Joshua Schoenherr, Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout candidate with Troop 256 of Leonard, is partnering with Addison Township officials to rebuild the baseball diamond located behind the Addison Township Hall in Lakeville. As of the date of this article, there stands a lone, rusted backstop net in an overgrown field. Schoenherr, an entering sophomore […]
After our special 12-page section for the Lone Ranger Parade and Festival went to press on Thursday, July 28, the Leader received changes to the information given to us regarding certain events and activities. Here they are: n Ronald McDonald’s magic show for the kiddies will take place at 10 a.m. in downtown’s Centennial Park. […]
Nine Candidates running for 3 school board seats The candidate cup overfloweth when it comes to the Oxford Board of Education. July 26 was the deadline to file for the three, four-year seats that will appear on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. A total of nine candidates are running – and no, that’s not […]
(Editor’s Note: This editorial was written and went to press before it was announced Aug. 2 that a tentative agreement had been reached to satisfy the concerns of Oakland and Macomb counties. On Aug. 4, the RTA Board of Directors voted to place its mass transit millage proposal on the Nov. 8 general election ballot.) It […]
July 31: Caller reported a dog found on Drahner Rd. and M-24 at 8 p.m. to the Oxford Village Police. Details were posted on the Facebook page “For Love of Louie” and to the Oxford Village Police lost and found list. July 30: A 64-year-old woman called Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies at 12:14 p.m. to […]
Oxford resident Mark Terrian recently joined approximately 900 cyclists for an exhausting and exhilarating event July 28-31, which raised more than $2 million for the granting of wishes for Michigan children who are battling daunting illnesses. An avid cyclist for the past 12 years, this was Terrian’s first time participating in the 29th Annual Wish-A-Mile […]
A group of folks with developmental disabilities had an absolute blast splishing and splashing in Seymour Lake Township Park on July 26. They beat the heat by getting completely soaked at the KLR Splashpad during a social outing that was a collaborative effort between Oakland County Parks and the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department. […]
Some Addison Township firefighters visted the Addison Township Public Library last week to read a couple stories to the kids. Each kid got their very own fire hat and got to see a real live fire engine in the parking lot. It was a smokin’ good time.
ADDISON TWP. – After 180 years of serving spiritual and community needs, the Lakeville United Methodist Church (UMC) is at a crossroads that could mean the end of the line for this historic local institution. Following an evaluation of the church’s current viability and vitality, the congregation received a June 28 letter from the Blue […]
When they head to the polls Aug. 2, voters will be asked to approve an eight-year, 0.75-mill property tax to support the Addison Township Fire Department’s capital improvement fund. This fund contains money set aside for everything from purchasing new vehicles and equipment to constructing new stations, if necessary. According to Fire Chief Jerry Morawski, […]