Drama Club on the auction block

Have you always wanted a personal servant to handle those unpleasant and tedious household chores? Does the mere thought of manual labor make you break into a cold sweat? Fear not, the Oxford High School Drama Club is offering the answer to your cheap labor prayers. More than 25 Drama Club members will place themselves […]

Home targeted by paintballer

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call of damage to a home by paintballs on Maybee Road on Feb. 5. According to an OCSD report, a 35-year-old Rohr Road man discovered damage to the house, and that it had happened sometime during the night. Paint balls broke through the vinyl siding he had […]

DECA raises awareness and money to help end drunk driving

Once again the Oxford High School DECA Club is raising public awareness and money for a worthy cause, this time by asking students one simple question – “Got a ride?” DECA members Kate Hubbard, Lauren Caleca, Kathleen Roberts and David Reile are working together to stop drunk driving by educating their fellow students about its […]

Grandson’s request raises $3,957 for Rivests

Addison resident Sam Harris, 9, heard about a local family in need and asked his grandfather, also named Sam Harris, to help them. The result – $3,957 was raised to benefit the Rivest family of Addison Township, who lost their home and two family members in a Jan. 5 explosion and fire. “I felt very, […]

Skip named Companion of the Year

Skip — Skipper — whatever you want to call him, this three year old Golden Retriever is truly an exceptional dog. His owners Carol and Carl Ruby recently received a plaque in Lansing at an award luncheon honoring Skip as the Therapy Companion Dog of the Year. Skip spends an afternoon every other week visiting […]

Ford sentenced to one-year probation, ordered to pay OPFEC $1,324

Gary Ford will pay for his crime, but he won’t pay as much as Oxford officials wanted him to. On Tuesday, the former Oxford police chief was sentenced to one year probation in Oakland County Circuit Court and ordered by visiting Judge Alice Gilbert to pay the Oxford Public Fire and EMS Commission the sum […]

From The Leader Archives

10 years ago February 9, 1994 Addison planners have rejected the proposed Fore Lakes development in north Addison Township. The Board will consider it next. 97 condos, 17 single family homes and 10 2-unit buildings are in the project. A labor negotiator has been hired by Oxford Village for talks with the Department of Public […]

Agreeing to prevent Gypsy Moths

The Orion Township Board of Trustees agreed to sign a joint agreement with Oakland County for spray ing 29 acres in and around the Sunset Hills Subdivision for Gypsy Moths in 2004. Orion Township attorney Kristin Becker Kolb said individual property owners in the affected area can opt out of the spraying if they wish […]

Public hearing set for Judah Chloride SAD roll

A public hearing will be held on March 1 at 8 p.m. at Orion Township Hall for the purpose of taking public comment on a proposed special assessment district for chloriding Judah Road. The hearing will be on the proposed assessment roll. The SAD would allow for chloriding of Judah four times a year.

Netters hit a four game slump

The Oxford netters have hit a bit of a slump over the past couple of weeks losing four straight competitions. On Jan. 29, the Lady Cats lost two (15-10, 15-9) and won one (13-15) against their toughest opponent of the season Lapeer East. The varsity volleyball team played their best game of the season. “That […]