The winds blew and the heavens opened last week and the Oxford area got socked. The Leader asked readers on social media how much rain they received from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4. The consensus was that over the two-day period, over three inches of rain fell. The rain and high winds also caused […]
By Don Rush It’s been nearly two months of dust and heavy machinery working in Oxford Village, but work on Dennison and Hudson streets is all but completed. According to Village Manager Joe Madore this week the company hired to replace four-inch water mains and resurface the streets, Waldorf & Sons of Mount Morris, should […]
Beloved mother, Joyce Alayne Jensen (Marriott), 87, of Lake Orion, passed away peacefully at home on July 24, 2022. She was surrounded by her two daughters and loving family and will be deeply missed. Her optimism, kindness and love of life was the center of who she was and how she touched the many lives […]
Einar Jensen, 87, of Lake Orion, passed away on March 22, 2020, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones. Belated memorial service for our beloved father announced below. Einar graduated from Michigan State University in 1955 from the school of engineering. He remained a loyal MSU fan and was often seen in his Michigan State Hat […]
Long time Lake Orion resident Jim Theunick passed away on August 3, 2022 at the age of 57. He was born on March 11, 1953 Jim is preceded in death by his father, James L. Theunick. Jim is survived by his two beloved children, Wilson and Katy Theunick; his mother, Mary Theunick; siblings, Heather (Marvin) […]
The Oxford Village Police Department is conducting Homeland Security in Emergency Preparedness Training for multiple law enforcement agencies this week at Daniel Axford Elementary School, 74 Mechanic Street. Oxford Community Schools issued a press release this past weekend which stated, “We want to be sensitive to our community as we heal and understand that some […]
It’s less than an month away to the first Oxford High School varsity football game. And, not only will the gridiron heroes be ready for Romeo High School, so will the varsity cheer squad. According to cheer coach Alanna Weber, the squad has been working on their routines in the high school gym, two days […]
Hit a milestone last Friday. It’s a day, let’s be honest-ish, that brought a tear to my eye. It was emotional, at least for me. It was the day I was able to again wear pants to work – and my co-workers in the office were more than thankful. It was the first time in […]
Money to help recover from traumatic events By Don Rush At the end of July, Oxford Community Schools (OCS) received some good news. Word came down the pike they were in line for a $707,600 grant from the U.S. Department of Education. And, the word was something they had been waiting on for about nine […]
By Don Rush In light of the tragic events on Nov. 30, 2021 the Oxford Community School district has created a new position to help the district help students, staff and the community. Since July, Todd Barlass, 52, has been in meetings with school administration getting ready for the upcoming school year. According to the […]