Seeking A YES Vote In November, 2010 Michigan Constitutional Convention Meeting(s) Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Independence Township Fire Hall, 6500 Citation Drive ; Clarkston, MI 48346 Every 16 years, the Michigan Constitution automatically asks voters if they wish to call a State Constitutional Convention. The next opportunity to vote […]
Seeking A YES Vote In November, 2010 Michigan Constitutional Convention Meeting(s) Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Independence Township Fire Hall, 6500 Citation Drive ; Clarkston, MI 48346 Every 16 years, the Michigan Constitution automatically asks voters if they wish to call a State Constitutional Convention. The next opportunity to vote […]
Beginning Monday, April 28, various sections of the Oxford Public Library will be off-limits to patrons at different times as the facility undergoes a renovation project costing roughly $350,000. But rest assured, the library as a whole will remain open and functioning. ‘We don’t plan on closing at all during the project,? said Library Director […]
Oxford Leader Editor C.J. Carnacchio earned the 67th journalism award of his 15-year career April 16 at the annual Excellence in Media Awards presented by the Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The 38-year-old Oxford resident won second place in the feature photography category for the above photo entitled, ‘Lion Lovin?.? The photo […]
For Detroit Pure Fashion, revealing clothes increase attention but reduce respect. They’d rather have respect for themselves as well as from others, said members of the club. “It’s good to be modest, to be true to yourself,” said Brittany Ricca of Clarkston. “You can still be who you are without wearing revealing clothes.” “People like […]
Rather than stand trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old Oxford High School girl, William Arthur Keely chose to take his own life early Monday morning in a single cell at the Oakland County Jail. At 5:25 a.m., deputies discovered the 65-year-old Brandon man had killed himself by slitting his wrists using a small piece […]
Ex-editor recalls the old days under Big Jim My name is Linda Weld, and I’m writing from a log cabin in Alaska to roast my dear friend and wonderful mentor, Jim Sherman. A long time ago, when I was only around 25-years-old, I decided to follow through on a lifelong dream. I had just graduated […]
Members of the Oxford Lions Club will be on the streets Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 collecting donations and distributing White Canes. The money they collect goes to help the visually-impaired, so please spare some pocket change or a buck to help someone in need. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
Kyle Dine sings an allergy-awareness concert, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 6805 Blue Grass Drive. Songs such as ‘Smellephant the Allergic Elephant,? ‘Epi-Man,? and ‘Gluten-Free Blues,? focus on how to manage allergies safely. The concert is park of Calvary Lutheran’s 12th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week, May 10-16. All are welcome […]
Bunco and Pizza, 4:30 p.m., April 29. Independence Township Senior Center, 6000 Clarkston Road. No experience needed. 248-625-8231. *** Family Caregiver Club, 6 p.m., April 30. Independence Township Senior Center, 6000 Clarkston Road. Local attorney will speak on elder law concerns and issues. Free. 248-625-8231. *** Rummage sale, 12-7 p.m., April 30; 9 a.m.-5 p.m., […]