People frequently form powerful and deep attachments to inanimate objects as demonstrated by the 2000 film ‘Cast Away? starring Tom Hanks. Just as Hanks was inconsolable over the loss of his only friend on the deserted island, a volleyball named Wilson, so Craig Belmonte is upset by the recent loss of his favorite kayak paddle […]
When it comes to people who regularly violate ordinances, Oxford Township is beefing up its enforcement. ‘I’m going to say 98 percent of these violations are cleared up probably by the second notice or by the time they get the letter from the attorney,? said Supervisor Bill Dunn. ‘But we do have certain people that […]
Saving dollars and recycling water are two of the big factors being weighed as the Oxford Village Council decides which company will construct the municipality’s new water treatment plant on S. Glaspie St. All four bids came in lower than the original $2.7 million estimate provided by the Ohio-based Artesian of Pioneer a few months […]
‘Control our own destiny.? ‘Stand on our own two feet.? ‘Autonomy.? ‘Independence.? These are some popular words and phrases among people who support incorporating the Village of Oxford as a city. They make it sound as though we’re rebellious colonists trying to break away from the oppression of a distant empire. Truth is village residents […]
Most people would view having lightning strike on a Friday the 13th as bad luck. But Oxford resident Pam Ziskie, who’s studying to become a Native American shaman (medicine man) doesn’t feel that way at all. ‘Usually, when it hits in your yard it’s a good thing, it’s an omen,? she said. It appears lightning […]
They sort the food. They answer the phones. They make donations. They give rides to those in need. They build things. ‘Without you, we could not be,? said John Cass, president of Oxford/Orion FISH. Last week, FISH recognized its outstanding volunteers with its Advocates of the Needy awards during a special luncheon at Kalloway’s Restaurant […]
A member of Oxford High School’s Class of 2009 who was full of life and rich with friends unfortunately died by suicide Aug. 29. Coby Etherton, 21, passed away as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest, according to Oakland County Sheriff’s Lt. Dan Toth, commander of the Orion Township substation. The […]
For most schools around Michigan, Sept. 4 was simply the start of another school year. But for Kingsbury Country Day School in Addison Township, the date was actually a milestone. It marked the beginning of the institution’s 60th year of educational excellence and independence from the public system. ‘It’s kind of a unique place to […]
There’s only one thing that can land a person in jail quicker than drinking and driving ? drinking and punching a cop. Anthony Paul Ruiz, 27, of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania is accused of doing just that to an Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy who was passing through downtown Oxford on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 31. […]
In last week’s Leader, a story was published regarding a mailer that was sent out to approximately 8,100 Oxford High School alumni seeking donations to help pay off the $300,000 private debt associated with football field’s blue turf. After it was published, Jim Reis, who’s president of the Turf Committee and serves on the Oxford […]