By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools’ Board of Education was content with its existing leadership, as it unanimously voted to re-appoint all officers to the same positions for the 2021 calendar year at the Jan. 12 board meeting. Tom Donnelly was re-appointed president, Chad Griffith vice president, Heather Shaffer secretary, Korey Bailey […]
In our 41st week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw a decrease in “recent” cases and an increase in 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 […]
Virtual Oxford Village meeting to receive public input By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Village Council will hold a virtual town hall on its proposed marijuana ordinance next Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 7p.m. The purpose of the town hall is for the council to receive public input on the latest version of the proposed […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Mason Vires opened the new year in Malta after arriving in the country on December 30. Vires, a 2015 Oxford Virtual Academy graduate, is in Malta to play professional basketball. “I felt like it was a good opportunity,” he said, after he signed his contract to play […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer 2021 Oxford Wildcats cornerback John Valvo committed to the Albion Britons on January 7, sharing the news on his Twitter account, @JohnValvo2002. Emerging as a leader for head coach Zach Line and co-defensive coordinators Matt Call and Ryan Clark, Valvo, who is listed at 5-foot-9 and 182 pounds, registered […]
Last week, Oxford High School swimmers and divers participated in the 2020 Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Div. 1 championship meet at Hudsonville High School. Senior diver Amelia Knotts was All-State with a 3rd place finish. “We are so proud of her and can’t wait to continue watching her diving career at Grand Valley State […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Village Council approved the following appointments recommended by Village President Kelsey Cooke: Kelly Arkles, Michelle McClellan and Jonathan Nold were each appointed to full, three-year terms to the Village Planning Commission. Arkles is a 19-year village resident who has been involved in various committees with the Oxford Lakes […]
Local students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to compete for $31,500 in national scholarships through the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Students must submit an original two- or three-dimensional piece of artwork. Digital art, photography and jewelry are not accepted. The entry must have been completed during […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Ana Flavia is on a mission to share Michigan’s beauty with the world. The 20-year Oxford resident started an Instagram account last summer to post Pure Michigan-esque pictures from her many adventures around the state. Her following quickly grew to over 9,000 on Instagram and 2,600 likes on Facebook […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Township resident Michael Spisz was appointed to serve as the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ minority caucus chair for the 2021-2022 term. “I am honored to have been nominated by our previous chairman, Commissioner Gingell, to succeed him in this very important role, as I have learned much […]