Anyone who reads my column knows that, in general, I’m not a big fan of government. But there are certain organizations and individuals at the local level that I sincerely believe do a good job and truly care about the community. From time to time, I like to point them out. This week, I’d like […]
A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking all or part of the sun. Eclipses occur because although the sun is 400 times wider than the moon, the star is also 400 times farther away, so to observers, they appear to be the same size in the sky, according […]
The great thing about the Lone Ranger Parade is how it brings together people of all ages for some good, old-fashioned family fun in a small town atmosphere.
No other event attracts as many people to downtown Oxford as the annual Lone Ranger Parade.
The annual Lone Ranger Parade is easily one of Oxford’s biggest events. Folks come from far and wide to enjoy the pageantry. You can’t help but smile as all the entries walk, drive and march by on a sunny day. For more photos from the parade and festival, purchase this week’s issue of The Oxford […]
Following the Lone Ranger Parade Saturday, the festival offered plenty to see and do, from musical acts and fire stunts to animals and demonstrations.
There was definitely no shortage of smiling faces and colorful spectacles during Oxford’s Lone Ranger Parade Saturday. For more photos of the parade and festival, purchase this week’s issue of The Oxford Leader for $1.
It appears Oxford Village is going to get its second temporary manager as the search for a permanent one continues. Last week, council voted 5-0 to negotiate with the Illinois-based GovTempsUSA for the lease of Evan K. Teich, a resident of Chicago, Illinois, to serve as the village’s interim manager. “This is what I do […]
Some were stationed on foreign soil. Others never left the United States. Some fought in bloody conflicts. Others performed their duties in peacetime. Regardless of where and how they served this country, military veterans of all stripes and their family members are invited to attend the Sixth Annual Veterans Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 5 at […]
A friendly rivalry continues to brew within the ranks of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and there’s only one place for these Type A personalities to settle things – the softball field. Members of the public are invited to watch the deputies who guard the jail take on the deputies who patrol the roads in […]