Ghiaciuc hosts charity motorcycle ride to fight leukemia

Eric Ghiaciuc, a 2006 graduate of Oxford High School, made a special trip to his home town to host the first annual Rubber & Roads charity motorcycle ride on Saturday, July 10 in order to raise money for a cause that’s dear to his heart. Ghiaciuc put together the charity ride to honor the passing […]

Good samaritans to the rescue

A house fire that ripped through a house at the corner of M-24 and Brauer Rd., just outside Oxford Township, in Metamora could have been a lot worse for the family of Theodore and Perdema Duncan. Luckily, two good samaitans were on duty. According to reports, the Duncans were awakened sometime after the fire started […]

Teen honored for saving family

The heroic actions of 16-year-old Spencer Cameron where recognized last week. At the July 19 Addison Township Board meeting, trustees honored Cameron for saving his family after thier house caught on fire on Thursday, April 29. The award was a certificate of recognition for outstanding bravery and courage for saving his family during a house […]

Countdown to fun

Attention Oxford residents. It’s that time of year once again to head to downtown Oxford for a fun-filled Saturday afternoon and evening on Aug. 7 for Celebrate Oxford. The Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is putting on the event and will feature plenty of good food, live entertainment, games and activities for all ages. ‘The […]

DDA awards $40K in facade grants

A few business in downtown Oxford will soon be getting a face lift after the Downtown Development Authority Board handed out facade grant money at their meeting on July 19. The board awarded three facade grants to Les Thomas, the property owner of 2 S. Washington and 6 S. Washington and one facade grant to […]

Jim Bates selected as part of OHS Athletic Hall of Fame

James ‘Jim? Bates had an outstanding career as an athlete at Oxford High School, earning 10 varsity letters in four sports. Even though he lettered in basketball, baseball and track and field, it was his football career that allowed Bates to cement his place in OHS sports history, thus earning him a spot in the […]

Heads up our ‘internet’ division

Sherman Publications announces the newest addition to the family, Angela Sodders. Most folks can see Angela’s cheerful smile nearly everyday at the Oxford Leader, where she is in charge of the internet division. ‘I will be working on the 411.com websites, selling all of the advertising and helping load the content on the websites,? she […]

Potato salad and pistols

Be prepared to bring some potato salad along with pistols and holsters to the second annual Open Carry picnic at Seymour Lake Park on Saturday, July 31, from noon to 3 p.m.. Those who attend the potluck picnic are invited to openly carry their handguns during this event, designed to build public awareness about the […]

Art Expo comes to town Friday

Some of the brightest and best artists will be on display in Oxford for the public to see over the course of the next month. Starting on Friday, July 30 and running until August 31, Margot’s Gallery, 5 S. Washington St. in downtown Oxford, will be showcasing the best work from artists around the Michigan […]

Schools downtown digs to get $91,359 worth of furniture

After nearly a month-and-a-half of deliberation, the Oxford Community School’s Board of Education voted to approve two furniture recommendations for the new district board office on 10 N. Washington on July 12. By a vote of 4-2, the district approved the $37,016.66 bid from Kerr Albert Office Supply. Casting a vote of nay were trustees […]