By Don Rush Dedicated. Polite. Helpful. Responsible. These are the traits shown every school day by the fifth graders who make up Leonard Elementary’s Safety Patrol. “These students are special because they sign up to help their fellow students stay safe at Leonard,” said Melissa Musgrove who, besides being an Interventionist working with K-5 students […]
Editor’s note: after this story had gone to press on Monday afternoon, Honor Community Health rescinded their offer to operate a health care clinic in this district. The Tuesday town hall meeting was cancelled. Read the story here. By Don Rush For over a year Oxford Community Schools has worked with Honor Community Health (HCH) […]
By Don Rush Pauline Bennett believes in being involved. Since 1996 she has served as Addison Township Clerk. She has been on the Michigan Township Association’s (MTA) Board of Directors since 2009. And, since April 20, she’s been MTA President. “I am honored to serve, and stand with Michigan’s townships as 2023 MTA president,” Bennett […]
You all know I’m a sucker for a good story, especially when it involves parents doing right by their children. (And, “doing right by” does not mean giving their kids everything they want.) So, it will not surprise regular readers that when I overheard an area waitress telling a patron that when she was just […]
Sisters doing well in the Air Force By Don Rush Oxford resident and mother Prudi Manzella has often been asked recently how her youngest two daughters, Marissa and Kayla are doing. She decided the best way to tell the community was to give a report to the Oxford Leader. “I am very proud of them. […]
Readying for more peer mentoring By Don Rush A celebration of accomplishments for 42-Strong – The Tate Myre Foundation recognized more than 280 members of the organization on April 23. It was the foundation’s first Closing Ceremony, which took place at the Legacy Center on N. Lapeer Rd. The foundation was started by the Myre […]
On April 21, Lakepoint Community Church hosted Oxford – Addison Youth Assistance’s (OAYA) annual meeting luncheon. The event featured a presentation by Anna Torres, supervisor of Oakland County Youth Assistance, who gave an overview of the Tri-Sponsorship Model between Oakland County Circuit Courts, school districts and local governments, plus she shared the history of Oakland […]
By Don Rush Oxford High School Senior Miranda Wyniemko has a record as she’s been known to steal. In her four years of varsity girls basketball play she’s stolen the ball 113 times from opposing offenses. Maybe it’s this affinity for stealing that has led her to what she wants to study in college next […]
By Wendi Reardon-Price Oxford Girls Varsity Lacrosse opened last week with a 7-2 win over Clarkston at home, April 24. Before the game, the Wildcats shared memories and thoughts of teammate, friend and sister Hana St. Juliana for Hana Night. Oxford grabbed the lead less than five minutes into the game with two goals […]
Last month the John Crawford Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognized two local students. According to Debbie Mick, each year DAR nationwide and by each chapter, offers a Good Citizens essay and poetry contests to seniors located within their geographic area. Locally, the John Crawford Chapter was founded by Dr. Aileen […]