A ‘symbol for girls wrestling,’ coach says By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Junior Cheyenne Frank immortalized herself in Oxford High School’s history books on March 1 by becoming the school’s first female individual state champion in wrestling. It was Frank’s 100th career win, and Oxford’s first individual state champion since 2012, […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor, and Jeanne Osentoski Review Contributor jnewell@mihomepaper.com STERLING HEIGHTS — Turning 100 years old is a milestone to celebrate for anyone reaching that mark. For longtime Lake Orion resident Charles “Chuck” Ring, Jr., who turned 100 years old on Feb. 14, he said he never thought about reaching triple digits. He […]
School records tied, broken By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com The Oxford boys varsity basketball team is having a season for the record books. The Wildcats are 16-0, are currently in first place in the OAA white, and have won each of their games by at least 13 points. Their 14th straight win marked the […]
Organization seeks community help in compiling memories By Megan Kelley Clarkston News editor mkelley@mihomepaper.com INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Clarkston SCAMP, a longstanding and beloved local organization, hits 50 years of servicing the local special needs community this year. SCAMP, an annual summer camp program for special needs individuals ages three and up, runs for just 15 […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Another year over and a new one about to begin. This week, The Oxford Leader looks back at some of the stories – the news and business stories, sports and school highlights, public safety and events – that helped shape the Oxford community in the final months of 2024. So, […]
By Jim Newell Managing Editor Another year over and a new one about to begin. This week, The Oxford Leader looks back at some of the stories – the news and business stories, sports and school highlights, public safety, events and photos – that helped shape the Oxford community in the first part of 2024. […]
‘No matter what cards you’re dealt, you can always chase your dreams’ By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Jake Scott of Maverick MMA Academy in Oxford is now Michigan’s number-one ranked flyweight after winning the WXC flyweight championship on Oct. 25. Warrior Xtreme Combat (WXC) brings fighters from across Michigan to compete in its cage […]
Clarkston teen recalls successful rescue effort this summer on Deer Lake By Emily Caswell Brand Manager CLARKSTON — Summer 2024 may feel like a distant memory to some, but for two area families, summer 2024 is still very much on their minds and will be for a lifetime. That’s because at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com Sydney DeLong, 14, a Lake Orion High School student, is Michigan’s youngest certified mushroom expert, earning her certification from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development after attending workshops and taking exams. DeLong, who lives in Clarkston, began studying mushrooms after her mother, Georgette, gifted her forager cards […]
Dusty Mysen’s memoir released Dec. 10 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com OXFORD — On Sept. 22, 2020, Dusty Mysen woke up post operation to hear results from his biopsy. Mysen recently turned 47, was working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and used the time he saved commuting to exercise. He began having […]