John Layman is a determined person. Although he may still lose his leg to infection, or at the very least have to wear a brace on his severely damaged knee, Layman vowed to his doctor, ‘I will walk again,? according to Sue Pendred, owner of Art & Dick’s Party Store. Layman is currently recovering at […]
A unique piece of Addison Township history needs your help or it could be lost forever. The township’s very first fire truck, a 1949 GMC FC-454 (affectionately nicknamed ‘The 49er?), is in desperate need of major restoration. ‘It’s getting to the point now where we’ve decided that we either have to do something with it […]
Acquiring the heart of the downtown’s northeast parking lot may cost the Village of Oxford a lot more than it originally thought. According to reliable sources within the village, local businessman Bob Knauf has proposed trading a large parcel in the northeast downtown parking lot for five publicly-owned parcels recently appraised at $841,560. He also […]
Leonard’s Strawberry Festival is over and done with for another year, but that doesn’t mean souveniers from the fun-filled event aren’t still available. T-shirts ($15) and aprons ($20) commemorating the 53rd annual event can be purchased from festival committee member Marie May. Between 100 and 125 t-shirts are waiting for owners. Normally, about 100 shirts […]
People like Evald S. Jorgensen are the lifeblood of volunteer-driven organizations. They keep everything running smoothly. They never ask for any credit. And they always put others? needs ahead of their own. Jorgensen’s tireless efforts and selfless devotion have kept the Oxford Senior Citizens going strong for the last 15 years. As a reward for […]
Ed and Gerty Stewart, of Oxford, reached two rather impressive milestones this year ? 69 years of marriage and Ed’s 95th birthday. An open house celebrating both events was held Saturday at the Lake Orion First Baptist Church, even though technically the couple’s wedding anniversary isn’t until Oct. 1 and Ed’s birthday was July 28. […]
Voters planning to write-in Susan McGinnis? name for Oxford Village Council need not bother anymore. It’s going to be printed on every single ballot. Three signatures originally disqualified from her nominating petition were awarded to the Pleasant Street resident yesterday, giving her enough for a spot on the September 13 ballot. ‘I feel like a […]
ADDISON TWP. ? Nearly 350 acres of green space and environmentally sensitive habitat will be preserved for public use and enjoyment as parkland thanks to Oakland County and the Sullivan family. The county board of commissioners July 28 unanimously approved a $3.43 million purchase agreement for three parcels totalling 346.48 acres between Walker and Rochester […]
I love good news. Giving it. Getting it. Creating it. It’s all so. . . well, good. That’s why I’m thrilled to report that Oxford’s service groups are coming through BIG TIME for Addison residents Pam Strunk and her disabled son Hunter, 8. You may recall the Strunks from reading The Oxford Leader over the […]
Ron and Dora Rolando, owners of Great Lakes Mercantile, landed themselves one sweet business deal ? literally. The downtown Oxford store is now the only retailer in the United States, outside of Mackinac Island, where chocolate lovers can purchase fudge from May’s Candy Shop. Bearing May’s registered trademark of ‘Famous Mackinac Fudge,? half-pound slices of […]