The Wildcats played host to the newly formed OAA Red Division West Bloomfield Lakers bowling team last Thursday. Both the Oxford Boys and Girls team had title thoughts on their minds. The girls won 30 to 0 to keep their OAA Red division title dreams alive. Freshmen Maddie von Knorring led the team with 223 […]
In our 48th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an increase in total cases, over Week 47. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 1,364 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford; this week, 1,390 cases. Recnt cases decreased. Recent cases — “cases are […]
Leonard resident Barbara Diane Maddox passed away peacefully on March 2, 2021. She was 79 years old. She was the beloved wife of William of 59 years. Dear mother of Shawna (Brian) Cummings, Laurie (Clement) Buck and James Stafford. Grandmother of Danny Cummings, Kyle Cummings, Leah Stafford, Ava Stafford and Chloe Buck. Barbara is the […]
Rick C. Heath, age 68, of Oxford passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 1, 2021. Rick was born May 14, 1952 to the late Donald and Doris Heath in Goodrich, Michigan. He married Victoria Schils on December 1, 1973. Rick was a true family man, and one of his greatest joys was attending […]
Timothy Boone Talcott Wright, age 73, took his place in heaven on March 1, 2021 at his home with his family beside him. He was born on March 7, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan. Born to Father Richard Talcott and Mother Lilla (Murphy) Talcott, later adopted by his Stepfather Angus Wright. Timothy is survived by his […]
In our 47th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an increase in total cases over last week. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 1,322 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford; this week, 1,364 cases. Recent cases decreased. Recent cases — “cases are […]
Each week more and more area residents are getting vaccinated for Coronavirus. Here, Dale Solwold joined staff and fellow residents at Grace Senior Living in getting his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, Feb. 23. The Grace facility straddles both Oxford and Orion townships. Photo Provided.
Oxford resident Jean Elda Kessler, age 87, died peacefully Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the home of her daughter. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Robert D. Kessler, her brother Albert Ligi, and son-in-law Patrick Armitage. Jean is survived by her four children: Sandy (Dave) Jones of Oxford, Bob Kessler of Frisco, Colorado, […]
By Wendi Reardon Price Special To The Leader We knew when we decided it was time for Jonathan, our five-year-old son, to go to school it was going to be a different kind of year, not only from what we experienced but just different because of COVID. When I checked my voicemail on Wednesday night […]
Mikaela Weaver Parents: Ken and Cari Weaver GPA: 4.176 Favorite Subject: Theory of Knowledge Plans after graduation: Attend university out west Extracurricular Activities: Choir, Musical, National Honors Society and working as a Physical Therapy Technician Outside Interests and Hobbies: Photography and Music What did you learn about yourself during lockdown? I learned to be more […]