Nathan Gerbe is living every amateur athlete’s dream ? he’s been drafted by the pros. The Oxford resident was the Buffalo Sabres? fifth round draft pick July 30 in Ottawa. He was the 142nd overall pick in the 2005 National Hockey League Entry Draft. ‘It’s a real honor to be drafted anywhere in any sport,? […]
An Oxford Village Council Candidate Night has been slated for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 and residents have Scott Walter to thank for it. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters Oakland Area (LWVOA), the informational event will take place in the Oxford Community Room at 22 W. Burdick St. ? right across the hall […]
Once again Oxford has proven itself to be a generous and compassionate community. A coalition of service groups and private citizens came together over the last two weeks to donate the remaining $4,200 (plus a little extra) needed to buy a wheelchair lift for 8-year-old Hunter Strunk, of Addison. ‘I don’t know how I’m going […]
For years, I’ve said Oxford’s main problem boils down to this inescapable fact ? we’re one community with two governments. If we were to think of Oxford as an individual, it would be someone with a split personality. Two distinct personalities trapped inside one body, always warring, never allowing peace for the whole. The result […]
People like Evald S. Jorgensen are the lifeblood of volunteer-driven organizations. They keep everything running smoothly. They never ask for any credit. And they always put others? needs ahead of their own. Jorgensen’s tireless efforts and selfless devotion have kept the Oxford Senior Citizens going strong for the last 15 years. As a reward for […]
Ed and Gerty Stewart, of Oxford, reached two rather impressive milestones this year ? 69 years of marriage and Ed’s 95th birthday. An open house celebrating both events was held Saturday at the Lake Orion First Baptist Church, even though technically the couple’s wedding anniversary isn’t until Oct. 1 and Ed’s birthday was July 28. […]
Voters planning to write-in Susan McGinnis? name for Oxford Village Council need not bother anymore. It’s going to be printed on every single ballot. Three signatures originally disqualified from her nominating petition were awarded to the Pleasant Street resident yesterday, giving her enough for a spot on the September 13 ballot. ‘I feel like a […]
ADDISON TWP. ? Nearly 350 acres of green space and environmentally sensitive habitat will be preserved for public use and enjoyment as parkland thanks to Oakland County and the Sullivan family. The county board of commissioners July 28 unanimously approved a $3.43 million purchase agreement for three parcels totalling 346.48 acres between Walker and Rochester […]
I love good news. Giving it. Getting it. Creating it. It’s all so. . . well, good. That’s why I’m thrilled to report that Oxford’s service groups are coming through BIG TIME for Addison residents Pam Strunk and her disabled son Hunter, 8. You may recall the Strunks from reading The Oxford Leader over the […]
Ron and Dora Rolando, owners of Great Lakes Mercantile, landed themselves one sweet business deal ? literally. The downtown Oxford store is now the only retailer in the United States, outside of Mackinac Island, where chocolate lovers can purchase fudge from May’s Candy Shop. Bearing May’s registered trademark of ‘Famous Mackinac Fudge,? half-pound slices of […]