‘We owe them a second chance’ By Jim Newell Managing Editor jnewell@mihomepaper.com OXFORD TWP. — Even just a couple of hours at the Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS) farm can provide an abundance of enjoyment and rejuvenate one’s spirit — for both the people and the animals. The sanctuary held an Open Barn Day on […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan ssoldan@mihomepaper.com Brandon — Oxford High School senior Daphne Palmer has partnered with the Brandon Township Public Library to receive her Girl Scout Gold Award. Her project was to create and implement a seed library, which is a free resource for the Ortonville and Brandon Community. “I’m passionate about the environment and have […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com A psychological thriller unfolds in northern Michigan in local author and “The County Press” columnist Wendy Byard’s recently released novel “Devil in the Dunes” when an 18-year-old is kidnapped six years to the day after her parents are murdered. Although Byard published a book for educators in 2009, she […]
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 […]