Wanted: Empty printer cartridges, used cell phones

The Oxford High School Environmental Club is celebrating Earth Day and Earth Week by recycling empty printer cartridges and used cell phones in an effort to keep those items out of landfills. You can help by taking these items to the following drop off points in our community as local businesses are helping to support […]

Four file for school board

Four individuals have turned in nominating petitions for the two open seats on the Oxford Schools Board of Education. Both seats are four-year positions, and are currently held by board secretary Judy Kubina and board member Carol Mitchell-Bliemeister. The four individuals running campaigns are: ? Lisa Marie Baum, 1088 Sommerville Blvd. ? Carol Mitchell-Bliemeister, 5730 […]

From The Leader Archives

10 years ago April 13, 1994 Scott Pike, owner of the Country Coney on S. Lapeer Road, and Bob Fulkerson, owner of the land, won’t have to come up with the $304,000 they’d been told they owed for cleanup. The DNR cancelled the order after finding the contamination came from elsewhere. Dale Smith is only […]

We are Oxford!

Downtown Oxford was the place to be Saturday as loads of proud folks lined Washington St. and crowded Centennial Park for the victory parade celebrating the Division I state championship secured by the Oxford Wrestling Team. Oxford’s hockey team, cheerleaders and robotics team participated in the parade, as well. The hockey and cheerleading squads won […]

Looking Back

Ten Years Ago April 13, 1994 ~~~The Orion Historical Committee and Orion Township Library are sponsoring a meeting on April 23 for people who want to participate in the launching of the Orion Historical Society. ~~~Seven candidates have filed for two spots on the Lake Orion School Board. Incumbents asking to return to the board […]

Oxford Township resident wakes up to discover unknown male in den

Oxford Township – Oakland County Sheriff Deputies responded to a home invasion call on Tanview after the homeowner stumbled upon an unknown male in his den during the early morning hours on Tuesday, March 15. At approximately 12:15 a.m., the homeowner woke up and went down to his den where he discovered the suspect. The […]

Deputy Reports

Monday, April 5, a dealer plate was missing at Palace Chrysler on Lapeer Road. A check book was missing at the Baldwin Commons shopping center on Baldwin Road. A vehicle was scratched by a key at BW3’s on Lapeer. Possession of marijuana arrest on Joslyn Road. Warrant arrest on Merritt. *** Tuesday, April 6, neighbor […]

Fire Call

Monday, April 5 11:21 a.m.-A person on Atwater fell. Station #1 responded. 11:53 a.m.-A person on South Lapeer was having a pain on her head. Station #1 responded. 12:40 p.m.-Station #1 responded to a possible heart attack victim on Buena Vista. 3:34 p.m.-A person on Pontiac Drive fell. Station #1 responded. 5:53 p.m.-Station #3 responded […]

Washington man travels to Orion for new Chevy Volt

Chevrolet Volts are slowly being leaked out for sale at dealerships, and one Washington state man couldn’t wait to get his hands on one. Warren Klink, of Beaux Arts Village near Seattle, Wash. booked a flight to Michigan soon after he discovered he was fortunate enough to make it to the top of the Volt […]

LO Police Log

Monday, April 5, an abandoned auto was spotted on North Lapeer Street. Threats occurred on Detroit Avenue. Possible trespassing took place on Glenn. Kids were skateboarding at the gazebo at Children’s Park on South Broadway. *** Tuesday, April 6, home invasion took place at a Lapeer Street apartment. A warrant arrest occurred on East Flint. […]