Parents arrived at the School of Choice forum April 29 at Devil’s Ridge Golf Club with open minds and plenty of concerns about their children and their community. Superintendent Dr. William Skilling decided to have the meeting after talking to people over the last few weeks. ‘It was mostly for the concerned parents,? he said. […]
Oxford Elementary School Principal Debbie Stout remembers all of the fond memories as she walks through the empty halls while the students learn on the other side of the walls. Stout announced she will be retiring at the end of this school year after 15 years as principal of the Pontiac St. school, which opened […]
Jeff Brown, assistant principal at Oxford Middle School will be Debbie Stout’s successor at Oxford Elementary School. ‘I am excited,? he said. ‘It will be fun and I am excited to get back to that age group.? Brown met the staff and toured the school last Friday. While he walked around the halls he introduced […]
Kris Drautz and son, Luke, drifted on the swings at Seymour Lake Park on Monday morning. Luke got off of his swing and went off to his next activity, but what to do next. At Kid’s Kingdom there were so many options – go down the slide, climb the monkey bars or walk on the […]
Cyclist Karey Collins rode in the Hershey Tour de Pink last October and plans to participate again this year. She will be holding a fund-raiser from 6-9 p.m. Friday, May 8 at Main Street Bicycles (176 S. Washington St. in the Oxford Marketplace) to raise money for breast cancer research. The ‘Ladies Night? will be […]
As a patron of the 24th Street Sports Tavern in downtown Oxford made his way to his vehicle May 5 he was approached by two males who allegedly demanded he give them his money. Instead of complying, the bar patron ran and told the men he was going to call the police. The suspects got […]
Every month, School Superintendent Dr. William Skilling sits down with other community leaders to talk about Oxford. During their talks they come up with ideas for the community and what action to take to improve. A community-wide open house set for Sunday, May 17 from 1-4 p.m. was one of the ideas they had. ‘The […]
By Wendi Reardon Leader Staff Writer Every morning Daniel Axford Elementary Principal Lydia Engel begins the day visiting every classroom and says hi to all of the students and teachers. She will make her last walk when the kids finish the school year on June 11 and will begin her retirement June 19. She will […]
Leonard Elementary School parents waited through the school board meeting on May 11 to share their opinions and concerns about their principal Joyce Brasington leaving to go to Daniel Axford Elementary in the fall. They began with the moment they stepped inside Leonard and felt it was a different atmosphere because of the staff and […]
Growing up in Oxford has made Kayle Parker appreciate the little things, like enjoying time to read a book and spending time with friends. ‘I like the small-town feel,? said the Oxford High School 2008 graduate. ‘I like the downtown atmosphere during the holidays.? She also likes the close proximity of the businesses in downtown. […]