OXFORD TWP. –– The Oxford High School varsity football team lost 28-0 on Friday to visiting Macomb Dakota High School in the Wildcats final game of the regular season. Oxford falls to 6-3 on season after the non-conference loss to Dakota (8-1). The Wildcats had been ranked 10th in the state the week of Oct. […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor ORION TWP. — For the Skalnek family, their Skalnek Ford dealership in Lake Orion has been all about family for 60 years. And not just their immediate family, but their employees – many of whom have been with the auto dealership for more than 20 years, some more than 40 […]
‘Frozen Jr.’ at Oxford Middle School By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. –– The Oxford Wildcat Professional Theatre Company has two performances this November, with Anton Chehkov’s “The Seagull” geared toward adults and four performances of ‘Disney Jr.’ for the kids. “At the OWPTC, we believe in the power of connection. Our stage is […]
OXFORD — Over 300 kids dressed up for the Halloween holiday for Clear Lake Elementary’s annual Trunk or Treat last Friday. Kids visited trunks with a variety of different themes including movies, television, sports and places. Kids received special goodie bags from deputies from Oakland County Sheriff Department – Oxford Township substartion as well as […]
Oxford voters to decide on several local candidate races, ballot issues By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. –– When Oxford Township voters head to the polls on Nov. 5 for the General Election they will have a whole slate of local candidates and ballot issues before them. This week the Leader provides a rundown […]
Nancy Jane Pinchback, age 77, passed away on October 23, 2024, in her home at River Oaks Assisted Living under hospice care. Nancy was born on April 10, 1947, to the late Lee and Lillian Prior and grew up in Mansfield, Ohio. Nancy followed in her mother’s footsteps to become a teacher, graduating from Mansfield […]
Anne M. Schlusler, age 98 of Leonard, passed away Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 at Suncrest Medical Care Facility. She was surrounded by her loving family. Anne was born in Wolverine, Michigan on Feb. 23, 1926 to parents Charles and Bertha (Schuh) Irwin. She graduated from Wolverine High School in 1944 and began training and working […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Village Council voted 5-0 to authorize village attorney Bob Davis to negotiate with Victoria Hauff for the office of Village Clerk/Treasurer during a regular meeting on Oct. 8. She was one of two candidates interviewed during the meeting. Hauff, who goes by Vickie, has worked as […]
The Oxford community celebrated Homecoming on Friday afternoon with a parade through the village and township, ending at Oxford High School. Students, athletes, the high school marching band and others took part in the parade, celebrating all things Oxford Community Schools before the football game against Oak Park. See page 16 for more photos. Photos […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — Oxford Downtown Development Authority Executive Director Kelly Westbrook submitted her resignation on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and completed her final day in the position last week. “It is with a mixture of pride and regret that I submit my resignation as the Executive Director of the Oxford Downtown […]