The Addison Township Friends of the Library is hosting a Holiday Silent Auction to raise money for the Addison Township Public Library. Proceeds of this event will be used for library equipment, programs and services that are offered throughout the year. Silent auction items will include both themed baskets and individual items, designed for holiday […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Students and staff at Oxford Virtual Academy met virtually Veteran’s Day to learn about the holiday and honor those who have served this country in the armed forces. “Today we are celebrating and honoring American veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Oxford Middle School’s seventh-grade football teams made history this season by going undefeated for the first time. “We are proud of these extraordinary accomplishments by both of our 7th Grade football teams. This certainly points to a bright future for these young men,” said Tony DeMare Director of Athletics […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Last month the Oxford School Board approved a trip to New York City for Oxford High School choir students. The trip is scheduled for May 25 to May 30, 2022. “We have not traveled since COVID has hit us and we believe that we are now in a position […]
Alanna May – Swim & Dive Alanna May capped off her sophomore swim season with a league title and All-league status in the 100 Backstroke beating the rest of the backstroke field by almost 4 seconds! Earlier in the meet, Alanna was part of the A Medley Relay that took 3rd in the league and […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard joined Oxford Township officials in thanking donors for a flag pole and carport installed at the township Oakland County Sheriff’s Office substation on Thursday, Nov. 4. Oxford-based company Carport Structures Corporation donated and built a carport valued at $70,000 while Oxford residents Clark Harris, […]
It’s a Wonderful Life – a live radio play By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Hee-Haw! Kick off the holiday season with a beloved Christmas classic, as a radio show. Oxford High School Theater will perform three showings of It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play this week at the performing arts center. “The show is […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oakland County Health Division and the governor’s office both responded to Oxford School Board’s request to reconcile a conflict over the OCHD’s school mask mandate, but their responses were unsatisfactory to Board President Tom Donnelly. “We are awaiting something declarative (legal/constitutional) on this issue,” Donnelly wrote in a letter […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Public Library bond vote failed, according to unofficial results from Oakland County. 3,302 “no” votes outnumbered 1,533 “yes” votes, shooting down the $9.1 million capital improvement bond for the second year in a row. 4,835 people voted overall with precinct 5 having the least number of voters […]
This is our 83rd week of reporting local COVID numbers. Our area saw a decrease in recent cases, and an increase in total cases. COVID-related deaths increased by one to 41. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 3,470 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This […]