By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor 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 its Aug. 25 meeting, township officials will decide whether or […]
From kids games and classic cars to musical acts and a never-ending supply of tasty food, it’s no wonder Celebrate Oxford is consistent hit with the community as well as folks from out of town. ‘I think it went really well,? said Michelle Bishop, executive director of the Oxford Community Development Authority, which the main […]
A special joint meeting of the Oxford Township Board and Oxford Village Council will be held 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17 at Fire Station #1 to discuss placing fire operational and Advanced Life Support (ALS) millage proposals on the November 2 ballot. The meeting agenda will consist of a presentation by Fire Chief Jack LeRoy […]
Tom Toteff wants to ‘put Oxford back on the map? with his invention. The manager of the Oxford-based Tom’s Hardware created an adjustable tie down system for securing and transporting dirt bikes, motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles that’s simple, easy-to-use and most importantly ? it works! Dubbed ‘FASTRAC,? the system consists of four-foot pieces of metal […]
Mitch Cuckovich didn’t win a gold medal, but he did his best and impressed some people in the process. Cuckovich participated in the 2004 USA Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships held in Eugene, Orgeon July 27 through Aug. 1. The 10-year-old Oxford resident placed 14th (out of 31 runners) in the 800-meter run and […]
It’s cliche, but true, one vote really can make a difference. Last week, Patti Durr lost her bid for the position of Oxford Township clerk by 35 votes. Even though she won in five out of the seven voter precincts in the township, when it came down to the grand total she lost by 35 […]
Oxford Village residents could get to vote on whether or not they want the cityhood process to continue if a valid referendum petition is filed with the state Boundary Commission by Monday, April 14. On Feb. 29, Keith W. Cooley, director of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth, signed the order approving the […]
An Addison family burned out of its home is learning just how much love and support there is in their community. ‘I just can’t believe it,? said Bonnie Taffs. ‘It gives you a whole new outlook on everything.? Leonard Elementary’s staff and students spearheaded a fund-raising effort to help Taffs and her grandson, second-grader Tyler […]
This fall Oxford students across the district will be formally introduced to the People’s Republic of China. ‘This generation’s going to be doing more business with China than any other generation has,? explained Jim Schwarz, assistant superintendent of curriculum. ‘It only makes sense to be offering some preparation, so there’s some familiarity with dealing with […]
While most media outlets report nothing but doom and gloom about Michigan’s economy, one local real estate office has some good news it wants to trumpet. Closings at Oxford’s John Burt Realty/GMAC Real Estate (15 E. Burdick St.) for the months of January and February were up 81 percent over last year during that same […]