Honoring our veterans ‘Americana’ style

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Patriotism was flowing throughout the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center last Friday as the Oxford Middle School Choirs hosted their 17th Annual Americana Concert. Approximately 200 students, spanning sixth through eighth grade, along with The Macombers, a choral group from Macomb Community College, performed patriotic tunes for a […]

Truck runs off Washington Street, takes out sign

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer A 24-year-old Ortonville man is allegedly responsible for the destruction of property along Washington St. According to Oxford Police reports, on Friday, Nov 1. at 1:04 p.m., a black 2005 GMC Sierra pick-up truck was seen traveling south on N. Washington before running off the road and traveling through […]

FISH building sold

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Oxford-Orion FISH Food Pantry has sold their former home. The building, containing approximately 3,800-square-feet of space, located at 487 First St. in Thomas had been on the market since February of this year. In October of 2018, FISH moved its operation to 1060 S. Lapeer Rd, a 5,000-square-foot building […]

Curtis to run for supervisor

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Oxford voters will see a familiar name on the August 2020 primary election ballot. This time, it will be under the category of township supervisor. Jack Curtis, an Oxford Township resident who has lived in the community for 45 years, announced his candidacy for township supervisor and feels that […]

Leonard man wins twp. logo contest

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Addison Township has selected a winner. For the past three months, township officials collected logos that were submitted via a contest that was open to community members and beyond, looking to see who could best encapsulate all that Addison has to offer. The winning logo could potentially be used […]

Crossroads gets $102K for therapy that mixes dogs, youth

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Youth and dogs, the perfect mix. Two separate beings that can learn from each other as they mature over time. Thanks to a $102,000 grant gifted to Crossroads for Youth, more adolescents will have the opportunity to teach, and in return, be taught by, local canines looking for their […]

Let’s party, witches! Hop on your broom and head downtown

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer If you own a bubbling cauldron, love to fly on a broom in the moonlight and cackle with delight every time you turn someone into a frog, downtown Oxford has the event for you. Witches Night Out is set to cast its spell over Oxford on Saturday, Oct. 26 […]

Haunted house ready to scare pants off

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Things are about to get spooky at Lakeville Elementary as their annual haunted house opens Saturday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. For $5 per ticket, embrace the chaos of the haunted manor as you work your way through the check-in desk, living room, kitchen and many other […]

Throne joins podcast nation

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer It seems like everybody and their brother has a podcast these days and now, Oxford Schools Superintendent Tim Throne is getting into the act. But, his goal is not to promote himself; it’s to inform, entertain and effectively communicate with parents, students and the general public. Throne was approached […]

March on over to Band-O-Rama

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer The Oxford High School Marching Band is taking their show indoors for the annual Band-O-Rama concert. Everyone is invited to the OHS Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of music provided by the entire band program. “We do Band-O-Rama at the end […]