A Bloomfield Township fire truck was spotted Monday afternoon on Country View Drive in Oxford Township. But the truck wasn’t here to provide mutual aid at a fire scene or help clean up some hazardous materials spill. It was taking Oxford resident Larry Bradford home on his last day of work. Bradford retired from the […]
Five middle school teams competed in Battle of the Books April 24 at the Oxford Middle School Commons. Participants read five books on their own time in preparation for the Battle. At the competition, they answered 25 trivia questions about the books. It was a tough contest that had the participants battling it out through […]
SADD, McDonald’s team up for event The Oxford McDonald’s (655 N. Lapeer Rd.) will host its annual McSADD night on Tuesday, May 13 from 5-7 p.m. The event is designed to raise funds and awareness for the Oxford High School chapter of Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). There will be balloons, games and face-painting. Family […]
Oxford is losing both a pastor and a government official. Rev. Kevin Miles, pastor of the Oxford United Methodist Church (OUMC), is leaving in mid-June. He’s been reassigned to Davison. ‘I wasn’t anticipating a move,? Miles said. ‘I kind of got blind-sided by a need in another church. Some health issues with another pastor kind […]
As a way to bring both business and families together the Oxford Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its First Annual Oxford Chamber Challenge 5K Walk/ 10K Run on Sunday, May 18. ‘In the past we’ve done fashion shows and things of that nature that brings a lot of the ladies out, but we want […]
Oxford Middle School now has a club that really ‘sticks together? thanks to the Makayla Stickney, founder of the ‘Duct Tape Club? Stickney said she was inspired by her younger sister. ‘My sister really liked (making stuff with) duct tape and I tried it and me and all my friends like it,? she said. ‘So, […]
I’m afraid to take out my wallet in public these days with so many local government officials casting covetous eyes upon my hard-earned dollars. It seems like everybody and his brother is asking for either a tax increase or a new tax on the August and November ballots. We the taxpayers are much like gazelles […]
White Cane drive a success The Oxford Lions Club members were on the streets of Oxford, Friday & Saturday (April 25-26) selling White Canes. Thanks to the generous people of the Oxford area and the wonderful support of the Oxford Leader for advertisement, our dedicated Lions and associates, were able to raise donations totaling $4,063. […]
As is the annual tradition, principals from each school honored Betty Campion nominees before the Oxford School Board April 16. According to the Oakland Schools Education Foundation website, ‘The Betty Campion Distinguished Support Service Award was established in 1990 to recognize the many contributions support persons make to the learning community in Oakland County.? The […]
Along with Betty Campion Awards, Teacher of the Year nominees were also recognized by theOxford School Board April 16. Oxford Virtual Academy Executive Director Andrew Hulbert kicked off ‘Teacher of the Year,? nominations with Peggy Boggs, who Hulbert described as ‘an absolute unbelievable addition to the (OVA) middle school.? ‘She has kids coming to her […]