He’s still in high school, but Jackson Dupree already has a piece of his artwork on display at the prestigious College for Creative Studies (CCS) in downtown Detroit. The 14-year-old Oxford resident recently won an honorable mention in the 2017 Southeastern Michigan Region of the Scholastic Art Awards, sponsored by CCS. The competition includes entrants […]
The cast of Oxford resident Thomas Zellen’s new science fiction movie, “Beyond the Edge,” includes (from left) Casper Van Dien as U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Harold Richards, Adrienne Barbeau as Dr. Withersford and Sean Maher as Dr. Abe Anderson. By C.J. Carnacchio Leader Editor Space is the final frontier for mankind, but it’s also […]
A 24-year-old Leonard man was arrested after allegedly walking into the Dearborn police station on Sunday, Feb. 5 with a pistol that had the appearance of a rifle strapped to his chest and a handgun on his hip, while wearing a ski mask, dark glasses and body armor. The Leonard man claimed he was there […]
It’s the end of an era for the Oxford Village Police Department. At a special meeting held the morning of Friday, Feb. 3, council voted 4-1 to accept Police Chief Mike Neymanowski’s resignation. “I agree with a lot of people here – it’s time for a change,” he told council. “I’ve been in this position, […]
Spencer Kelly is cleaning up in the business world – literally. The 15-year-old Oxford Virtual Academy student is the founder and owner of The Expedition Soap Co., which sells handcrafted soaps made in small batches using a variety of all-natural ingredients. “Anyone can start a business here. That’s why I love America so much,” said […]
Ron Davis isn’t just the director of the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department, he’s now its award-winning director. Last week, Davis was presented with the Grand Award from the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (mParks) during the organization’s annual conference and trade show in Grand Rapids. “He’s an inspirational leader,” said mParks Executive Director […]
In addition to his state award, Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Director Ron Davis was also honored last week by his alma mater, Central Michigan University. He received the 2016-17 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the university’s Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration. “In the history of our program, we have had well over […]
In order to stay afloat, the Oxford varsity swim program is inviting the public to attend its “Sink or Swim” fund-raising event at the high school pool on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 1-3 p.m. The event will offer loads of family fun, including relay and one-on-one races, poolside games, 50/50 and themed-basket raffles, and even […]
Surrounded by family, friends and fellow scouts, Trenton Sabo was honored Jan. 31 for his valiant attempt to save a man’s life last year. The Eagle Scout received the Boy Scouts of America’s (BSA) Medal of Merit during the Troop 366 Court of Honor ceremony held in the sanctuary of Oxford United Methodist Church on […]
It may seem hard to believe, but there’s something on display at the Northeast Oakland Historical Museum in downtown Oxford that predates the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. On Friday, this item took a little field trip to the Oxford Public Library for a fireside chat about the museum and this community’s history. […]