A rash of garbage thefts in Oxford could be the work of identity thieves, so residents are warned to be on the lookout for suspicious persons and activity in their neighborhoods. Between Aug. 3 and 11, a total of seven reports concerning the theft of garbage cans and their contents were filed with the Oakland […]
Today is the first day of school for students in the Oxford school district. Above we see Oxford Elementary students getting off the bus and heading to class. Good luck to all of Oxford’s students this school year. As always, the Leader looks forward to reporting on your class projects, sports moments, awards and achievements, […]
Recent mail thefts in the area have prompted the U.S. Post Office to warn Oxford residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity and take precautions with their mail. According to Oxford Postmaster Joe Wilson, three incidents of mail theft have occurred since late July. The first involved mail stolen from residences in Lake […]
When Mike McDonald received a raffle ticket as a Father’s Day present two months ago, he filed it away and pretty much forgot about it until the phone rang shortly after 9 p.m. Saturday. It was at that moment the Leonard resident found out he was the proud new owner of a one-of-a-kind, custom-built Orange […]
Members of the Oxford Fire Department last week presented their case for increased staffing and emergency medical services, now it’s up to township officials to decide what, if any, millage proposals will be placed on the Nov. 2 ballot. At their Aug. 25 meeting, township officials will decide whether or not to ask voters to […]
Countless hours of planting, mowing, weeding, painting and repairing paid off for six residences and three businesses in the Village of Oxford. From a pool of 61 nominations, the Oxford Beautification Commission last week announced the winners of its 12th Annual Beautification Awards program. The nine winners were selected by the commission for the properties? […]
Soon Clarkston area residents will know the delicious taste of a homemade ‘Nap Burger.? Red Knapp’s American Grill, a popular downtown Oxford eatery since January 1996, is coming to Independence Township. Brett Knapp, owner of Red Knapp’s, closed yesterday on the purchase of Duggan’s Irish Pub West located at 6722 Dixie Highway. Within the next […]
Things have been going extraordinarily well in Addison Township, but the best is yet to come. That was the essence of the 22-minute report Supervisor Bruce Pearson delivered during the township’s annual meeting held Saturday morning. Approximately 40 people attended the gathering. ‘Good government shines when times are tough,? he said beaming with confidence and […]
Opportunities abound these days for folks interested in getting involved in Oxford village and township governments. Due to last week’s resignation of Councilman Kevin Stephison, the village is seeking someone to fill the seat until the September 2013 election. Applicants must be at least 21 years old, a registered voter and a village resident for […]
A seasonal farm market could be opening in Oxford Township in a few weeks, but first, the owners must obtain approval for a special land use from the planning commission. The Brandon Township-based Scott’s Farm Market, owned by Vernon and Cheryl Scott, is seeking to erect an outdoor sales area on a vacant parcel located […]