A Facebook page containing postings that paint some Oxford High School students in a very unflattering light is being investigated by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept. ‘It’s not really a bullying website,? explained Sheriff’s Det. Joe Ashley, of the Oxford Township substation. ‘It’s more or less a modern version of writing on a bathroom stall.? […]
Oxford Twp. officials last week voted 7-0 to authorize Supervisor Bill Dunn to purchase a new vehicle for the municipality. Dunn is allowed to spend up to $28,000 for a 2013 or 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4×4. After ‘extensive research,? Dunn determined ‘it is financially economical, safe and great on gas.? ‘The Jeep Grand […]
Oxford Twp. officials voted 7-0 to pay the Holland, Michigan-based Alcogare, LLC up to $15,768 to continue scanning government records and documents, then storing them as digital files. This amount will cover an estimated 300,200 documents, which includes building/site plans, meeting minutes, cemetery records, etc. Turning them into digital files will help preserve them and […]
Oxford-Orion FISH received a significant financial boost from Oxford Township and Village last week. The township board voted 7-0 to award the emergency services bid to the local nonprofit in the amount of $5,837, which works out to $4,353 from the township and $1,484 from the village. All of the money is from the federal […]
Oxford American Legion Auxiliary Unit 108 honored Mike Solwold and Mike Upshur Sunday for their tireless dedication to public safety, consummate professionalism and exceptional commitment to the community. Solwold was named ‘Most Outstanding Police Officer of the Year,? while Upshur received the award for ‘Most Outstanding Firefighter of the Year.? ‘Gosh, it’s certainly unexpected. I’m […]
A familiar face rejoined the Oxford Village Council Feb. 12 as Susan Bossardet was unanimously appointed to a vacant seat. Bossardet, who was sworn-in that night, will serve the remainder of former village President Tom Benner’s term, which expires in November 2014. She was the only applicant for the vacancy. Benner passed away Jan. 15 […]
xford Township officials last week unanimously approved the extension of a water main in the area of Indian Lake Rd. and M-24 which would allow the municipality to have an emergency water connection with neighboring Orion Township. And it won’t cost Oxford a dime as Orion has agreed to pay for it all. ‘It’s a […]
Oxford Township wants to know if the rates and fees it’s charging for water and sewer are adequate for the services provided. Last week, the township board voted unanimously to hire Paul Stauder, of Ann Arbor-based Stauder, Barch & Associates, to conduct water, sewer and debt reduction studies. They approved an amount not to exceed […]
If you’ve every wondered about the value of community newspapers such as The Oxford Leader, there’s a prime example of why we’re necessary on Page 1. I’m referring to the story about James Amato, owner of Midwest Auction Galleries in Oxford Township, being arrested Feb. 12 for allegedly transporting and selling stolen goods ? specifically […]
Love isn’t just a game for the young as demonstrated by the lively senior citizens who reside at Independence Village of Waterstone in Oxford. As they do every year on Valentine’s Day, the seniors enjoyed a wonderful party filled with sweet treats, music, singing, dancing and a plenty of romance. Cupid was certainly a busy […]