Twp. to stop mailing property tax receipts

In an effort to save a good chunk of money, Oxford Township will no longer be automatically mailing receipts to every single property owner who pays their tax bill. Last week, the township board voted 7-0 to end the practice beginning with the July tax bill. “There’s no other community that does it,” said Supervisor […]

Editor wins 2 SPJ awards

Oxford Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio earned two “Excellence in Journalism” awards last week from the Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). He won first place in editorial writing for an April 29, 2015 editorial entitled, “Vote your conscience on NOTA.” The piece strongly encouraged voters in Addison Township to approve a five-year, […]

$2M bond for parks to appear on Nov. ballot

When Oxford voters go to the polls in November, they will be faced with a $2 million bond proposal to repair and improve all four township parks. Last week, township officials voted 7-0 to place the question on the general election ballot. The proposal calls for paying off the bond debt over a period of […]

Village to seek voter permission to sell 2.1 acres off Dayton St.

Oxford Village will seek permission from voters to sell two odd-shaped parcels of vacant land the municipality owns off Dayton St., south of Maple St. and west of Pleasant St. Last week, council voted 3-1 to place the question on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. The parcels total approximately 2.1 acres and are zoned […]

Library luau lock-in

Library luau lock-in

The Oxford Public Library hosted a luau-themed lock-in party for local teens Friday evening. It featured crafts, games and pizza. Anna Boglaev pokes her head between sister Sophie Boglaev (left) and Ella Frohock while they make paper leis. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.      

Opinions differ on proposed policy for gay, transgender students

To Oxford Superintendent Tim Throne, a proposed state policy aimed at protecting gay and transgender students is part of ongoing efforts in Lansing to reduce local control. “In my humble opinion, this is another example of the state, whether it be (the Michigan Department of Education) or the legislature, trying to micromanage our schools,” he […]

Burglar bells result in handcuffed homeowner

ADDISON TWP. – Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglar alarm in the 4000 block of Curtis Rd. Monday afternoon and ended up arresting the 41-year-old homeowner for allegedly having a marijuana grow operation. The security company called 9-1-1 after the intruder alarm was tripped. When deputies arrived, they found the front door was […]

Volunteers needed for Leonard mill work day April 23

How does a small community with a very limited budget go about preserving and repurposing a historic landmark? Volunteers, volunteers and more volunteers. That’s what’s needed in the Village of Leonard as the community prepares for another season of work on its old mill. A work day has been scheduled for Saturday, April 23 from […]

Skip the theater, go to dinner with the Lincolns instead

Get ready to party like it’s 1863 because the president and his wife are coming to town this summer. U.S. President Abraham Lincoln and First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln will be the guests of honor at a special dinner on Friday, Aug. 5 at the Indianwood Golf and Country Club in Orion Township. Doors open […]

Council interviews four for vacancy

A retired doctor, a downtown business owner, a public safety officer and an individual who helps meet the needs of military veterans. That was the pool of applicants for the vacant seat on the Oxford Village Council. Dr. Theodore Walton, Susan Oles, Erik Dolan and Kathleen Logan were interviewed for the position during a special […]