Oxford resident Michelle Hrischuk believes more people need to discuss suicide in an open and honest manner in order to help prevent others from following her son’s tragic path. ‘It’s a taboo (subject), but it’s got to be talked about,? she said. ‘It’s the second leading killer and no one talks about it.? A report […]
All good things must come to an end and that includes summer vacation. Oxford students went back to school Tuesday, eager to begin another year full of learning, fun and new adventures with their friends and teachers. As always, the Leader will follow the kids as they make their marks in the classroom, on the […]
It appears ET Rover isn’t coming over. Based on maps posted last week on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) website, there’s a new proposed route for the interstate ET Rover natural gas pipeline and it no longer includes Oxford, Addison and Brandon townships. Instead, the new route goes north through Lapeer County toward I-69 […]
Size does matter. Just ask all the residents who turned out to voice their vehement opposition to White Pine Estates, a proposed 32-unit residential development consisting of small lots, during an Aug. 28 public hearing held by the Oxford Township Planning Commission. ‘We believe this (would have) a negative impact on our community,? said Jim […]
Technology is enhancing every aspect of children’s education these days, even the way they learn music. Just ask Oxford resident Dr. Deborah Blair. Blair, an associate professor of music education at Oakland University, recently published the second installment of her ‘Songs for You and Me? iBook series for children. Available for download through Apple’s iTunes, […]
After 25 years of on-and-off discussion and planning, Oxford Village is finally going to transform the East/Edison Alley project from a paper vision into an asphalt reality. Last week, council approved the construction contract and financing method for the project. The Lapeer-based Ron Bretz Excavating, Inc. will do the job for $239,934. To fund project, […]
Summer officially ended last week as downtown Oxford’s Centennial Park hosted its last concert of the 2014 season. Paisley Fogg entertained the crowd with groovy hits from the 1960s including a heavy dose of the Beatles.
It’s been 15 years since I graduated from the University of Michigan and believe it or not, there’s a lot I still miss about living in the People’s Republic of Ann Arbor. My tobacco shop. All the great bars and restaurants. Football Saturdays. What don’t I miss? Protesters. On any given day, you could find […]
For the second year in a row, a Metamora woman opened her home and her heart to help benefit the K-9 Stray Rescue League in Oxford. ‘I think we all need to do something. This is my (way to) give back,? said Jacqui Schaefer, who hosted the Second Annual Recovery Cleaners Hoedown on her spacious […]
Question ? When can using a bicycle lock get a person arrested? Answer ? When a protester uses it to fasten himself to a construction truck. Two men protesting against the Canada-based Enbridge company were arrested Monday morning after they allegedly used large U-shaped bicycle locks to secure their necks to the frame of a […]