195 students quarantined By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School switched to remote learning Thursday, March 11, after district administration learned of “a number of large social gatherings” that occurred the prior weekend and a growing number of positive COVID-19 cases reported by individuals who attended those events. “As we hear of additional […]
Irish Ale label features Sullivan’s Pub By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Jerry Cremin, proprietor of Sullivan’s Public House in downtown Oxford, appreciates a traditional Irish Red Ale. So he was eager to help when Austin Brother’s Beer Co. in Alpena, Michigan, reached out to him last year for his expertise on all things Irish. […]
Like many individual Americans, both Oxford and Addison townships are in line to receive a stimulus check from the United States. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Oxford Township is set to receive over $2.25 million; Addison Township is to get $652,464. But, before you let your imaginations go wild for […]
Cell phones (and other electronic devices) contain a rare mineral called coltan. It is mined from areas in Africa where endangered gorillas live. Recycling old mobile phones helps reduce the demand for coltan and protects gorilla habitats. The Green Team at Oxford Elementary School has partnered with the Detroit Zoo to collect old or broken […]
Two Oxford Village Police officers were first to respond to a home fire in Oxford Township. The officers, James Irish and Gary Rouse, arrived to the Ora Road home at about 10:45 p.m. on March 11 to find the garage and north side of the home “engulfed” in flames. According to Officer Irish’s report, “It […]
In our 49th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an increase in total cases, over last week, including one new death. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 1,390 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford; this week, 1,445 cases. Recent cases decreased. Recent […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Marijuana is back on the agenda, this time in Oxford Township. The board of trustees will soon consider an ordinance to regulate the growing of medical marijuana in the I-1 and I-2 industrial zoning districts. At its March 10 meeting, the board approved a motion to direct attorneys Gary […]
This might be a little late, but hey, it was a COVID-19 world and things happen. Grandparents Anita and Rick Smith, of Oxford introduce their grandson, Wade Richard Boreo, who was born on March 30, 2020. The second son of Stacy and Jason Boreo of Lake Orion was born at Troy Beaumont Hospital, weighing six […]
Miranda Wyniemko – Girls’ Basketball “Miranda Wyniemko (Reggie), has been an integral part of the Wildcats offense this season. Averaging nine points per game, and five rebounds. Her hard work in the off-season has paid off as she makes her mark as being a three point threat against any competition. Off the court, Miranda excels […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer During their February 27 quad with the Croswell-Lexington Pioneers, New Boston Huron Chiefs, and Walled Lake Western Knights, the Oxford Wildcats wrestling program, led by head coach Ross Wingert, held their annual Senior Appreciation Day. This ceremony not only recognizes the young men for all they have given to […]