Ed and Gerty Stewart, of Oxford, reached two rather impressive milestones this year ? 69 years of marriage and Ed’s 95th birthday. An open house celebrating both events was held Saturday at the Lake Orion First Baptist Church, even though technically the couple’s wedding anniversary isn’t until Oct. 1 and Ed’s birthday was July 28. […]
Voters planning to write-in Susan McGinnis? name for Oxford Village Council need not bother anymore. It’s going to be printed on every single ballot. Three signatures originally disqualified from her nominating petition were awarded to the Pleasant Street resident yesterday, giving her enough for a spot on the September 13 ballot. ‘I feel like a […]
Piglets and ducks and calves, oh my! It’s not too often we get to see these animals be born, but for Oxford resident Audrey Shuttleworth, she saw it all happen right before her very eyes last week. Shuttleworth witnessed these tiny miracles at the annual Oakland County 4-H Fair, held at Springfield Oaks county park […]
In about two weeks, local fans of the National Football League will get to see hometown boy-gone-pro Jim Bates, again walking the sidelines. Bates, who graduated from Oxford High School in 1964, is defensive coordinator for one of the NFL’s most storied franchises ? the Green Bay Packers. ‘Jim was in town about two weeks […]
ADDISON TWP. ? Nearly 350 acres of green space and environmentally sensitive habitat will be preserved for public use and enjoyment as parkland thanks to Oakland County and the Sullivan family. The county board of commissioners July 28 unanimously approved a $3.43 million purchase agreement for three parcels totalling 346.48 acres between Walker and Rochester […]
In an effort to collect important school supplies for children’s education at Crossroads for Youth this fall, The Tan Company of Oxford is offering discounts to those who bring in these necessary items until August 15. Folders, spiral notebooks and pens are at the top of the list, but Nadine Martell, owner of the local […]
Coffee anyone? Those tired of spending every Friday night out on the town, seeing movies or going to boring parties now have an alternative. The Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ on Hovey St. has a coffee house the third Friday of every month, where the community can come together and enjoy a free cup […]
I love good news. Giving it. Getting it. Creating it. It’s all so. . . well, good. That’s why I’m thrilled to report that Oxford’s service groups are coming through BIG TIME for Addison residents Pam Strunk and her disabled son Hunter, 8. You may recall the Strunks from reading The Oxford Leader over the […]
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has detected methane gas migrating from areas of the former Sanicem Landfill, located on South Lapeer Road in Orion Township. The MDEQ held a public information meeting at Orion Township Hall on Joslyn Road on July 27. The purpose of the meeting was to provide residents and business […]
Anna and Sarah Skelley spent part of their summer vacation helping to deliver Meals on Wheels to Oxford senior citizens. The girls made their deliveries special by including homemade notes with each of the meals. They even noticed that one of the seniors was a fan of Mickey Mouse, so they personalized her note with […]