The Addison Township Friends of the Library is hosting a Holiday Silent Auction to raise money for the Addison Township Public Library. Proceeds of this event will be used for library equipment, programs and services that are offered throughout the year. Silent auction items will include both themed baskets and individual items, designed for holiday […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Students and staff at Oxford Virtual Academy met virtually Veteran’s Day to learn about the holiday and honor those who have served this country in the armed forces. “Today we are celebrating and honoring American veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Last month the Oxford School Board approved a trip to New York City for Oxford High School choir students. The trip is scheduled for May 25 to May 30, 2022. “We have not traveled since COVID has hit us and we believe that we are now in a position […]
It’s a Wonderful Life – a live radio play By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Hee-Haw! Kick off the holiday season with a beloved Christmas classic, as a radio show. Oxford High School Theater will perform three showings of It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play this week at the performing arts center. “The show is […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oakland County Health Division and the governor’s office both responded to Oxford School Board’s request to reconcile a conflict over the OCHD’s school mask mandate, but their responses were unsatisfactory to Board President Tom Donnelly. “We are awaiting something declarative (legal/constitutional) on this issue,” Donnelly wrote in a letter […]
A total of 88 people participated in the annual Turkey Trot – running five kilometers, or walking two – at Seymour Lake Township Park on Saturday, Nov. 6. The event was organized by Oxford Township Parks and Rec., and sponsored by Oxford Meijer and Agent Liz Scott of Community Insurance Center. The first-place winners of […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Girls Cross Country team finished 8th in the state, out of 28 teams in the Division 1 finals at the Michigan International Speedway Nov. 6. The team scored 299 points. Freshman Mallory Bigelow led the team and was All-State (top 30) finishing in 19th place with a […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The estates of Virginia Smyk and her daughter, Cheri Arsenault, made a joint donation to Leonard Village Nature Park for $221,900. Representatives presented a check to Village President Mike McDonald on Oct. 23. “Of course, everybody was just so amazed at the generosity,” McDonald said. Arsenault was a planning […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The search for a new superintendent is underway after Supt. Tim Throne announced last month he will retire at the beginning of 2022. A new leader might not be seated until mid-February, though. The Oxford School Board convened for a special meeting Oct. 28 to begin the search process […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer 7 feet, 5 inches. That’s the unbeaten outdoor high jump record at Central Michigan University, held by Oxford High School’s principal, Steve Wolf. He was just inducted into the CMU Marcy Weston Hall of Fame Class of 2021. “It’s great to be back and think about all my teammates, […]