With three new board members, Oxford’s board of education has its sights set on the future for students and staff throughout the district. One focus that board members consistently mentioned during recent interviews with this reporter is a push towards providing vocational options in education for students. “If there was ever a time to explore […]
“Can you hear me now?” No, it’s not a reference to those recognizable Verizon Wireless commercials. Instead, the phrase has become just another way for scammers to try and take advantage of potential victims. The key in this scam is to try and get potential victims to say the word “yes,” so the affirmation can […]
Feb. 4: A 17-year-old boy from Oxford allegedly tried to take vodka from a business in the 900 block of N. Lapeer Rd. by pouring the liquid into an empty water bottle and concealing it. Sheriff’s deputies were called to the business at 3:32 p.m. after an employee allegedly witnessed the boy conceal the bottle […]
Surrounded by family, friends and fellow scouts, Trenton Sabo was honored Jan. 31 for his valiant attempt to save a man’s life last year. The Eagle Scout received the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Medal of Merit during the Troop 366 Court of Honor ceremony held in the sanctuary of Oxford United Methodist Church on […]
It may seem hard to believe, but there’s something on display at the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum in downtown Oxford that predates the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. On Friday, this item took a little field trip to the Oxford Public Library for a fireside chat about the museum and this community’s history. […]
It appears two millage proposals critical to the financial future of the Oxford school district were approved by voters in the Nov. 8 general election. Based on the unofficial election results, the 10-year, 17.8078-mill non-homestead operating tax renewal was approved 7,989 to 4,467. Voters also approved the 10-year, 0.1922-mill non-homestead operating tax increase. It won […]
Oxford resident Bridget Trbovich helps Kara Schneider, a second-grader at Daniel Axford Elementary, cut up a pair of jeans. Read “There’s no business like shoe business” to find out why. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
In a 5-1 vote, the Oxford Board of Education has passed a resolution opposing the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, calling on all U.S. senators to reject President Donald Trump’s nomination. The motion, proposed by Treasurer Mike Schweig and seconded by Vice President Joyce Brasington, cited DeVos’ lack of experience in public […]
Local homeowners who need help cleaning up their yards this spring are in luck because a program that offers free labor is not only returning, it’s expanding. Applications for the second annual Oxford Gives Back work weekend (April 29-30) are being accepted now through March 6. The program is open to homeowners in Oxford, Addison […]
The results are in and the lucky number is seven. That’s how many awards Oxford Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio won in the 2016 Michigan Press Association (MPA) Better Newspaper Contest. “I’m so humbled and grateful,” said the 40-year-old Oxford Village resident. “Being recognized by your peers – people who truly understand what this job entails […]