The Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few women that would benefit form a ‘Magical Makeover.? The makeovers will consist of hair, makeup, teeth whitening, skin treatments and fashion. The nominee should be able to take some time and have the experts help them on October 7 (and perhaps a day or […]
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive on Aug. 6 at the Oxford American Legion Post #108 from 2-8 p.m. Pre-registration is appreciated. Please call 628-1051 for an appointment or to register.
If you plan to vote in Tuesday, August 3 primary election, remember to only vote straight Republican or Democratic tickets, otherwise your vote won’t count. Addison Township Clerk Pauline Bennett wants to make sure voters remember to not split the partisan section of their ballots. If a primary voter does happen to select candidates from […]
A bumpy stretch of Indian Lake Road will soon become a smooth ride thanks to the Levy Corporation, the Oakland County Road Commission and Oxford Township Supervisor Bill Dunn. Dunn recently secured a donation from Levy Corp. of 3,000 tons of ?21-AA? crushed stone, which will be used to resurface Indian Lake Road between M-24 […]
It appears one of Oxford Township’s inspectors did report he was overpaid. Last week, the Leader reported that three township inspectors were overpaid a combined total of between $100,000 and $140,000 from January to June 2004 due to a ‘computer error.? According to township Building Official Mike Darling, Bob Gerds, who serves as the mechanical […]
In the Oxford Township Supervisor’s race, we believe incumbent WILLIAM DUNN merits re-election. Over the last five years, Mr. Dunn has demonstrated he’s responsive and helpful to the constituents he serves. He’s a hands-on supervisor who’s put a personal face on local government. Whether it’s at a construction site or in a resident’s living room, […]
I’ve been writing columns and opinion pieces for more than 10 years. From the East Detroit High School newspaper (The Shamrock) to The Michigan Review at the University of Michigan to The Oxford Leader, I’ve commented, criticized, praised, speculated, poked fun at and opinionated on a wide variety of subjects and people. But in all […]
Leader Editorial – Viewers tuning into Oxford Community Television Channel 19 may have noticed various township board candidates engaged in what appear to be question-and-answer sessions with an interviewer. At first glance, these interviews may seem like genuine news pieces designed to inform the electorate about to the upcoming Tuesday, Aug. 3 primary. In fact, […]
10 years ago July 27, 1994 Just before the filing deadline for Oxford Township Supervisor Vincent Butera withdrew. Three are left: Pat Fitchena, Curtis Wright and Peter Burke. Pattie Sheehan won the 49th U. S. Women’s Open Golf tourney at Indianwood Golf and Country Club in Lake Orion Sunday. Oxford police (Oxford Emergency Safety Authority) […]
A 1994 Ford Taurus and 2003 Dodge minivan collided Sunday afternoon on S. Washington St. (M-24) near Minnetonka St., in front of the Oxford Marketplace. According to the Oxford Village Police report, the Dodge minivan, driven by 36-year-old Oxford man, was exiting the Oxford Marketplace parking lot and turning right onto M-24 while an unknown […]