The Orion Township Planning Commission will hold a joint public hearing with the board of trustees on Jan. 7 at Orion Township Hall for the purpose of taking public comment on the Belle Arbor Retail Planned Unit Development. The development consists of three buildings to be located at 1400 S. Lapeer. The public hearing will […]
A total of 70 impressive entries rolled through downtown Oxford during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas parade Saturday. This year’s parade theme was “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Ten entries were named the winners of various categories (see right). The winners will be recognized at the Chamber’s annual Christmas Mixer and Parade Award Ceremony […]
A $100,000 settlement agreement finalized Dec. 4 was the last chapter in Sharon Fahy’s lawsuit against Oxford Township and Treasurer Joe Ferrari. “It’s best the parties go their separate ways,” said attorney Tom McGraw, who represented the township in this matter. “(The case) could have gone on for two or three years, but the township […]
Using public funds to hire an attorney who specializes in helping communities incorporate as cities is being considered by the Oxford Village Council. “At this point, the expertise that is required to accomplish the objective (of cityhood) far exceeds the capabilities of our group,” said Tracy Miller, founder of a pro-cityhood citizens’ committee and husband […]
The night of December 1 was definitely not a night to leave your purse in the car. Three different residents in the neighborhood of Tanview and Spezia had their vehicles broken into and purses stolen overnight between Dec. 1 and 2. According to the Oakland County Sheriff Department’s reports, the vehicles of 51-year-old Bonnie Gall, […]
Tuesday, December 2 A W. Manor Dr. resident called 911 about a vehicle parked across the road from her home. A Crawford St. resident reported to police the someone had stolen a $500 gun from his vehicle. Medical emergency on East St. Slip and fall on W. Drahner Rd. Civil dispute between neighbors on N. […]
Hey out there! Santa is still reading letters from kids all over the world to help him decide what will be in his sleigh on Christmas Eve. Santa’s very own special mailbox will be in downtown Oxford in front of Centennial Park, on S. Washington St. Just write your letter and drop it in the […]
Oxford Bank has announced the following holiday hours for the six area retail banking centers (Clarkston, Dryden, Lake Orion, Oakland, Ortonville and Oxford), the financial loan center in downtown Oxford and the commercial loan center in Orion Township: • Dec. 24 – the lobby and drive-up will be open from 9 a.m.-noon. • Dec. 25 […]
Oxford Ace Hardware is planning its 3rd Annual “Ladies Night” event for Dec. 11 from 6-9 p.m. This year, Dollar King will be participating in the event. Just a few of the activities for the evening are: • Food catered by Kalloway’s • Dessert provided by Achatz Pie Company • Wine tasting by Oxford Wine […]
The Oxford Leader is currently collecting non-perishable food items for Oxford/Orion FISH to distribute to local needy familes during the holidays. Canned goods, boxed items, etc. can be dropped off at our 666 S. Lapeer Rd. office during normal business hours – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon […]