Oxford survivors’ fund raises nearly $2 million

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer A combination of memorial funds for the victims of the Nov. 30 Oxford High School shooting have raised almost $2 million, but it will be several more months, at least, until victims receive any of those funds. A local committee has formed under guidance of a national organization to […]

Addison sends out simplified waste hauler survey

The Addison Township Board wants to know if residents want a single waste hauler. So they are mailing out a simple Yes/No survey to every residence in the township this week. The survey asks: “Should the Township work to provide a single waste hauler trash service?” Currently, the township has an open market where individual […]

And then there were 2

And then there were 2

School superintendent search narrows By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford School Board has narrowed the search for Oxford’s next superintendent down to two candidates: David Pass and Ken Weaver. They now advance to second round interviews. The board voted unanimously on Pass and Weaver Feb. 3 after conducting hour-and-a-half-long interviews with five candidates […]

OHS to host MSU Jazz Band with special guest in free concert

OHS to host MSU Jazz Band with special guest in free concert

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford High School Jazz Band will open for the MSU Jazz Band in the OHS Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature four-time Grammy-nominated vibraphonist Stefon Harris. “I would love for the community to come out to hear a world-class jazz […]

Parents file another lawsuit against school officials

District asks for pause until after criminal trial By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Tate Myre’s parents, and the parents of three other Oxford High School students are suing six staff members as well as the Crumbleys in connection to the Nov. 30 mass shooting. The suit, filed in Oakland County Circuit Court on Jan. […]

Gov. featured local student’s painting of Oxford sunrise

Gov. featured local student’s painting of Oxford sunrise

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Governor Gretchen Whitmer selected artwork by an Oxford student to go inside the program cover for the 2022 State of the State address last week, as a tribute to the victims, families and entire Oxford community. Luke Farwell, a senior at OHS, made the digital painting from a photo […]

Addison library hires new director

Addison library hires new director

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Dennis Hillers is Addison Township’s new library director. He replaces Jaema Berman who is now Head of Adult Services at the Oxford Public Library. “Dennis brings his passion and vision for library services founded in his love for the history of the book,” Berman said. “Working effectively with the […]

Trauma expert helps parents understand

Trauma expert helps parents understand

‘Stress, Trauma and the Path to Resiliency’ By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools hosted a webinar by a trauma specialist last month to help parents understand different kinds of trauma and how to support their children after the Nov. 30 shooting at Oxford High School. James Henry, co-founder and project director for […]

Students return to renovated high school

Students return to renovated high school

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Calming new aesthetics welcomed students back to Oxford High School on Monday. The building had been closed for nearly two months while damages from the Nov. 30 shooting were repaired. For the last couple weeks, high school students attended Oxford Middle School part-time as they transitioned back to regular […]

5 choices left to replace Throne

5 choices left to replace Throne

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford School Board selected five people to interview from more a pool of over 10 who applied to be Oxford’s next superintendent. Three of the candidates are current administrators for Oxford Community Schools, and the other two are from outside the district. The internal applicants are Ken Weaver, deputy […]

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