Leader Editorial: For the third time, vote NO on the Oxford Public Library tax hike

Nobody is saying the Oxford Public Library is not a valuable community institution that enhances residents’ quality of life. Nobody is saying the Oxford Public Library hasn’t managed its money extremely well during tough financial times. Nobody is saying the Oxford Public Library should close its doors and people should look elsewhere for their books, […]

Leader Editorial: Support your local sheriff with a YES vote

As far as millage requests go, the Nov. 4 ballot proposal for police services in Oxford Township is a no-brainer. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department has done ? and continues to do ? an outstanding job providing law enforcement services. The millage to support them deserves a YES vote. Not only will this five-year, 3.9152-mill […]

Trunk-or-Treat!

A ghoulishly good time was had by one and all as the Leonard Elementary PTO hosted its annual Trunk-or-Treat event Friday night in the school’s parking lot. Costumed kids travelled from one decorated vehicle to another collecting all kinds of sugary goodies. They also got to sit by a roaring fire, enjoy apple cider and […]

Q&A with director about library millage

Editor’s Note: Last week, the Oxford Leader submitted questions to Oxford Public Library Director Bryan Cloutier regarding the Nov. 4 millage request. OXL: Why is the Oxford Public Library seeking this 10-year, 0.4518-mill increase? What exactly is it needed for? How will it be used? How will it benefit the library and its patrons? Cloutier: […]

Fund-raiser to help infant born prematurely

Little Greyson Melnechuk celebrated his first birthday on Oct. 21. Normally, that’s a milestone for any child, but it’s especially significant in Greyson’s case because he came into this world premature and fighting for his life. Every day is another victory as he continues to battle health issues and receive constant care. ‘What I’ve learned […]

Fashion show to benefit wounded veterans

Fashion isn’t just about clothes, trends and looking like some model in a magazine. It’s also about creating opportunities for self-expression, boosting self-esteem and helping others be their best. That’s the motivation behind the fashion show that downtown Oxford’s Boulevard Boutique (5 S. Washington St.) is hosting on Thursday, Nov. 6 at the historic Buhl […]

Oxford Village Council candidate profiles

Editor’s Note: Last week, the Oxford Leader submitted questions to the four Oxford Village Council candidates who appear on the Nov. 4 ballot. All, with the exception of Maureen Helmuth, responded. There are also five write-in candidates running. Four of them ? Bonnie Staley, Tanya Heuser, Denise Kabalka-Chesney and Dave Bailey ? were profiled in […]

Kennis wants to run village like a business

Voters won’t see Tom Kennis? name anywhere on the Nov. 4 ballot, but he is running for a seat on the Oxford Village Council. Kennis, who’s lived in the village for 20-plus years, is one of five write-in candidates in the council race. He hopes to apply all the knowledge and experience he accumulated while […]

Hurricanes a-blowin?!

The Oxford Hurricanes were one of 128 female and male teams from the Midwest and Canada to compete in this year’s International BOO BASH Lacrosse Festival held Oct. 25-26 at Seymour Lake Township Park. Oxford’s girls played four games Sunday against TriCity Turtles, Orion Tough, Black Swamp Lacrosse and Heritage Hawks. Parks/Rec. Director Ron Davis […]

Jack O? Jammin?

Halloween fun abounded Saturday at Oakwood Lake Twp. Park as kids participated in the Oxford Twp. Parks and Rec. Department’s annual Jack O Lantern Jamboree. Trick-or-treating, hay rides, cider and doughnuts, and pumpkin picking made for a great event.