Splashpad welcomes special need folks

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. […]

Firefighters trade hoses for books

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.  

Church at crossroads after almost two centuries

Church at crossroads after almost two centuries

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 […]

Voters to decide fate of fire tax

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, […]

Hamilton’s helping hands on Hispaniola

“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 […]

Firefighters union works to get ID kits for kids

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 […]

Oxford man wins natl. singing competition

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 […]

Leader Editorial: YES to Addison Fire, NO to Detroit Zoo

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 […]

Library joins the Drummunity

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.