The Wildcat cross country teams traveled to Clarkston last Friday for the pre-regional race at Clintonwood Park. Both the boys and girls teams finished in fourth place of the eight teams. Because of their finish, the Wildcats qualified for the Regional 5,000 meter race which is this Friday, again at Clarkston’s Clintonwood Park. In the […]
Ever wonder how evidence-based drawings and three-dimensional reconstructions aid in the investigation of unidentified remains, the apprehension of suspects, and the resolution of missing person cases? Sign up for Oxford Public Library’s online “event” with Michigan State Police Forensic Artist Lt. Sarah Krebs. This free virtual program is next Wednesday, Nov. 4, starting at 6 […]
In our 29th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an uptick in recent cases, and in total cases. According to numbers provided by Oakland County, last we reported there were a total of 239 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 255. Recent cases increased from 50 to 54. The number […]
All over town there are signs of fall and Halloween — lights, scarecrows, jack-o-lanterns and spooky decorations. Pictured is Norman, the newest member of the Oxford Village DPW. Photo by J. Hanlon
In our 28th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an uptick in recent cases, and in total cases. According to numbers provided by Oakland County, last week we reported there were a total of 230 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 239. Recent cases increased from 47 to 50. The […]
Kids, parents — Halloween is a go this year in both Oxford and Leonard. In lockstep with the Village of Oxford, Oxford Township voted to make their trick-or-treating hours as 6-to-7:30 p.m. “I would hope everyone would, because of the times, be very careful if you decide to go out and partake in trick-or-treating,” Supervisor […]
Calling out writer, Oxford Leader Dear Editor, I am writing to you to express my frustration and disappointment with your choice to publish the piece by Joe Wayda (Oct. 14). I understand that the letters are opinions, however you published a piece with no contrasting counterpart, and allowed Joe to blast out blatant falsehoods.This might […]
Gloris Karen Fitch, age 83, of Oxford died in her home with her family on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Karen was married to her late husband Ted for 38 years. She worked in insurance sales for 35 years. Karen loved to golf, bowl, line dance, movies, play cards, and her family. Karen served on the […]
Beryle Louise Hickmott, 93 of Oxford, passed on Oct. 17, 2020. She was born on Oct. 3, 1927. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ralph James Hickmott Jr and her sons Paul Hickmott and Mark Hickmott. She is survived by her loving daughter Linda Hickmott; her daughters-in-law Paula Hickmott and Debbie Hickmott; […]
Yup. It’s true. I sometimes get lost. It’s not that I don’t have a decent sense of direction, it’s just sometimes I enjoy the journey and forget to pay attention. It’s the same thing nowadays as it was when I was just a wee, little man. Back in the days before there was a Heather […]