While most local governments are plagued by the problem of having too little money in their coffers, the Oxford Township Board engaged in a 31-minute debate last week over how best to allocate its budget surplus. The township has a $671,803 surplus from its 2011 fiscal year. This surplus is part of the township’s overall […]
During the Oxford Public Library’s storytime in Centennial Park last week, the kids were given flags and drums with which to parade around and celebrate America’s 236th birthday.
A group of agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided an Oxford Village home Thursday morning. According to Special Agent Sandra Berchtold, media coordinator for the FBI Detroit Field Office, the agents executed search and arrest warrants at 61 East St. (corner of East and Louck streets). Details regarding exactly what the agents […]
To those in need, an empty bowl means no food, no money and in some cases, no hope. To the TEAM 4-H Club, an empty bowl means the chance to fill stomachs, spread love and help others.TEAM 4-H stands for Together Everyone Achieves More. Consisting of 16 members from Oxford, Orion and Oakland townships, TEAM […]
Prompted by parent concerns about the unsafe conditions encountered by children who walk to school during the winter months, Oxford Township is seeking bids for snow removal on its four safety paths leading to local schools. On Nov. 10 the board of trustees voted 4-2 to request bids for snow removal on its Lakeville Rd. […]
Three individuals who were discovered growing marijuana across the street from Oxford High School will not face any criminal charges because they’re all registered with the state to do so for medicinal purposes. ‘The last I heard all three of the people living in that house had medical marijuana cards,? said Oakland County Sheriff’s Det. […]
Less than a year ago Sarah Stroope was unwrapping her Christmas present ? a brand new Trek 6700 mountain bike. Today, that gift coupled with the Oxford Middle School sixth-grader’s hard work, determination and pure heart have earned her top honors in three mountain bike competitions. Most recently Sarah won first place in the ‘women […]
Police say a woman who admitted to smoking crack cocaine is responsible for a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of M-24 and Drahner Rd. around 10:39 p.m. Friday, July 6. A 52-year-old Oxford woman driving a 2002 Buick was in the process of making a left-turn off M-24 onto W. Drahner Rd. when the crash […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor It’s no secret that major media outlets frequently publicize sad tales about businesses taking advantage of customers. Newsprint and airwaves are packed with a seemingly endless supply of stories about scams, price-gouging, crooks and shoddy workmanship. But folks never seem to hear about all the good things local businesses do […]
Oxford Township and Village officials last week expressed their unanimous support for the idea of letting Oxford/Orion FISH lease the old fire hall. Now, the local charity and two government entities must work out all the details to make that idea a reality. ‘I think it is absolutely the correct thing to do for the […]