By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School’s Girls Cross Country team ran a breathtaking pace this season, led by young talent – many of them freshmen. The team claimed the Oakland County Championship at Kensington Metropark in Milford Oct. 9. “The Oxford girls did exactly what we were hoping to do,” said Coach […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Stafff Writer Lacrosse comes to Oxford this weekend as the Boo Bash takes over Seymour Lake Township Park. Playing on 15 fields built on the baseball diamonds and soccer pitches, the Boo Bash will feature teams from all around the Midwest duking it out in a weekend of nonstop lacrosse. “We […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Three cars were involved in a crash around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 20. According to the Oxford Fire Department and a report from the Oxford Village Police Department, a car pulling off of Ensley St. hit a car going south on M-24 and a car going north. “It […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Varsity Wildcats triumphed 29-28 over the Chippewa Valley Big Reds last Friday, securing Oxford’s place in the MHSAA District 1 playoffs. “I think (the win) proved how much fight this team has,” Zach Line, Oxford head coach, said. “Sometimes it can be eerie when you go up […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Scarecrow Festival returned to downtown Oxford Sunday, packed with autumn and Halloween-themed activities and events organized by the Downtown Development Authority. Ghosts, super heroes, astronauts and princesses joined Paws the Wildcat trick-or-treating downtown businesses. The chili cook-off judge’s choice was a tie between Sweet Amy’s Eating House in […]
‘We are in a constitutional crisis’ By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford School Board heard more comments opposing masks Oct. 12, echoing last month’s meeting when nearly 30 members of the public spoke out until midnight. This time some folks brought up the state budget signed into law Sept. 29 which includes language […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer Oxford Public Library officials presented details of and took questions about the proposed facility expansion last Thursday, Sept. 14. Library Director Bryan Clouiter and architect Seth Penchansky of Daniels and Zermack presented details of the expansion, reasons behind why and how the proposal is the way it is and […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Tim Throne announced at the Oct. 12 school board meeting his intent to retire. In a statement, Throne said his retirement will take place after the beginning of 2022. “As I am sure many of you have felt, the past couple of years have seemed […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Just before the homecoming football game against Clarkston Sept. 24, Oxford Community Television Station Manager Bill Service made some “inappropriate comments” caught by a hot mic on a livestream video. Service was serving as a commentator in the press box alongside announcer Rod Wright. “Oxford Community Schools in no […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Village Council of Oxford had its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. With all council members in attendance, topics of discussion included water main upgrades, separating the charter from the ordinances and banning “Jake Brakes” in the Village. Removing the Charter from Code of Ordinances The meeting began […]