Oxford Schools hosted its third community forum at the Fine Arts Center at Oxford High School on Nov. 13 to provide an update to the public on the agreement between the district and the Weiming Education Group as it relates to a proposed dormitory for housing of international students. Because the district is still negotiating […]
In partnership with Detroit Lions Quarterback Matthew Stafford, Blue Cross recently asked kids ages 7-14 to create a two-minute video or submit a photo and short essay answering the question ‘What’s your favorite way to get moving and be active?? Oxford Middle School eighth-grader Austin West, was named one of three photo/essay finalist out of […]
Dear Editor, CJ’s applied for their permits and applications for their expansion over five years ago. Their Change of Use application specifically stated that the area would be used as: ‘additional seating and bar area for CJ’s Village Caf?.? On the application it also asked what the business was going to be, and their reply […]
Dear Editor, Am I the only one who is getting a little tired of all the bicycle racers that feel comfortable cycling down M-24 in the road? Has anyone else been afraid to pass a cyclist at 50 miles an hour on a two lane road at 5 p.m. in the midst of oncoming rush […]
Lady Wildcat hoopsters Cherilyn Banas and Jessica Murphy joined the ranks of previous Wildcats who have signed to play sports at the college level. Banas signed on Nov. 10 to play basketball for Lawrence Technological University, where she will be point guard for the Blue Devils. ‘I’m excited because I actually watched them play against […]
After receiving seven contractor bids for the addition on Oxford Fire Station No. 1, located at 96 N. Washington Street, Oxford Township Board unanimously chose Degenhardt & Sons, Inc. to be the general contractor for the project at the Nov. 12 meeting. Degenhard & Sons were recommended based on their base proposal of $636,636, which […]
15 years ago August 17, 1994 ~ Orion Township took preventative action against Gypsy Moths. Then-Director of Maintenance Reenae Tulip organized video tapes and a committee to help educate area residents on the problem. ~ Former Councilmember Kevin Laidler requested no more prayers at Village Council meetings. His proposal was passed. 25 years ago August […]
Over forty eager Lake Orion women ? mostly mothers of high school football players ‘answered the call to the gridiron last Tuesday night August 4. The Third Annual LO Women’s Football Camp 101 cosponsored by the Lake Orion Varsity Football program and Dragon Guided Activities Program (GAP) taught the participants the basics of each player […]
Oxford Robotics Team TORC 2137 is teaming up with Sherman Publications, Inc. (SPI) to sell Oxford Leader subscriptions as part of its fund-raising efforts. For every new subscription, TORC members sell, SPI will donate $6 and for every renewal, SPI will contribute $5 to TORC. The money raised will help with their robotic build season […]
Oxford Public Library has been selected by the Michigan Humanities Council as one of five venues throughout Michigan to host the Smithsonian Institute exhibit The Way We Worked, which draws from the National Archives? photographic collections to tell the story of work in American culture. The exhibit will be at the library from December 6 […]