Addison Township officials unanamously approved at their regular meeting last Monday, to continue paying dues to the Michigan Township Association (MTA). Based on the township’s 2005 taxable value, the township will pay $5,055.60 and $303.34 for legal defense for a total of $5,358.94 by August 1 of this year. According to supervisor Bob Koski, Addison […]
I guess what they say is true. When you get a puppy, it’s like having a baby. Sleepless nights, 3 a.m. potty trips and, of course, unconditional love’even in the most stressful of times. My husband Scott and I brought our little bundle of joy named Boomer, a miniature Australian Shepherd, home about three months […]
If you’ve ever wished for a pair of extra hands to help you with your chores, that wish may have come true. Oxford residents and neighbors Kristin Pavliscak and Megean Clancy just opened their new business called Home Sweet Home, which is focused on making life easier for others. Clancy had the idea to start […]
Every kid can remember the excitement of the Fourth of July holiday. Spending all day on a boat, eating cold ice cream and, most of all, watching fireworks as they illuminate the sky. Unfortunately, some celebrations can be tarnished when proper care isn’t used when handling fireworks. That’s why local law enforcement officials want to […]
In his 25 years of working at Patterson’s Prescription Pharmacy in downtown Oxford, Eugene ‘Beanie? Walker has greeted every customer with a smile and a friendly ‘hello? as they walk through the back entrance. He sits behind the tobacco counter, making friendly conversation with his regular customers, and makes sure all of his tasks are […]
Oxford residents voiced their concerns at last Tuesday’s Village planning commission meeting regarding new requests made by the builder of the Centennial Commerce Center (formerly Pat’s Place) in downtown Oxford. John Gjokaj, from developer Promark Properties in Orion, is requesting adding a basement under a portion of the 14,000 sq. ft., two-story building, which would […]
By Casey Curtis Leader Staff Writer If you weren’t in Oxford this weekend’what were you thinking? Thousands of music lovers, young and old, flocked to Centennial and Scripter parks for Oxford’s Second Annual Hot Blues and BBQ Festival. The weekend of music kicked off on Friday night in Centennial Park featuring Zydeco music from Fatboy […]
When Maria Testaguzza was a little girl, she remembers watching her father, Gino, create sculptures in the studio down the hill from their home off E. Drahner. Using his tools, one of which looks like an eight-inch wooden golf club, he would chisel and scrape away the soft clay, bringing a detailed face to life. […]
In a collaborative effort between Oxford teachers and administrators, a two-year contract spanning 2006-2008 was agreed upon June 13. The negotiation process began in February to find a way to meet both the needs and goals of the teachers and the district. ‘Because of the financial position of the district and of the state, they […]
Students weren’t the only ones honored at Oxford Middle School’s eighth grade honors night. Dr. Karen Sage, the principal at OMS who is retiring this year, was presented with a colorful wall sculpture made by the eighth grade class in appreciation of what she’s done for them. The eight-foot wide sculpture features thin boards with […]