Fourth and fifth-graders from Leonard Elementary performed the holiday musical ‘Humbug!? Monday night at Oxford High School’s Performing Arts Center. A takeoff of Charles Dickens? classic tale ‘A Christmas Carol,? the half-hour musical centers around a mean school teacher named Ms. Ebenezer, played by Oksana Kurka. Ms. Ebenezer rarely smiles and loves to torture her […]
Is the Oxford Downtown Development Authority interested in purchasing the James Lumber property for sale at 43 E. Burdick Street? ‘There’s been no official discussion or anything,? said DDA Chairman Kevin Stephison, who admitted there have been ‘rumbling(s)? from ‘some people? about it. On Nov. 22, Doug Graham, Jr., part owner of the Flint-based James […]
Legislation to restore the 25 mile-per-hour speed limits on local gravel roads was approved by the Michigan House Nov. 30 and is awaiting confirmation in state Senate either this week or next. ‘This is good in that it allows residents to retain the 25 (mph speed limit) they already have,? said Craig Bryson, spokesman for […]
A familiar name and face in Oxford politics will help decide whether the village’s petition to incorporate as a city will move forward in the legal process. Henry Gleisner, an Oxford Township resident living on Ray Road, is one of two people who will represent Oakland County on the state Boundary Commission when the 346-signature […]
Christmas is a time for sharing, spreading joy and passing around sweet treats. Oxford residents Kenneth and Marian Horton wanted to do all three this holiday season by sharing a recipe for a delicious apple cake. The recipe comes from the late Dorothy Dill, a longtime Oxford resident who enjoyed quite the reputation for her […]
There aren’t many things in life I’ll point to and say, ‘That’s government’s job.? Why? Because I believe the legitimate functions of government are very basic and very few in number. To me, the most basic, the most necessary, the most vital job of government at any level is to protect people’s property. I’m not […]
Over the last few months, the Oxford Fire Department lost a combined 102 years of experience. Three longtime paid-on-call firefighters Jim Craig, John Kamm, and Mike Ryckman have all retired from the department leaving behind a legacy of dedication, professionalism and volunteerism. ‘It always leaves a big gap when you lose people with that much […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Goal One of the 2006-07 season was accomplished by the Oxford Varsity Wrestlers Nov. 30 as the team beat Lake Orion 39-30 on the Dragons? own turf. ‘It’s a big win,? said Coach Scott Couch. ‘But it was just the first step.? At that same meet, the grapplers also beat […]
Senate Bill 248 ? legislation designed to restore the 25 mph speed limits on gravel roads ? passed the state Senate 22-15 last week and is currently awaiting Gov. Jennifer Granholm’s signature or veto. Granholm’s press secretary Liz Boyd said the bill arrived on the governor’s desk Monday afternoon and is under review. ‘She has […]
Thanks to a local charity and its generous donors nearly 200 children in the Oxford/Orion area will wake up to presents under the tree Christmas morning. ‘I think this Christmas is the best one we’ve ever had,? said Judy Gage, coordinator of the AngelFISH program, now in its third year. Conducted by Oxford/Orion FISH, a […]