Safety paths needed to avoid more car accidents

This accident proves that there needs to be a safety path along Drahner Road. There is no way to walk along Drahner Road in that area without being in the road. It is dangerous for pedestrians and bikes trying to get to the Polly Ann trail or into Oxford. The very narrow shoulder needs to […]

Council didn’t answer questions about Moe’s layoff

On August 26, the Oxford Village Council meeting was attended by several people who voiced their support and concern over the recent elimination of the Village Treasurer position. Their obvious disinterest on the subject of Maureen (Moe) Helmuth’s firing was disturbing. The reason for her job cut was given by Chris Bishop as ‘monetary? only, […]

It’s all about the kids

Dr. Janet McPeek President of Crossroads for Youth There’s a lot of talk these days about corruption, lack of leadership and infidelity among our local, regional and national politicians. It seems not a day goes by that we aren’t confronted with yet another embarrassing mistake by one of our public officials. As parents, this can […]

Praise for Oxford Leader staff’s stories

Just wanted to tell Trevor Keiser that was a good article (on the Oxford Virtual Academy leasing a second building). I liked the question/answer aspect of the writing. Trisha Donaldson Oxford Good article, C.J. Carnacchio, on the streetscape (pros and cons dicussion). Showed all sides. Thanks! Burdick Street Landscape, Supply & Equipment A downtown space […]

Deputy Reports

Monday, March 28, family trouble on Lakeshore Boulevard. Breaking and entering at Petal Perfect Florist on Baldwin Road. Someone spray painted the rear of Baldwin Cafe on Baldwin. Numerous items were spray painted in The Preserve Subdivision on Shadow Creek Boulevard. Juvenile runaway on Grampian. *** Wednesday, March 30, embezzlement at Burger King on Lapeer […]

LO Police Log

Monday, March 28, keys were found on North Broadway. A cell phone was lost in the village. An accident occurred on South Broadway. A vehicle at Indianwood/Lapeer had an improper plate. *** Tuesday, March 29, a liquor license inspection took place at the Sunoco station on South Broadway. Liquor sales were stopped when no license […]

Legion to host fund-raiser for boy battling leukemia

A fund-raiser will be held Sept.12 for an area adolescent battling leukemia. Twelve-year-old Brandon Gentry of Oxford Township was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) in May. He’s currently receiving treatment for the blood cancer at Children’s Hospital in Detroit. A benefit to help Gentry and his family continue their fight will take place 6 […]

Oxford bowlers get tips from pros

Fifteen Oxford bowlers went to Galaxy Lanes in Grand Blanc to get tips from four pro bowlers. Bowlers from sixth to 12th grades were with these top bowlers for more than six hours, getting tips and pointers to make their scores higher. The United States Bowling Congress’s ‘Bowl Like the Pros? program travels the country, […]