A two-car garage is just one of the ways Oxford Fire Chief Jack LeRoy plans to spend $20,000 remaining from a fire bond approved by voters in Nov. 2000. Township officials Dec. 8 voted 6-1 to authorize Supervisor Bill Dunn and LeRoy to spend the remaining $20,000 in the fire construction account within the next […]
Oakland County Sheriff’s Lt. Larry Perry recently participated in a competition similar to the Olympic decathlon ? the only difference being he was wearing full body armor and shooting live ammunition. They didn’t take home the gold, but the Oakland County Sheriff’s Special Response Team (SRT) learned plenty and made some new friends while competing […]
Boy Scout Troop 108 held its annual Court of Honor ceremony Monday night at American Legion Post 108, the troop’s proud sponsor. During the ceremony, the scouts were presented badges for rank advancement and merit. The following scouts were honored for their hard work and achievements: Gerald Chizmadia ? A scout for six years, Gerald […]
Just because Oxford Village Police got the go-ahead last week to purchase their first Tasers, don’t expect to hear cries of ‘Don’t tase me, bro!? echoing all over town. ‘I think a properly-trained police officer isn’t going to abuse that power,? said Councilman Tony Albensi. Council voted 5-0 to approve the $2,439 purchase of two […]
There’s definitely no shortage of people running for Oxford Township Board this year. Fifteen candidates. Seven seats. This should be interesting. So many things to look forward to. So many questions to be answered. For instance, will the planning commission’s attempt to seize control of the township board be successful? It’s definitely no coincidence that […]
Senator Barack Obama, in addition to calling for change, often talks about his judgment on the campaign trail. He regularly shrugs off critics who talk about his inexperience by pointing out his ability to make good judgments. This ability is what he believes set him apart and makes him the most qualified candidate to become […]
Budding young Picasos, Monets and DaVincis exhibited their extensive artwork Friday evening at Clear Lake Elementary during a special show for family and friends. ‘Some of those portraits and some of the other work is the best I’ve ever seen and I’ve been here for nine years,? said Art Teacher Jonathan Hazlett. ‘I just can’t […]
Whether you tinker under the hood to save a few bucks or have a passion for restoring classic cars, Mazza Auto Parts? new Oxford store is here to meet all your needs. Located inside Tom’s Hardware at 558 S. Lapeer Road, Mazza’s new 3,700-square-foot space offers car buffs and backyard mechanics all the auto parts, […]
By CJ Carnacchio Leader Editor Being able to hop in a car and drive anywhere at anytime is a privilege that most people take for granted. But there are plenty of folks out there, who for one reason or another, don’t have or can’t afford that luxury. Fortunately for them, there’s a new service called […]
U.S. Army Capt. Caryn Finch-Collier got the opportunity May 25 to walk in the footsteps ? or tire marks ? of auto racing legends. Dressed in her camouflage fatigues, the Oxford resident proudly marched in a parade honoring military personnel just prior to the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500. Finch-Collier, who serves as company […]