By Don Rush On the front page of the July 4, 1952 Oxford Leader there was a little notice, merely a paragraph long announcing, “There will be a strawberry and’ ice cream festival, from 4 to 9 p. m, at the fire hall in Leonard. This is for the benefit of the Addison Township fire […]
By Don Rush For Jill Lemond safety in Oxford Community Schools is personal. Not only because it’s her job as Assistant Superintendent of Safety and Operations, but also because her kids attend Oxford schools. “It is personal, not just for me,” Lemond said, “but for our entire staff. We have over 400 students in our […]
If you graduated from Oxford High School in 1972, your classmates want to hear from you. The Class of ‘72 is planning their 50th reunion. The reunion is slated for Saturday, Aug. 27, 5 to 9 p.m., at Collier Lanes. According to classmate Sandy Jones the cost is $20 a person in advance — by […]
Centennial Park in downtown Oxford was packed with young and old listening to the Beatles tribute band, Toppermost. The band played on a perfect night, July 7, as part of the Oxford Downtown Development Authority’s Concerts In The Park series. According to Kimberly Smith, the Oxford DDA’s Project & Media Coordinator this week (July 14) […]
By Jim Newell Oxford Leader Special Writer When voters head to the polls for the Aug. 2 Primary Election, they will be asked to continue funding a local transportation system that assists senior citizens and people unable to drive due to health issues and/or financial constraints. The North Oakland Transportation Authority’s (NOTA) is requesting a […]
Oxford Days are Monday and Wednesday By Don Rush Since the Nov. 30 shooting at Oxford High School local businesses have done what they could to help students and staff – and the community – heal. Some have made donations, others have donated time or merchandise. Nearly eight months after the shooting, Jack Beall and […]
All Oxford Community Schools elementary schools, Oxford Middle School, Oxford High School and the Oxford Virtual Academy are now MI Heart Safe certified. The State of Michigan certification is awarded to schools that have taken steps to prevent cardiac emergencies in the classroom. “I am truly proud of our Wildcat students, staff and families for […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Leader Special Writer Clarkston Athletics continues to show support for the Oxford community and finished June sharing an update about their #BlueandGoldUnited fundraiser which was held in December 2021. They raised over $15,000 with over 135 yard signs sold. They also placed over 500 orders from the shirt sale, which included […]
From rides to animals to tractors to exhibits to the food, the Oakland County Fair has favorites for everyone to enjoy as it runs until Sunday, July 17 at Springfield Oaks County Park in Davisburg. Joey and Tommy Gramith, of Independence Township, were taking their turns sitting on the variety of antique tractors before noon […]
By Don Rush The Oxford Village Council met last month on June 29. In attendance were council members Lori Bourgeau, Maureen Helmuth, Ashley Ross and council president pro-tem Allison Kemp. Village president Kelsey Cooke was absent. Recognized During audience participation, Oxford Police Chief Mike Solwold gave an emotional presentation and recognition about Oxford resident, local […]