In our 45th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw two more deaths because of the virus. Since The Leader started reporting COVID-19 statistics on April 13, 2020, there have been 14 deaths. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 1,274 cases from Leonard, […]
Two local business owners were expected to be honored today (Wednesday, Feb. 17) by the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce. Victoria Connolly, owner of Victoria’s Delights; and Mike Phipps, owner of The Oxford Tap were to receive Leadership Awards during the chamber’s annual State of the Community, held virtually via Zoom this morning. Connolly took […]
Oxford Open-Handed is hosting a drive-through clothing drive at Oxford Elementary School this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help students and families in our community. If you have extras in your closets at home you would like to donate or would like to reach out if you are or know someone in […]
Parents: Kent Palmer, Tiffant Palmer GPA: 4.119 Favorite Subject: Calculus Plans after graduation: Major in Biomedical Engineering and Pre-Med Extracurricular Activities: Soccer, Cello, Piano, HOSA- Future Health Professionals, Boy Scouts, NHS Outside Interests and Hobbies: Board games, video games, trading card games, card games, strategy games, reading What did you learn about yourself during lockdown? […]
With the first week of competition under the belts, both the boys and girls bowling teams came out on top — going undefeated in league play. The Wildcats downed both Clarkston and Avondale. Both teams are now 2-0 in the Oakland Athletic Association’s Red Division. The girls are 3-0 overall, the boys 3-1. In addition, […]
“JT continues to topple all obstacles in his way. His attitude and effort through this non typical season have been top notch. My favorite discussion we’ve had was his desire to drive the team as a whole this season. Jack knows the only force strong enough to stop him is himself. He will be ready […]
It’s time to come clean. Spill the beans. Make amends. Apologize. I admit it. In this crazy — no, lunatic — times we live in, I have come to the conclusion the only chance I have not to be “cancelled” by the “progressive” people out there is to get a hold of and control my […]
Grace Pender, of Lake Orion, age 94, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2021. Grace was an example of Christian faith and good living to all. She was very gracious and intelligent. She is predeceased by her loving husband, Carl; brothers Rene and Hector; and stepchildren David, Randy (Marie) and Nora (Bob). […]
Marcella June Frost, age 97, passed away February 13, 2021 at Pines of Lapeer in Lapeer, MI. She was born June 19, 1923 in Pontiac, Marcella was a graduate of Oxford High School class of 1941. She worked for Pontiac Motors and the Oxford Bank before beginning her career working for Oxford Schools from 1961-1989 […]
From the Payson (AZ) Roundup newspaper Dean Younker, 86, of Payson, AZ was called home to heaven to be with our lord on Feb. 4, 2021. His work here on earth was done. Dean was born in Columbiaville, MI and was raised on his family farm in Oxford, MI. He graduated high school in 1952 […]