Scouts raising $ for wreaths

Boy Scout Troop 366 is launching an effort to raise funds for Wreaths Across America again this year. The Troop is seeking help to raise enough money to place wreaths on all the veterans’ graves at Ridgelawn Memorial Cemetery. By sponsoring a wreath, you can show gratitude to our hometown fallen heroes, honor those who […]

Public Notices: Oxford Village

ORD. No. 411 PROHIBITION OF MARIHUANA ESTABLISHMENTS ORDINANCE THE VILLAGE OF OXFORD ORDAINS THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT: An ordinance to provide a title for the ordinance; to define words; to prohibit marihuana establishments within the boundaries of the Village of Oxford pursuant to Initiated Law 1 of 2018, MCL 333.27951 et seq., or as otherwise codified […]

Ronald Ludy, 78

Ronald Colin Ludy, 78, of Oxford, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Ron was born on July 4, 1942 to the late Lloyd and Helena Ludy in Pontiac. He is survived by his brother Stephen (Laura Morris) Ludy and sister Shari Bair. After graduating from Pontiac Northern in 1960, he earned […]

Senior center keeping COVID at bay

Senior center keeping COVID at bay

As the number of COVID-19 increases across the state, one local company is proud of their efforts to keep the virus at bay. Opened this past September, Grace Senior Living (which spans both Oxford and Orion townships) is employing multiple hi-tech solutions for virus, bacteria, mold, and other pathogen control within its brand new 55,000 […]

Leader welcomes new student contributor

Leader welcomes new student contributor

My name is Amanda Wayne. I am 17 years old, and I go to school at the Oxford Virtual Academy as a senior this year. I started taking online classes in my freshman year because online courses help me pace better, not get distracted quickly, etc. I currently live with my mom and brother. My […]

It’s the season for gratitude (finally!)

It’s the season for gratitude (finally!)

Hey, it’s November and whenever November rolls on in, I usually need to figuratively slap myself in the face; get my head out the muck and grime of everyday living and taste the proverbial coffee and smell the roses. November is a good time to remember it ain’t all bad. And, things could be a […]

Athlete of The Week: Ty Myre

Athlete of The Week: Ty Myre

“Ty Myre embodies what Oxford football is all about. He is an outstanding teammate and he brings a motor to practice and games that can’t be matched. Ty has definitely made fullbacks great again!” – Head Coach Zach Line — by Bryan Brandeberry, OHS Athletic Event Coordinator

Weekly COVID Update

In our 31st week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw big jumps in recent cases, and in total cases. According to numbers provided by Oakland County, last we reported there were a total of 305 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 372 cases, nearly a 22 percent increase. Recent cases increased […]

Public Notice: Oxford Township

CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD COUNTY OF OAKLAND STATE OF MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Lake Mickelson Special Assessment District Notice is hereby given the Charter Township of Oxford (“Township”) Board of Trustees will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., or soon thereafter as may be heard via “zoom” video […]

Reggie Aquino, 56

Oxford resident Reggie Aquino passed away on October 30, 20202. He was 56. Reggie is the beloved son of Liceria and the late Santos Aquino; loving husband of Robin for 24 years; loving father of Ashley Victoria Aquino and Zachary Michael Aquino; dear brother of Mercy Fraley, Joe (Darla) Aquino, Jhunn Aquino and Cecilia (Frank) […]