For the second week in a row, we are sad to report another community resident lost their life due to COVID-19, this according to Oakland County’s COVID by ZIP website. This is the fifth such death in our ZIP code areas of 48367, 48370 and 48371 since The Leader started its Monday morning tallies, on […]
Dear Editor, We are at risk in Michigan of implementing policies that severely impact our rights and freedoms. These policies may also impose unnecessary burdens on residents and violate their privacy and freedom to choose. As most know, contact tracing is the established practice of identifying and monitoring individuals who may have had contact with […]
If you step back and objectively look at it, this really has been a fascinating year. I think the word “unprecedented” is the one folks are bandying about. From the COVID crud, cramped economy, closed schools and cruddy politicians, even the weather has been crazy. We had snow the other week, last week eight inches […]
This Wednesday, May 27 at 3 pm the Oxford High School staff will present a LIVE virtual mental health fair at Oxford High School (745 North Oxford Road). The event will kick-off Oxford High School’s new mental health initiative and suicide prevention project called, “OHS Connects” and can be viewed on the OHS Connects Page: https://sites.google.com/oxfordschools.org/ohsconnects/home. […]
Former Oxford resident Guy Dempsey, Jr., of Dallas, Texas passed away on April 2, 2020. Mr. Dempsey was born in Oxford to Guy and Melva (nee Robinson) Dempsey, and was a long time resident here until leaving to serve in the United States Marine Corps. In the Feb. 25, 1959 Oxford Leader, it was reported […]
Student’s Name: Summer Bell Parents and/or Guardian: Lisa and Mark Bell GPA: 4.227 Favorite Subject: Mathematics Plans after Graduation: I plan to attend the university of Kentucky for bio systems engineering with a minor in music Extracurricular Activities: Golf, lacrosse, environmental club, link leader, NHS, Pit Orchestra Outside Interests or Hobbies: Playing the viola in […]
Elisabeth Summers, a Junior Accounting major from Oxford, was among over 850 Bob Jones University students named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester. BJU is located in Greenville, South Carolina. * * * Alma College has released the Dean’s List […]
Eleanor Jane Blissett, 88, of Harrison, formerly of Grand Traverse County, Michigan, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020. She was born on April 28, 1932. Graveside memorial services honoring Mrs. Blissett will be held later this summer at Whitewater Township Cemetery, Grand Traverse County, with a family picnic immediately following. To share an online memory […]
What businesses are open in Oxford? It has been a tough two months for small businesses since the state was shut down after the COVID-19 stay home stay safe executive orders. Slowly, the Michigan governor is allowing some businesses to open. Just opening, however, isn’t enough. You have to let people know you are up […]
Apothecary & Co is open! 10-4 mon-fri and 9-1 Saturdays until June 1. We have all immune boosting vitamins in stock! As always can help with your prescription needs, Including compounded medications for pets and hormone replacement therapy. We are also making Pharmaceutical grade hand sanitizer. We are a local family owned business and we Love Oxford!! Thanks […]