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 […]
By Don Rush Last month the population of Oxford grew (at least temporarily) substantially as the Tough Mudder event wrapped up another successful weekend. According to Evert Sers, Tough Mudder Director of Live Events, the June 18-19 event had about 5,500 participants. “It was a great event,” he said. “We had beautiful weather and I […]
By Don Rush Last month the Oxford school board approved the General Fund budget for the 2022-2023 school year with revenues calculated at $88,237,328 – about $4,000 more than the final amended budget for the 2021-22 school year. The school year started July 1, 2022 and ends on June 30, 2023. According to Sam Barna, […]
By Don Rush One thing you can say about Oxford resident and former Oxford Varsity Football Coach Maurice “Bud” Rowley is, he is consistent. He likes to win. On June 24 he won again – being inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association’s Hall of Fame along with 13 other coaches. A plaque […]
47th year in Port Huron to Mackinac race By Don Rush Jeff and Cathy Henderson are new to Oxford, having moved to the township from Independence Township this past April. They are not new sailing – as a matter of fact, the couple is getting ready for Jeff’s 47th year participating in the Bayview Mackinac […]
By Megan Kelley Oxford Leader Special Writer Love INC of Northern Oakland County is partnering with Oxford Free Methodist Church to bring a Clothes Closet to help area families in need. The Clothes Closet was previously located at St. Mary’s in the Hills Episcopal Church in Orion Township. Through their GAP ministry, Love INC (Love […]