Imagine if the birth of Jesus Christ had been a televised news event. Members of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ brought that idea to life Sunday as they presented a Christmas play entitled ‘Live from Bethlehem,? directed by Kathy Wieland. Reporters from the ‘Bethlehem Broadcasting System? began their story with coverage of Roman Emperor […]
Eighty years old and still growing. The Oxford Public Library was the guest of honor Sunday afternoon as the community gathered to celebrate the institution’s 80th anniversary and dedicate something new to an old friend. ‘What a great event. What a great occasion,? said Oakland County Commissioner Bill Patterson (R-Oxford). ‘Isn’t it nice to be […]
By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor The 14 individuals who drove to Mississippi in early September as part of a convoy full of water and supplies for Hurricane Katrina evacuees were honored by the Oxford Township Board Dec. 14. ‘The people I’m introducing (tonight) didn’t do it for recognition, didn’t do it because they wanted to […]
For the second Friday in a row, Oxford students experienced the joy of one of winter’s greatest gifts ? Snow Day! Old Man Winter dumped approximately 6 inches of the white stuff on the Oxford area Thursday, Dec. 15, forcing Oxford Schools to close their doors on Friday for the second time within a week. […]
Leonard Elementary first and second-graders had a close encounter of the Christmas kind last week. Before a jam-packed audience at Lakeville Elementary, the students performed ‘A Martian Christmas.? The musical play centered around a group of Martians who came to Earth with sinister plans to ‘freeze-dry? everyone and steal our snow to fuel their space […]
For Barb Theurer, the Oxford Public Library is more than just a place to check out books or quietly read by the fireplace on a cold winter’s day. It’s a cherished and familiar family friend that’s faithfully served her and her relatives for at least four generations. ‘I just love the feel of coming to […]
One need not go to Heaven to find angels. Hundreds exist among us here in the Oxford/Orion area. These angels don’t have large feathery wings or wear white robes or sport golden halos. But they do have big hearts overflowing with generosity, love and compassion for their fellow man, particularly those down on their luck […]
The Oxford Village Council voted unanimously Monday to let the township provide fire services to the village from Jan. 1, 2006 to Jan. 1, 2011, but it expects to be paid in full immediately for its share of equity in the department. This decision comes as a result of Arbitrator William Hampton’s first award dated […]
For those who consider burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas the unofficial fifth food group, Oxford’s lack of a Mexican restaurant has been a serious problem for years ? until now. Those who crave the spicy and rich cuisine from ‘South of the Border? are rejoicing with the opening of Casa Real (pronounced ‘Ray-al? and meaning ‘Real […]
Oxford Township Parks and Recreation received an early Christmas present from Palace Chrysler Plymouth Jeep in Orion ? a check for $335. The dealership raised the money during the Parks and Rec. Department’s Dream Developers Golf Outing back in July. Palace Chrysler donated $5 for every vehicle that was test-driven at the charity outing.