By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor It was the cookie that made Amos so famous and a googly-eyed, blue monster on ‘Sesame Street? unforgettable. For Oxford resident Rebecca Rogers-Waskowycz, the cookie represents a truly life-altering experience, the transformation from dissatisfied career woman slaving away for others to fulfilled baker with her own thriving business. ‘I wasn’t […]
My friends, I have some tragic news. Please sit down. I, C.J. Carnacchio, editor of The Oxford Leader, have been banned from the Village of Leonard. Please, please, settle down and let me explain. I know it’s shocking. It seems that because I dared to criticize village President Eugene Mallia, Jr. ? Geno to dear […]
Oxford got a taste of the Blues Friday as musicians Sweet Claudette and Howard Glazer performed during a press conference announcing plans for the community’s June 25 festival dubbed ‘Hot Blues and BBQ.? ‘It’s going to be a hot day in Oxford,? said Suzanne Ardelan, chair of the Oxford Downtown Development Authority’s Promotions Committee, who […]
A stone bridge that’s linked Oxford and Orion townships for 114 years will be considered for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places at a May 20 meeting of the Michigan Historic Preservation Review Board in Lansing. The single-span arch bridge that extends over Indian Lake Road along the east side of M-24 once […]
Time machines, space ships and tribbles ? lots of tribbles ? invaded the Devil’s Ridge Golf Club Friday night as the Oxford Public Library Friends hosted its 9th Annual Storybook Gala. Science Fiction was the theme and Connie Miller was the guest of honor. The Oxford Village resident was selected as this year’s ‘Friend of […]
It seems like so many motorists on the road these days do everything inside their vehicles except drive safely. A trio of Oxford High School students is trying to raise public awareness about the dangers of distracted driving with their ‘Shut Up & Drive? campaign. ‘Every 17 seconds someone is in an accident due to […]
This winter’s going to be little warmer for some less fortunate folks thanks to the compassionate kids at Kingsbury Country Day School in Addison Township. As a way to celebrate National Make A Difference Day, 117 students from junior kindergarten through eighth grade spent time Thursday afternoon making 140 fuzzy blankets for Children’s Hospital in […]
Practice makes perfect. That old adage certainly proved true for Josh English and Mike Doell. Two weeks of practice before, during and after school ultimately led the Oxford High School seniors to win first place at the state finals of the Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills Competition held April 24 at the Macomb Community College (MCC) […]
Zach Line began his football career as a Wildcat. Then he became a Mustang. Now, he’s officially a Viking. On Saturday, April 27, the 2008 Oxford High School graduate signed a three-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent. ‘It’s awesome,? said Line, 23. ‘It’s every football player’s dream. Going to a […]
A late night confrontation between a man’s former caregiver and his current caregiver ended with gunshots April 25 in the Hidden Lake Estates mobile home park in Addison Township. Kimberly Ann Trackwell, 47, of Taylor is now facing one count of assault with a dangerous weapon (a four-year felony), one count of possession of a […]