By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools reported the highest number of active COVID-19 cases since the beginning of the school year, Friday, April 16. According to the weekly update, there were 64 active student cases and five active staff cases. Oxford High School had the most student cases, with 23. “As you […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer As the end of the school year fast approaches, the class of 2021 has award ceremonies, commencement, an all-night party and possibly a prom to look forward to. Oxford High School announced tentative plans in a newsletter. “We will amend our end of the year events as new information […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Six months ago Elizabeth Knop began a journey toward healthier living, and has since lost 40 pounds. She achieved this through a program called Optavia. Wanting to inspire others, she became an independent health coach for the program. Knop partnered with another coach, Kelly Dorman, to organize a wellness […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Addison Township Public Library will submit an application this week, requesting funding for a new library building, through U.S. Representative Elissa Slotkin’s office. Members of Congress are allowed to submit ten qualified, local projects to the Appropriations Committee for consideration of targeted federal funds for local governments, as […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Four cheers for four beers! HomeGrown Brewing Co. bagged as many medals for its brews at the 10th annual New York International Beer Competition. Over 800 submissions from around the world were judged remotely. Located at 28 N. Washington St. in downtown Oxford, HomeGrown was also named “Michigan Belgian […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Michigan House of representatives recently passed a bill that could allow bars to stay open until 4 in the morning – but don’t expect downtown Oxford to become a raving center of nightlife. “We aren’t even harmed by the current 11pm curfew,” said John Powers, owner of HomeGrown […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Township was awarded grant funding from Oakland County to help local restaurants and bars reopen safely and expand outdoor dining, through the Oakland Together Restaurant Relief Grant Program. To date, the township has disbursed a total of $11,769 to six establishments. “Oxford Township is always looking for ways […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Joe Frost resigned as Oxford Village president last September after announcing his family would move to Bay City to be closer to family, and to restore a historic home. The restoration is coming along nicely. Joe and his wife Andrea purchased an 1884 Italianate home in a historic neighborhood […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Tossing darts in a dive bar will feel like a dainty activity once you’ve thrown an axe instead. To round out the many entertainment venues at 925 N. Lapeer Rd., Axe Social opened for business last month. The trending sport is a great way to blow off steam in […]
Easter came early this year to Seymour Lake Park. Families drove down the bunny trail the evening of March 25, stopping at 13 egg stations along the way to net Easter goodies. 200 children participated in the socially distanced event put on by Oxford Township Parks and Recreation. Photo by J. Hanlon.