Members of the Addison Township planning commission have some hefty facts to review when considering the rezoning of a 53-acre parcel from suburban farm (2-acre) to R-1 residential (1-acre). The area is currently designated lake area and village preservation. The large parcel is currently owned by Pat and Glenn Eisenhardt and is situated at the […]
Patrick Andrew LaFleur, the man accused of biting off an Oakland Township woman’s ear, will stand trial in Oakland County Circuit Court on felony charges. Reasonable evidence was presented by prosecutor Barb Morrison during a preliminary examination to bind the 31-year-old Oxford man, who was on the run for almost two years, over on charges […]
The Lady Wildcats took to the diamond with a mission this past week – to take third place in the Flint Metro League. And with four wins and only two losses, the team was able to tie for the spot with Fenton. On May 16, the varsity softball players split against Fenton in a doubleheader. […]
Oxford’s varsity soccer team ended a tough, injury ridden season on Tuesday at District competition against Brandon. The team’s final record is 0-19-1 overall and 0-12 in the Flint Metro League. On Tuesday, the Lady Wildcats loss to the Blackhawks 1-3. Oxford’s only goal was scored with 21 minutes on the clock in the second […]
The Oxford varsity track team has ended the season with a bang – the girl’s team placed second in the Flint Metro League with a 4-1-1 record, while the boy’s took third with 4-2. Placing at the league meet for the girls were: High Jump – Jenelle Parker, fourth; Long Jump – Alicia Kramer, fifth; […]
The Memorial Day weekend saw numerous volunteers helping to build Oxford’s new Kids Kingdom playground in Seymour Lake Township Park. Construction of Michigan’s largest playground began on Thursday with 75 volunteers and crew leaders preparing the area and laying out the design. Friday had 100 volunteers and Saturday had 300. By Sunday, construction was complete, […]
Once again it is time to elect those individuals that will help to shape the future leaders of this country – once again it is time to vote for school board members. Oxford Area Community Schools have two seats up for election this year – a 4-year term currently held by Ron Mutch, and a […]
The Oakland County Sheriff Department Dispatch Center is making some improvements – the department is now utilizing the Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) program and will soon be using Emergency Fire Dispatch (EFD). EMD is a program through which dispatchers can streamline their questions and provide accurate medical direction for callers, while providing more detailed information […]
By Jenny Matteson Leader Staff Writer A 16-year-old Auborn Hills youth smashed his red 1990 Toyota pickup when he lost control of the vehicle and rolled end over end into a ditch this past weekend. The accident occurred around 4:30 p.m. this past Friday, May 30, on Dunlap Rd. near M-24. According to the police […]
Everyday people come into work and look for ways to make their daily responsibilities more effective and productive. For Michael Scudder, of Oxford, that search brought him not only succcess in his task, but also recognition for his accomplishment. Scudder was one of only nine recipients this year to be honored with DTE Energy’s Alex […]