The Oxford Township Board of Trustees last week voted to allocate its 2004 Community Development Block Grant funds totalling $39,817 in the following manner: • $25,000 – To continue the minor home repair program; • $10,817 – To continue providing home safety devices for Oxford senior citizens such as tub grab bars, raised toilet seats, […]
The public is invited to attend the annual Thanksgiving Day service at First Church of Christ, Scientist in downtown Oxford on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. Hymns, a reading of the President’s Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, a vocal solo and readings from both the Bible and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by […]
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 27, the regular Oxford Township Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25 as opposed to its usual Wednesday night.
The Oxford Leader is currently collecting non-perishable food items for Oxford/Orion FISH to distribute to local needy familes during the holidays. Canned goods, boxed items, etc. can be dropped off at our 666 S. Lapeer Rd. office during normal business hours – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon […]
The Rotary Club of Oxford invites senior citizens from the Oxford School District to a Christmas party at Oxford Hills Golf and Country Club, on Drahner Rd., on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at noon. Doors open at 11 a.m. A shuttle service from your car to the door will be provided. The event is free and […]
Wet road conditions combined with speed caused a rollover accident Tuesday afternoon on Ray Road between M-24 and N. Oxford Rd. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, a 35-year-old Oxford woman was eastbound in her 2001 Chevy minivan when she “lost control of her vehicle and struck the embankment” on the north side of […]
The first reading of a proposed ordinance regulating the development, construction, maintenance and signage of safety paths and sidewalks was approved last week by Oxford Township officials. Under the proposed “Safety Path and Sidewalk Regulation Ordinance,” developers would be required to either construct or pay for the construction of safety paths along public roads. Township […]
When Bob Godkin’s best friend Sam recently passed away, he was laid to rest in a casket and vault built specially for him by the Addison resident. “He was a member of the family,” said Godkin of his 14-year-old Golden Retriever. Sam was laid to rest in a special casket made of walnut and cherry […]
A recently completed review of Oxford Area Community Schools’ transportation department consistently dealt with one all-encompassing question: “Does Transportation have adequate resources to meet current and future needs?” In some areas of the final report done by David Hott, owner of Pine Tree Systems Inc., the answer was a resounding no. From communication issues to […]
The Varsity Ladies Basketball team completed a slow season with a 51-45 loss to Lapeer East in district competition at Waterford-Kettering. “This just was not one of our best games,” said coach Becky Graves. High scorer for the match up was Megan Stumph with 15 points. Following her lead were teammates Casey Cookingham and Jenni […]