Availability of Detroit sewer service is no longer limited to just the southern half of Oxford Township. On Thursday, May 17, it was announced that the boundaries of the township’s sanitary sewer system will now encompass an area totalling 36 square miles. ‘Basically, the (sewer) service territory was expanded,? said Tim Prince, chief engineer for […]
Being proclaimed ‘Teacher of the Year? is quite a significant honor for any educator, but it’s especially meaningful when it’s achieved on a national scale. Just ask Megan Kellie. The 27-year-old preschool teacher at The Goddard School (55 Gateway Dr.) in Oxford Township recently earned the title from amongst more than 8,000 Goddard teachers in […]
OXFORD TWP. ? Employees of Raven Engineering, Inc. arrived at work Monday morning to discover their facility had been robbed at some point over the weekend. ‘They got hit pretty good,? said Oakland County Sheriff’s Det. Jason Louwaert. ‘Right now, it appears people entered the building and took some auto parts and some office supplies.? […]
Marty, call the Doc and fire up the DeLorean’s flux capacitor because Clear Lake Elementary’s PTO is inviting the community to take a trip back to the 1980s when it opens seven time capsules on Friday, May 25 at 7 p.m. ‘It’s a fun way to look back and see what things were like,? said […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Who am I? Where did I come from? Who were my ancestors? When and why did they come here? These are questions many folks find themselves asking as they research their family histories. A new group is forming in Addison Township to help people answer these questions along with many […]
Leonard’s village council took steps May 14 to ensure 55 new jobs would be created at an automotive supplier’s plant located in the small town as opposed to Mexico. Council voted 5-0 to grant Cooper-Standard Automotive a seven-year, 50 percent abatement (or reduction) of the personal property taxes on the $3.378 million in new equipment […]
Oxford High School senior Kristine Bartz was recently honored by a member of Congress for her exemplary citizenship and academic excellence. Bartz was one of 39 high school students in Oakland, Clinton, Ingham, Livingston and Shiawassee counties to receive a Medal of Merit from Congressman Mike Rogers (R-Brighton). ‘I was pleased (to see) that my […]
Oxford High School’s talented automotive students once again tested and proved their superior knowledge and skills on a statewide level. Steve Dziorny, Sean Hunter, Chad Simmers and James McCormick earned a combined 14 awards at the Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society’s (MITES) 18th annual automotive competition held May 11 at Saginaw Valley State University […]
For lots of folks, Memorial Day has become just a day off from work or school, an opportunity to barbecue with family and friends, or a chance to enjoy a three-day weekend up north. Although the holiday has evolved into the official start of summer, we must never forget that the main purpose of Memorial […]
It was a beautiful morning to support a worthy cause as 230 people ? and countless canines ? turned out Saturday to participate in the Second Annual Wag & Walk at Powell Lake Township Park in Oxford. The event raised nearly $6,000 for the K-9 Stray Rescue League, based at 2120 Metamora Rd. in Oxford […]