By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Students and teachers at Leonard Elementary school found some special treats March 17 – and no, they weren’t from a leprechaun. “The past year has been a rough one, but it has been especially rough on students and staff in our schools. Our staff has been asked to do […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer A lawsuit against Independence Village of Oxford has joined the list of cases awaiting argument before the Michigan Supreme Court. The case concerns an 89-year-old resident of Independence Village senior living facility who died a few weeks after she was found standing outside the facility wearing only a nightgown, […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer After a brief search, the Downtown Development Authority has a permanent executive director replacement, following the termination of the former executive director, Glenn Pape, in December. Reflecting the DDA Personnel Committee’s recommendation, the board voted unanimously to hire Kelly Westbrook for the position. Westbrook had been serving as interim […]
Nearly 300 quarantined By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Both Oxford High School and Oxford Middle School returned to classes Monday, March 22 after over a week of virtual learning spurred by rising COVID-19 cases and quarantines. There were 39 active student cases across the district Friday, with 25 at the high school and 12 […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer As schools across the country struggled to find a safe way to return school this year, a small private school in Oxford had a simple solution: have class outside as much as possible, even through the bitter Michigan winter. The cold snap in early February “was a little tough,” […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Schools might end up owning the Dominican Sisters’ former, longtime retreat center. At its March 9 meeting, the Oxford Community School Board authorized the district to purchase the property at 775 West Drahner Rd., in a 6-0 vote. “We envision using the existing buildings for some of our […]
Seeks volunteers for spring cleanup By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer After cancelling last year’s spring cleanup because of the coronavirus, Oxford Gives Back is back. This year’s cleanup will be April 24-25. The Oxford Community Schools affiliated service organization is student-led, with a mission of “building community relationships while motivating youth to exhibit leadership […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer It looks like the bridge on Maloney Street will not be raised above its current height when it is replaced next year. The Oxford Township Board voted 7-0 to “not participate in any additional cost to raise the height of the Maloney Street Bridge” at its March 10 meeting. […]
195 students quarantined By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School switched to remote learning Thursday, March 11, after district administration learned of “a number of large social gatherings” that occurred the prior weekend and a growing number of positive COVID-19 cases reported by individuals who attended those events. “As we hear of additional […]
Irish Ale label features Sullivan’s Pub By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Jerry Cremin, proprietor of Sullivan’s Public House in downtown Oxford, appreciates a traditional Irish Red Ale. So he was eager to help when Austin Brother’s Beer Co. in Alpena, Michigan, reached out to him last year for his expertise on all things Irish. […]