After months of discussion, public input and revisions, the Oxford Village Council last week finally amended the municipality’s ordinance regulating skateboards, scooters, rollerblades and bicycles. By a 4-1 vote, council adopted new language that allows all four methods of non-motorized movement throughout the village, including the downtown area, when used ‘solely for human transportation.? ‘I […]
For almost 15 years, she was the friendly face at the Oxford Public Library who recommended books that stirred children’s imaginations, read entertaining stories filled with colorful pictures to wide-eyed wee ones and helped kids pick out silly puppets to play with. To anyone who knows her, it’s obvious that Shae Smith absolutely, positively loved […]
Oxford High School art students showcased their considerable talents during an exhibition held Monday evening in the lobby of the Fine Arts Center.
What kid hasn’t ever dreamed of ? or at least vowed to out of anger ? running away and joining the circus. Well, the students at Clear Lake Elementary didn’t have to run away because the circus came to them. As part of Cirque Amongus, the kids spent the morning rehearsing, then put on one […]
Jillian Parkhurst combined her love of country and her love of art to create a thought-provoking poster that’s earned her four awards, ranging from local to national. The 10-year-old Oxford resident used her considerable talents to create a poster for the Junior American Citizens Art Contest, sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). […]
No additional candidates filed to run for Oxford Township Board. The eight candidates reported in the Leader last week are the only ones seeking office in the Aug. 7 primary election. Supervisor Bill Dunn, Treasurer Joe Ferrari and Clerk Curtis Wright are all running unopposed. Incumbent trustees Sue Bellairs and Melvin (Buck) Cryderman will square […]
‘It was like being at the Oscars.? That’s how Maria Martin, administrative assistant for the Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA), described attending the Main Street Oakland County Awards ceremony held Friday evening at Glen Oaks Golf Club in Farmington Hills. The DDA, along with two local businesses and Oxford Community Schools, won a grand total […]
With less than a week to go before nominating petitions are due, three challengers joined five incumbents in filing for the Aug. 7 primary election during which all seven seats on the Oxford Township board will be up for grabs. Longtime residents Jack Curtis, Charles Kniffen and Patti Durr are running for trustee positions as […]
A spokesman for the Detroit-based American Axle & Manufacturing (AMM) indicated it was a fire, not an explosion as originally reported, at its Oxford Twp. facility May 1 that caused a worker to sustain burns so severe he had to be airlifted to a Detroit hospital for treatment. ‘The machine did not explode,? explained AAM […]
A lot of scam artists prey on senior citizens because they think they’re vulnerable, weak and easily tricked by their elaborate schemes and cunning lies. But that’s not the case with Marjorie Moore. Not only did the 87-year-old Oxford Township resident avoid being swindled, she’s fighting back by informing others to beware of checks they […]