Athlete of The Week: Amelia Knotts

Athlete of The Week: Amelia Knotts

Senior Amelia Knotts finished in 2nd place at the Oakland County Diving Championships with 369.95 points! “Amelia dove a career best 369.95 to finish 2nd at last week’s Oakland County Swimming and Diving Championships. The 2nd place finish is the highest place earned by an Oxford diver in the history of the program. Amelia is […]

Pearl Hoard, 96

On October 17, 2020 Pearl Leone Hoard (Gingell) passed away at 96, one month short of her 97th birthday. She was born on Nov. 30, 1923 in Almont, MI to Elizabeth and Fredrick Gingell. She leaves behind her sister Gertrude Curtis and was preceded in death by her brothers Warren, Newell and Lawrence Gingell. She […]

5-1 Diner serves construction workers lunch

5-1 Diner serves construction workers lunch

With the pavement now torn up, M-24 construction has arrived directly in front of 5-1 Diner at 51 S. Washington St., downtown. The folks at the diner decided to say thanks by serving up complimentary hot dogs for construction and sewer crews last Thursday, Oct. 8. They served 40 workers from Dan’s Excavating and five […]

Weekly COVID Update

In our 27th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an increase in recent cases, and also an uptick in total cases. According to numbers provided by Oakland County, last we reported there were a total of 214 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 230. Recent cases increased from 33 to […]

The 1918 influenza pandemic & its effect

The 1918 influenza pandemic & its effect

On Saturday, at 1 p.m., genealogist Katherine Willson, of Dexter, will present “The 1918 Influenza Pandemic and its Effect on our Ancestors” via Zoom, an online meeting platform that allows viewers to “attend” this event from the comfort and safety of your home. More Americans were killed by the global 1918 Influenza (Spanish Flu) Pandemic […]

A little ouchy time with Mr. Rush

A little ouchy time with Mr. Rush

So when I heard the sign-in nurse lady say, “When was the last time you’ve been to the hospital,” my first response was, “For myself?” Then, as she looked up from her computer, maybe a little annoyed, I added, “The last time I was in the hospital for myself was when I was born.” I […]

Athlete of The Week: Catherine Dobies

Athlete of The Week: Catherine Dobies

Catherine Dobies is a four year varsity Volleyball student-athlete, three year captain and a great leader for our Wildcats! She is a six rotation player and the team’s best server and best serve receive passer. Cat is leading the team in Aces, Serves, Receives, Passer rating, and adds a strong attack in the front row. […]

Study shows ‘safe’ communities

From the “Safest Cities in Michigan” study released recently, The Leader is happy to say, “we live in a pretty good part of the world.” The study showed that both Oxford and Addison townships were top ranking safest small towns in Michigan. Addison Township was #6 and Oxford is the #22 safest. The study was […]

Public Notice: Addison Township

NOTICE OF THE NOVEMBER GENERAL ELECTION For the Township of Addison To the Qualified Electors of the Township of Addison, County of Oakland, State of Michigan: Notice of November 3, 2020 General Election NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN ADDISON TOWNSHIP ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020. THE POLLS WILL […]

Public Notice: Oxford Township

NOTICE OF ELECTION GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 3, 2020 IN CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD To the Qualified Electors: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a General Election will be held in: ***************************************************** CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD County of Oakland, State of Michigan TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2020 THE POLLS will be open 7 o’clock am until 8 o’clock […]