Biking 303 virtual miles in honor of slain nightwatchman

Biking 303 virtual miles in honor of slain nightwatchman

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer He was supposed to be bicycling 303 miles from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, D.C. for National Police Week. Oxford Police reserve officer Keith Redlin rode those same miles (across four states) last year for the Police Unity Tour, when thousands of officers from around the country “ride for those […]

OHS commencement postponed to June 30

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School’s graduating class of 2020 will have to wait another month for commencement. The ceremony is scheduled for noon on June 30 at DTE Energy Music Theater in Clarkston. “That’s the date, rain or shine, 40 degrees or 90 degrees, it’s June 30th,” Superintendent Tim Throne said […]

OHS Staff celebrate seniors with drive-thru

OHS Staff celebrate seniors with drive-thru

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer What a tough year to graduate high school, having all celebrations and milestones cancelled or postponed. With commencement ceremony plans uncertain, staff still wanted to do something special for the class of 2020. So, they organized a drive-thru for seniors to drive by the high school to pick up […]

Spring in Oxford

Spring in Oxford

This weekend the colors of spring were in bloom at Oxford’s Centennial Park. While we’re all still under lock-down via the governor’s executive order, we thought we’d share ‘niceness’ from downtown. Photo by J. Hanlon.

Ministry feeds those in need

Ministry feeds those in need

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Many organizations have been working diligently to ensure no one goes hungry during the crisis caused by COVID-19. House of Hope Ministry, for example, is helping feed residents of local mobile and manufactured homes. When the crisis began in March, the mobile home-based nonprofit put together sack lunches for […]

M-24 construction enters first phase

M-24 construction enters first phase

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The coronavirus cancelled a lot of things, but it did not cancel or delay the M-24 construction project, which began on April 23. “This road construction project is an essential function. Transportation workers in the field follow Centers for Disease Control guidelines to limit their risk of getting sick,” […]

Trail usage up, but funding down, during pandemic — Polly Ann can drive

Trail usage up, but funding down, during pandemic — Polly Ann can drive

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Polly Ann Trail traffic has quadrupled in the last couple months, Trail Manager Linda Moran estimates.  She is thrilled so many folks are getting outdoors and enjoying the multi-use linear park, a former railroad corridor that runs from Orion Township, through Oxford and Addison Township. “We’ve had people say […]

Grants bolster FISH food pantry through crisis

Grants bolster FISH food pantry through crisis

 By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer In the last few weeks, Oxford/Orion FISH food pantry has received thousands of dollars in grants and donations from companies, organizations and individuals. This generosity is helping to feed neighbors in need in Oxford, Orion and Addison townships, by keeping the pantry well-stocked through the crisis. Anyone who is […]

Saving Business, Saving Lives: Hockey manufacturer switches to medical gowns, receives county grant

Saving Business, Saving Lives: Hockey manufacturer switches to medical gowns, receives county grant

  By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer An Oxford-based manufacturer of ice hockey equipment was awarded a “Saving Business, Saving Lives” grant to make desperately needed personal protective equipment used in the fight against the coronavirus. Vaughn Custom Sports, owned by Michael and Arlene Vaughn, normally manufactures protective hockey equipment such as catch gloves, blockers, […]

Oxford kicks off mask drive

Oxford kicks off mask drive

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Let’s dust off those sewing machines. Oxford Village President Joe Frost is encouraging folks to donate homemade surgical masks. With a national shortage of masks, folks are taking action by crafting homemade masks and donating spare N95 respirator masks. “These homemade masks could be used for other situations that […]

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