Groveland Twp.-Area residents can now pick up energy kits at the township offices, thanks to the state Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). The township received $53,700 to purchase 512 energy kits, which are now available for distribution to residents on a […]
The Oxford Leader is currently collecting non-perishable food items for Oxford/Orion FISH to distribute to local needy familes during the holidays. Canned goods, boxed items, etc. can be dropped off at our 666 S. Lapeer Rd. office during normal business hours – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon […]
The Rotary Club of Oxford invites senior citizens from the Oxford School District to a Christmas party at Oxford Hills Golf and Country Club, on Drahner Rd., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at noon. Doors open at 11 a.m. A shuttle service from your car to the door will be provided. The event is free and […]
Accident On April 17 at 12:32 p.m.,Genesee County Deputies from the Atlas Township Substation responded to Hill and Vassar roads for a personal damage accident. Domestic On April 18, at 2 a.m., Genesee County Deputies from the Atlas Township Substation responded to the 11000 block of Horton Road for a domestic issue. Domestic On April […]
Groveland Township resident and former lawmaker Ruth Johnson has announced she will run for Secretary of State. Johnson said she will battle special interest groups who support allowing voters to register the day of an election and not requiring voters to have to show identification at polls. ‘Between no photo identification and same day voting, […]
Wet road conditions combined with speed caused a rollover accident Tuesday afternoon on Ray Road between M-24 and N. Oxford Rd. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, a 35-year-old Oxford woman was eastbound in her 2001 Chevy minivan when she “lost control of her vehicle and struck the embankment” on the north side of […]
The first reading of a proposed ordinance regulating the development, construction, maintenance and signage of safety paths and sidewalks was approved last week by Oxford Township officials. Under the proposed “Safety Path and Sidewalk Regulation Ordinance,” developers would be required to either construct or pay for the construction of safety paths along public roads. Township […]
By Susan Bromley Staff Writer A ‘Silver Tsunami? will sweep over Oakland County soon. This natural phenomenon is predicted as the baby boom generation comes of age. The Oakland County Senior Advisory Council met May 3 and presented a year-long data study examining the social, economic, and quality of life impact that the wave of […]
To some, I’m just a mild-mannered reporter-type. To my boys, I’m a stingy, skinflint, scrooge-like guy. To other’s, I’m a fast-graying dinosaur, that should be led out to pasture, making way for a new world without controversy. Whereever I am in the grand scheme of the big poobah in the sky, master, creator thingy, at […]
When Bob Godkin’s best friend Sam recently passed away, he was laid to rest in a casket and vault built specially for him by the Addison resident. “He was a member of the family,” said Godkin of his 14-year-old Golden Retriever. Sam was laid to rest in a special casket made of walnut and cherry […]