By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer A vital piece in Oxford capturing their first league title in five years in 2020, senior Zach Townsend will graduate as one of the most accomplished soccer players in school history. Playing three years for the varsity team, he twice earned All-Oakland Activities Association (OAA) and All-Region honors and […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) issued an emergency suspension of Birdies Indoor Golf & Bar’s liquor license and permits last week for violating the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Emergency Order on Gatherings and Face Masks. An emergency suspension hearing was scheduled for Monday (Feb. […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer A little more than two months after their game schedules traditionally start, Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced February 4 contact winter sports could begin their seasons this week. Basketball and hockey were given the green light to compete beginning Monday, February 8, while cheerleading and wrestling can proceed on […]
Restaurants in Oxford and those who like to eat out have waited for today — Monday, Feb. 1. That’s when Michigan said restaurants like the Oxford Tap downtown were able to invite customers inside. Tap manager Amanda Saxer said the lunch business was “steady.” Seated are Oxford residents Marshall, left, and Greg Kaer. Before the […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Over 70 participants joined Oxford Village’s nearly three-hour virtual town hall on its marijuana draft ordinance the evening of Jan. 26. About 18 members of the public made comments or asked questions during the meeting. Opinions were mixed for and against, with a portion expressing neutral or tentative support, […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Chamber of Commerce will continue its annual State of the Community Breakfast and Leadership Awards next month, albeit virtually. The event will run from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. Everyone is welcome to “hear from local officials as they speak on the state of the […]
‘Beauty of Empowerment’ By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Take a drive through downtown Pontiac, and you might witness an example of Oxford’s finest student artwork. Last summer, Oxford High School senior Kate MacInnis submitted her stunning painting, “The Beauty of Empowerment,” to the Canvas Pontiac 2020 Outdoor Gallery Art Contest. Her piece was chosen […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Dealt an unexpected blow by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer on January 22, when the expiration of the ban on contact activities in boys’ and girls’ basketball, competitive cheerleading, hockey, and wrestling was extended until Sunday, February 21, the Michigan […]
In our 43nd week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw increases in “recent” and total cases. “Recent” cases are the positive confirmed cases within the last 30 days and is updated by Oakland County Monday through Saturday. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Gertrude Curtis, a resident of Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), was first in line to receive the first dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine last Thursday, Jan. 28. “This is what we have to do in order to kick this thing,” Curtis said after rolling up her sleeve. “We have […]