning of Oct. 31 for allegedly killing a sandhill crane, a non-game bird that’s protected under both federal and state law, and multiple game law violations concerning waterfowl. A 19-year-old Lapeer man and 18-year-old Oxford man are facing a 1:15 p.m. Dec. 14 arraignment before […]
Little boys only tease little girls they like. In Darryl Lambertson’s case, that was certainly true. When he met little Carla Buechler in kindergarten at Daniel Axford Elementary, he playfully poked fun at her. But over the years, their relationship evolved. Sure, it had its ups and downs, but eventually, friendship blossomed into love and […]
A group of Oxford scouts is seeking donations to help them place fresh evergreen wreaths on the graves of every single veteran resting in a local cemetery. As part of this year’s Wreaths Across America ceremony, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17, Boy Scout Troop 366 wants to lay wreaths on all 202 veterans’ graves in […]
It seems like everybody and their brother wants to know when the Falling Down Beer Co. is going to start brewing and pouring in downtown Oxford. “We’re expecting to be open by February,” said co-owner George Lang as he helped move 12 large, steel tanks into the 3,481-square-foot space at 14 N. Washington St. “Now, […]
Voters went to the polls for the Nov. 8 general election to decide on candidates and proposals impacting the national, state and local levels. To find out how Oxford and Addison residents voted, visit our website www.oxfordleader.com. Pictured above: Oxford resident Corrina Hamilton and her son Wyatt, 2½, show off their “I voted” stickers outside […]
Oxford High sophomore and life scout of Troop 366 Paul DeAngelis recently donated 11 dog beds to the K-9 Stray Rescue League of Oxford, as part of his Eagle Scout project. The Eagle Scout project is an opportunity for a Boy Scout to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of […]
It was all smiles for Daniel Axford second-graders last Thursday when four exchange students from Oxford’s international program came to Daniel Axford Elementary last Thursday. Exchange students from China, Yuan “Brook” Li, Jiamin “Winnie” Zheng, Hao “Howie” Yu, and Lin Shi answered questions from the second-grade students about Chinese culture, demonstrated a type of Chinese […]
As one Oxford home décor and antique shop closes, another one opens. Craig Shagena is bringing his many years of woodworking expertise to downtown Oxford through his shop Caveman & Pip, located on 28 S. Washington, which opened Oct. 1. Craig offers services such as custom woodworking, home decor and antique sales, custom painting, antique […]
On Tuesday, Dec.13, the Rotary Club of Oxford will host its annual Christmas Party for Seniors at the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center, 745 N. Oxford Rd. The event begins at noon and includes a turkey dinner and entertainment. The luncheon is free for area seniors. Please call (248) 969-5065 to make reservations. Ho, […]
Oxford Free Methodist Church got a jump on Veterans Day by hosting a special dinner and tribute Saturday for all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Following a delicious meal, veterans and their family members were treated to a program filled with stirring patriotic music performed by church members, who honored those […]