It was fun photographing the second-graders from Daniel Axford Elementary as they toured local government facilities last week (see Page 4). They were there to learn what government does. Now that they know, could they please tell the rest of us? Ba-dum-bum-CHING! Thank you. Thank you. Don’t forget to try the veal. But seriously folks, […]
Christmas came early to Clear Lake and Daniel Axford as the elementary schools played host to fun holiday activities Saturday morning. Parents and kids got to eat a delicious family breakfast, visit with Santa Claus, shop for cool gifts and make eye-catching holiday decorations to adorn their homes. A jolly good time was had by […]
Following Saturday’s Christmas parade through downtown Oxford, the kiddies lined up in Centennial Park to tell the one and only Santa Claus what they hoped to see under the tree and in their stockings.
The Oxford Downtown Development Authority hosted its annual Holiday Celebration Friday. The event featured plenty of soups, sweets, Christmas music and colorful lights.
Everyone who attended Oxford’s parade on Saturday is guaranteed to have the hap, hap, happiest Christmas since Bing Crosby tapped danced with Danny Kaye.
In Oxford, the official start of the holiday season is marked by the annual Christmas parade, which always rolls through the downtown area on the first Saturday of December. Elaborate floats, cute animals, festive costumes and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus are all part of the fun as Oxford begins celebrating the most wonderful […]
If you purchased this newspaper from a member of the Oxford Lions Club, then you’ve just helped make Christmas a little merrier for those less fortunate. The Oxford Leader donated 800 copies of this edition to the Lions Club, so its members could conduct their annual Goodfellows Newspaper sales on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, […]
Beginning in 2013, Oxford Township will be protected by two more police officers thanks to a millage increase approved by voters earlier this month. Last week, the township board voted 5-2 to add a deputy and patrol investigator to the Oakland County Sheriff’s substation as part of a new three-year contract with the county law […]
She’s only been with Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) since July 2011, but in that short time Maria Martin has made a huge impact and earned the respect of many in the community. Sadly, Martin, who works as the DDA’s administrative assistant, is leaving not only her job, but the entire community as she and […]
Say the words ‘public access television? and most folks conjure up images of boring government meetings. But Oxford Community Television (OCTV) knows there’s more to local programming than simply broadcasting officials droning on about minutiae for hours upon hours. That’s why the station, located at 1775 N. Lapeer Rd., is proud to offer a variety […]