When Brian Brougham joined the Boy Scouts as a Tiger Cub when he was in first grade, he said the whole thing seemed appealing to him. ‘We got to shoot BB guns and stuff like that, so it seemed pretty cool. The more I did it, the more I liked it,? said the Oxford High […]
What does it feel like to lose a wedding ring and then have it found again? Ask Brian Warzecha. In the summer of 2011, Warzecha was out swimming and playing with his kids at Lakeridge Beach in Waterstone when he realized his wedding ring was not on his finger. Unsure if it was lost at […]
Lakeville Elementary kicked off their first school assembly of the year talking about peace. With Sept. 21 being the ‘International Day of Peace,? International Baccalaureate Coordinator Christine Vince talked with students how they can bring peace on a local level in their school. The school’s slogan for the year is ‘Change Starts Here!? ‘We know […]
Hello Oxford, I’m the new guy. Well, new to Oxford that is. If anyone has read the Leader’s sister publiclations the Lake Orion Review or the Clarkston News, you may have seen my byline or recognize my picture in this column. So what’s my history you ask? I graduated from Lapeer East High School in […]
For many people, traveling abroad is just a dream, but for Oxford High School Choir Students it could become a reality. After performing at Carnegie Hall last year in New York City, OHS Choir received an invite to travel to Ireland and perform in the ‘Ireland Celebration of American Music Concert Series,? but in order […]
Claudia Keglovitz’s Art Camp was originally for children 10 years old to junior high. This year, she opened it up to high school students. Many students who had moved on to high school loved the camp so much they wanted to come back. ‘It’s fun doing all the messy projects you can’t do at home […]
Did you know that your stomach is only about the size of your fist and that we are only suppose to eat a fist size portion of food at our meals? Last Saturday my parents and I went out to eat with my grandparents at ‘The Old Country Buffet.? A place that I have always […]
Dr. Kimberly Les, four-year Clarkston resident, has been appointed director of Orthopedic Oncology Surgery at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. Les is excited about her new position. ‘I look at it as a great opportunity to educate the residents, teach all their physicians, but most importantly taking good care of the patients,? she said. In […]
The Senior Center has progressed over the past couple weeks from a basement and floor to walls and a roof. According to Dave Belcher, building director and general contractor, the brick was to be started last weekend and electrical was set to start last Monday. Insulation, windows and doors should be done by the end […]
Independence Township Senior Center’s first ‘Bucks for Buses? benefit picnic is set for Sat., Aug. 11. , from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The fundraiser is to help keep transportation costs at current levels. The center asks for a donation of $2 one way, and $4 round trip from its riders to help cover an […]