There’s no doubt Joyce Brasington is strongly devoted to our community’s youth. She’s worked in the Oxford school district for 10 years as a teacher, counselor and administrator. She’s currently an assistant principal at Oxford Middle School. She’s the mother of two Lakeville Elementary students (Jessica and Jennifer). She leads two Girl Scout troops. And […]
It’s been a year of unprecedented growth and great success for the Friends of the Addison Township Public Library. Good news abounded at the Friends? second annual general membership meeting Thursday. Friends President Claudia Von Drak was pleased to report the group’s membership has risen from 60 to 109 members since last October. ‘This tells […]
In January 1889, a grand hotel opened its doors in downtown Oxford on Washington St., just north of Burdick. It was called ‘The Oakland,? although it would later come to be known as both ‘The Oakland House? and ‘The Oakland Hotel.? The Oakland was described as ‘one of the finest country hotels in Michigan? by […]
The queen was forced to abdicate her throne Saturday afternoon as a new king of burgers was crowned in downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park. All hail Patrick Hingst, owner of ‘Wiches, who now serves the ‘Best Burger in Oxford.? Hingst’s rich and meaty HammerBurger was the undisputed winner of the Backyards & Burgers event (formerly known […]
Availability of Detroit sewer service is no longer limited to just the southern half of Oxford Township. On Thursday, May 17, it was announced that the boundaries of the township’s sanitary sewer system will now encompass an area totalling 36 square miles. ‘Basically, the (sewer) service territory was expanded,? said Tim Prince, chief engineer for […]
Being proclaimed ‘Teacher of the Year? is quite a significant honor for any educator, but it’s especially meaningful when it’s achieved on a national scale. Just ask Megan Kellie. The 27-year-old preschool teacher at The Goddard School (55 Gateway Dr.) in Oxford Township recently earned the title from amongst more than 8,000 Goddard teachers in […]
OXFORD TWP. ? Employees of Raven Engineering, Inc. arrived at work Monday morning to discover their facility had been robbed at some point over the weekend. ‘They got hit pretty good,? said Oakland County Sheriff’s Det. Jason Louwaert. ‘Right now, it appears people entered the building and took some auto parts and some office supplies.? […]
Marty, call the Doc and fire up the DeLorean’s flux capacitor because Clear Lake Elementary’s PTO is inviting the community to take a trip back to the 1980s when it opens seven time capsules on Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m. ‘It’s a fun way to look back and see what things were like,? said […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Who am I? Where did I come from? Who were my ancestors? When and why did they come here? These are questions many folks find themselves asking as they research their family histories. A new group is forming in Addison Township to help people answer these questions along with many […]
Leonard’s village council took steps May 14 to ensure 55 new jobs would be created at an automotive supplier’s plant located in the small town as opposed to Mexico. Council voted 5-0 to grant Cooper-Standard Automotive a seven-year, 50 percent abatement (or reduction) of the personal property taxes on the $3.378 million in new equipment […]