“Life-changing.” That’s how Oxford Village resident Tate Hamilton, 15, described the two weeks she recently spent in the Dominican Republic helping people of all ages improve their health and quality of life. “It’s something I’ll always remember,” she said. Hamilton, who will be starting her sophomore year at Oxford High School this fall, expanded her […]
More than 800,000 children go missing or are abducted each year in the United States, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Members of the Oxford Fire Fighters Union, International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 4763 are partnering with the 24th Street Sports Tavern in downtown Oxford and Detroit Lions to combat […]
Robert Skylis, of Oxford, earned first place honors in the Lower College Division/Independent Studio Men category at the National Association of the Teachers of Singers (NATS) annual conference, held in Chicago, Illinois July 8-11. Speakers from major universities around the country presented at the conference and a singing competition was held. Top performers from around […]
Oxford and Addison voters have lots to decide on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot, from who will represent them on their township boards to millage proposals for local schools and fire services. The question is, how many of them will actually show up at the polls? “I think (voter turnout) will be a little […]
There are good taxes and there are bad taxes. Examples of each can be found on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot. An example of a good tax is the Addison Township Fire Department’s request for voters to approve an eight-year, 0.75-mill property tax to support its capital improvement fund. This fund contains money set […]
Normally, the Oxford Public Library is a pretty quiet place. But not on July 20. Drummunity, an interactive program featuring drums of all shapes and sizes, along with other percussion instruments, visited. Kids and parents had a blast as they made loud music together without any librarians shushing them.
This week, the Leader is featuring candidate profiles for the Oxford and Addison township trustee races and the primary election for the 46th District seat in the state House of Representatives. For full candidate profiles, pick up your copy of The Oxford Leader today for $1.
This week, the Leader is featuring candidate profiles for the Oxford and Addison township trustee races and the primary election for the 46th District seat in the state House of Representatives. For full profiles on each of the candidates running for 46th District state representative, pick up your copy of The Oxford Leader today for $1.
Putting the finishing touches on their ice cream sundaes at the 64th Annual Leonard Strawberry Festival are Lydia (left) and Aria Noaker, 6-year-old twins from Holly. For more photos from the festival, please see “Love Leonard’s Strawberry Fest!” and “Ain’t no party like a Leonard party!” Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
A group of property owners from northeast Oxford attended the July 13 township board meeting to express their vehement opposition to the idea of the Detroit-based House of Providence using a 118-acre parcel in their area to house foster youth. “I, along with many neighbors and residents, are very concerned,” said Barbara Blanock, who lives […]