Editor John Voket of The Newtown Bee in Newtown, CT reached out to us last week. The Bee and its staff covered the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy nine years ago. “We are so saddened and upset by this latest attack on children right in your own community – and just want you and your team […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer A mass shooting at Oxford High School resulted in the deaths of four students and criminal charges against a student and his parents. Eleven people — 10 students and a teacher — were shot when a student opened fire on classmates at OHS around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. […]
Justin Shilling, 17, a senior “Justin Charles who was so dear to our hearts was at the same time beloved of so many people in his school and his community,” his family said in a statement. “He was a Grandson, a brother, a cousin, a classmate, and without hesitation, a friend. The loss of Justin […]
Art Miller and the rest of the Oxford Lions Club were out on the streets of town last week selling their annual Goodfellow newspaper editions. The fund raiser allows the club to help area needy families during the holidays and throughout the year. Photo by J. Hanlon
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Village Police busted the Washington St. Sunoco gas station for liquor sale violations on the night of Nov. 27. According to a report from the Oxford Police, an underage volunteer entered the gas station and attempted to buy a pack of four alcoholic beverages. The volunteer stated […]
Donation accounts organized By Don Rush We here at The Oxford Leader have seen lots of good will pouring out of people and businesses in the aftermath of the Nov. 30 shootings/killings at Oxford High School. Two local financial institutions, Oxford Bank and Genisys Credit Union want to warn folks to be careful when donating […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer On Tuesday evening, Nov. 30, officials and news crews crowded into the parking lot of the Legacy 925 complex to find out exactly what happened only a block or so away. By Thursday, Dec. 2, the entertainment hub had become a center for healing. Already home to a plethora […]
Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer In light of the recent attack on the Oxford High School community, it has come to my editor’s (Don Rush) attention that he, as old as he is, is woefully inadequate at understanding the experiences modern high schoolers go through. He understands that events like the Columbine shooting have changed […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community School announced Sunday a schedule for gradually returning DK-8 students back to school late this week. Supt. Tim Throne said there is broad agreement among families, staff, trained grief counselors, mental health experts, security consultants, faith leaders and law enforcement that “it is vital to the well-being […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Tim Throne recorded a video message to the community late afternoon Dec. 2. It was his first public statement since a few terse comments at a press briefing the day of the mass shooting at Oxford High School Nov. 30. “We have parents who sent […]