Village looks to help companies in USA, Michigan and Oxford

Oxford Village is looking to give preferential treatment in its bid processes to products and services provided by companies based in the United States, Michigan and the community in order to help them compete and prosper. ‘This is exactly what I would like to see happen,? said Councilman Elgin Nichols. Nichols is the one who […]

Leader Editorial: YES votes for public safety in Oxford, Addison

This newspaper has never taken the issue of taxes lightly, especially when it comes to increasing them. We firmly believe that folks should get to keep the money they earn and spend it how they see fit without the fear of government confiscating more and more of it to finance projects and ideas conceived behind […]

Leader Editorial: Oxford Village voters: NO on Prop. 1, YES on Prop. 2

Sometimes government has good ideas and sometimes it has bad ideas. Oxford Village currently has one of each and voters will decide their fate in the Nov. 6 election. We are strongly encouraging voters to APPROVE the village’s Proposal 2, the municipality’s request for permission to sell the 3.42-acre property it owns at 98 S. […]

10th Annual Americana Concert set for 7 p.m. Friday

Ten years ago, Oxford Middle School Choir Director Jan Flynn came up with a meaningful way to honor area veterans for their deeds and teach students about the significant sacrifices made for the freedoms they enjoy on a daily basis. Since then, every year around Veterans Day, OMS choir students lift up their voices in […]

Leader Editorial: YES votes for public safety in Oxford, Addison

This newspaper has never taken the issue of taxes lightly, especially when it comes to increasing them. We firmly believe that folks should get to keep the money they earn and spend it how they see fit without the fear of government confiscating more and more of it to finance projects and ideas conceived behind […]

Police, fire millages pass in Oxford, Addison

Voters in Oxford and Addison were definitely in a ‘yes’ mood in the Nov. 6 general election. In Oxford Township, voters approved a two-year, 1-mill tax increase for police services by a margin of 4,191 to 4,044. “I’m just proud as hell of everybody that participated in the (pro-millage campaign) and was part of the […]

The end is near?

After years of constant bickering, political posturing and legal wrangling, it appears the Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission’s days could finally be numbered. Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Wendy Potts issued an order Monday that basically sets up the process by which OPFEC’s assets will be divided between the township and village should she […]

‘There’s not another Tony Martin out there’

Anthony Wayne Martin loved life, loved his job and loved his ‘large circle of friends.? The Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy worked hard and played hard. That’s why so many people were shocked and saddened to learn the 48-year-old passed away suddenly Thursday Feb. 3 after suffering a heart attack while on duty. Martin, a former […]

Fighting cancer one step at a time

Walk to raise money for a cure. Walk to honor survivors. Walk to encourage those still fighting. Walk to remember those who lost their battle. There are many good reasons to walk in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and the organizers of Oxford’s first-ever relay event (May 14-15) hope you’ll find one. The […]

Townships win excellence in government award for NOTA

Free public transportation. Lifeline. Vital service. Community asset. These are all ways to describe the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) and the integral role it plays in Oxford, Addison and Orion townships on a daily basis. Now the term ‘award winner? can be added to that list. The three townships who makeup NOTA were honored […]