By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford’s lower level schools reopened Friday, Dec. 10. All schools in the district had been closed since the shooting at Oxford High School Nov. 30. Students at the elementary schools, middle school and Bridges High School returned for a half-day “soft reopening” Friday. But, because of a social media […]
Members of Oxford Firefighters Association walked the streets of downtown Saturday, Nov. 27, in full turnout gear, filling their boots with donations from passing vehicles to raise funds for families in need. Proceeds from the boot drive will be used to help local first responders buy Christmas gifts for in need children and families during […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer While many area churches and nearby communities held vigils of their own, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority and Oxford Bank quickly organized a candlelight vigil for the entire community to mourn the loss of the tragedy at Oxford High, by closing down M-24 and Burdick Street Friday night. A […]
Justin Shilling, 17, a senior “Justin Charles who was so dear to our hearts was at the same time beloved of so many people in his school and his community,” his family said in a statement. “He was a Grandson, a brother, a cousin, a classmate, and without hesitation, a friend. The loss of Justin […]
Art Miller and the rest of the Oxford Lions Club were out on the streets of town last week selling their annual Goodfellow newspaper editions. The fund raiser allows the club to help area needy families during the holidays and throughout the year. Photo by J. Hanlon
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community School announced Sunday a schedule for gradually returning DK-8 students back to school late this week. Supt. Tim Throne said there is broad agreement among families, staff, trained grief counselors, mental health experts, security consultants, faith leaders and law enforcement that “it is vital to the well-being […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Community Schools Superintendent Tim Throne recorded a video message to the community late afternoon Dec. 2. It was his first public statement since a few terse comments at a press briefing the day of the mass shooting at Oxford High School Nov. 30. “We have parents who sent […]
A Photostory by James Hanlon A group of Oxford mothers, teachers and volunteers tied thousands of yards of blue and gold ribbon to light poles, trees and signs downtown and around the high school last Wednesday, a day after the tragedy at Oxford High School. “A lot of moms couldn’t sleep,” said Rebecca Sioma, a […]
By James Hanlom Leader Staff Writer Out of respect for the recent tragedy, both the Soup and Sweet Stroll and the Annual Christmas Parade this weekend have been canceled. Instead, the Oxford Downtown Development Authority and The Oxford Chamber of Commerce are planning a prayer vigil Friday night for those who perished, or were harmed, […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Addison Township Fire Department Chief Jerry Morawski wants to remodel Fire Station 2, part of the Township Complex at 1440 Rochester Rd. The Township Board authorized Morawski to get a quote from an architect for a feasibility study, and bring the study’s cost back to the board. “We’re not […]