(From left) Clara Umscheid, Zofia Williams, Catherine Willoughby, Ana Ambrosio and Alexandria Firth. Clara, Zofia, Ana and Alexandria helped fold more than 300 paper cranes for Oxford Middle School librarian Catherine Willoughby to take with her to Hiroshima, Japan and place on the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima Peace Park. Photos by Jim Newell. Oxford […]
Team 2137, The Oxford RoboCats, won the FIRST Impact Award at the Troy District Event 2 last weekend. The team now qualifies for the FIRST in Michigan State Championship this weekend. Photos provided by Team 2137. RoboCats win prestigious Impact Award By Morgan Kindermann Special Contributor to the Leader TROY, Mich. – Oxford High School’s […]
As a resident of Oxford, I strongly disagree with Oxford Township Board of Trustees decision to begin the process of an RFP for a single waste hauler prior to having the proposal voted upon. That’s a prime example of “putting the cart before the horse.” I do NOT agree with the township having a provider […]
Afew years ago, a friend of ours borrowed a two-story ladder so he could clean out his second story dryer vent. As his wife watched from below, he climbed the ladder successfully, reached up to remove the vent cover and was promptly attacked by a bird who had made its home in the vent. “Attacked” […]
OXFORD TWP. – “What does the Oxford community mean to you?” Oxford High School seniors can answer that question and apply for a Community Pride Scholarship The deadline to apply for the $1,000 dollar scholarships is April 12, 2024. Up to four scholarships will be awarded. This is the third year the Oxford Chamber of […]
Oxford Twp. sheriff’s substation gets ‘Save a Life’ box By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OAKLAND COUNTY — The Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities installed the 100th Save-A-Life Station on Friday at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Oxford Township Substation also has a box available. Located at 1200 […]
The reality for many in our rural communities, including Oxford, is a lack of immediate access to hospital services, posing a dire risk to public health and safety. The necessity to travel nearly 30 miles for hospital care is a glaring testament to the gaps in our healthcare system. The introduction of HB-5477 by 66th […]
PLYMOUTH — During its Salute to Journalism ceremony held March 14 at St. John’s Resort in Plymouth, the Michigan Press Association (MPA) announced the winners of their 2023 Better Newspaper Contest. View Newspaper Group received recognition with 124 awards and honorable mentions in categories for news and sports reporting and photography, column writing, advertising and […]
Polly Ann Trail Manager Linda Moran, Oxford Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Desotell and chamber board Treasurer Debbie Uren. Desotell presented awards to Moran and Uren for their continued commitment to the Oxford community. Photos by Shelby Stewart-Soldan By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. – The Oxford Chamber of Commerce honored two area women […]
This week I had the opportunity to speak to local aspiring authors about self-publishing. A few months ago, fellow self-published author Jordan Schwarz approached me about combining our efforts for a self-publishing 101 workshop at the Brandon Township Public Library, and I thought it was a great idea. I write for a living, I love […]