‘I would like this to be the most informed district out there.? That’s one of David J. Lillis? main goals if elected as state representative for the 46th District, which includes Oxford and Addison townships. ‘The people will know what’s going on,? said the 57-year-old Democrat. ‘And it will be the truth.? Lillis believes it’s […]
Editor’s Note: The following candidate profile story appeared in the July 30 Leader just prior to the primary election. By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Brad Jacobsen believes his work is not yet done. That’s why the 57-year-old Oxford Republican is once again running for the 46th District seat in the state House. ‘There’s still things […]
Now that he’s gotten his feet wet and learned the ropes, Mike Spisz is hoping District 3 voters will give him another two-year term on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners so he can accomplish some goals. ‘I enjoyed the first term, but I didn’t really get to do a lot of things that I […]
There was no shortage of fun activities Saturday as the Addison Township Fire Department hosted its annual open house as part of National Fire Prevention Week. Kids got to paint pumpkins, decorate cookies, climb inside fire trucks and learn how to safely exit a burning house. The highlight was getting an up-close view of the […]
It’s all or nothing in Addison Township when voters go to the polls Nov. 4 to decide the fate of the North Oakland Transportation Authority (NOTA) millage. ‘I just hope the people understand how important this is,? said Addison Supervisor Bruce Pearson. ‘It’s important to me because I have a child who’s disabled and I […]
It appears the Oxford Village Council is interested in potentially purchasing 43 downtown parking spaces from the township to ensure they remain available for public use. ‘We need parking downtown,? said Councilwoman Sue Bossardet. ‘I think it would be foolish of us to give up those 43 spots.? Last week, council decided it will meet […]
Suspected drugs and paraphernalia were found in an Oxford High School student’s car during an Oct. 15 canine search of the school and its grounds conducted by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. A quantity of suspected marijuana, along with a scale, pipe and rolling papers, were found inside a 2001 Mercury Sable LS belonging to […]
Some long-overdue changes could be coming to the Oxford Village charter. Last week, village attorney Bob Davis informed council he planned to review the charter and present a list of proposed amendments at the Dec. 9 meeting. ‘We’ve been kicking around for almost two years now the concept of getting our charter up-to-date,? he said. […]
Oxford Middle School’s choirs will once again pay homage to local veterans with a show dedicated to their courage, their sacrifices and their patriotism. The 12th annual Americana Concert will return to the stage of the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Nov. 1 beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments […]
Citizens spoke, government listened and as a result, the stop signs located at the intersection of Powell and N. Glaspie streets in Oxford Village are staying put. Last week, council voted 4-0 to keep them in place. ‘I think without a stop sign there, anybody who wants to cross that street will have a problem,? […]