I love doing crafts. This summer I wanted to make a barn wood sign type coat rack for our nephew as a house warming gift. I had the idea. I had our old barn wood. I have everything except the skill to complete the project. I could only get so far before I realized I […]
Thank you for your article, “Homeowners in need sought for Oxford Gives Back” in your February 7, 2018 issue. As a 93-year-old senior citizen, it has become more difficult to perform yardwork duties, especially in the spring. The article referred us to contact Madison Sparks who is coordinating this program. It only took one phone […]
The Oxford High School Mentorship Program led by teacher Katie Goetz came to my office to discuss the possibility of having a Special Needs Prom. Three students from the high school – Ally Lupu, Liz Grant and Morgan Grant – approached me with excitement and true love for the special needs students and for those […]
The Oxford Public Library Friends (OPLF) has just finished its 6th annual Gift Basket Silent Auction raising $1,304 for the library. The generosity of the business community and patrons make it possible for the Auction’s success. OPLF wishes to extend its gratitude to 23 local businesses and patrons for their support. They are A&A Flowers, […]
I would like to ask our communities help and support by attending the Zoning Board of Appeals for Addison Township on April 12 at 6 p.m.to voice their opinion and show their disapproval on the proposed 197-foot Verizon Cell tower 150 feet from a kindergarten school and 70 feet from its playground. The site they […]
We would like to congratulate: Jenny Legault, Marissa Smith, Deanna Staser, Megan Armbruster, Claire Sandstrom, Mya Bruno, and Grace Meyer, the young ladies of the 2018 MHSAA Division 1 Bowling State Championship Team! We are so happy for you all, after all of these years of determination and hard work, you truly deserve this honor! […]
Editor’s Note: Emily Bailey, a student at Ferris State University studying Early Childhood Education, sent us the following opinion piece. Her assignment was to write and submit a piece regarding a topic she’s passionate about in the hopes of getting it published. “I chose (the) Oxford Leader as Oxford is my hometown,” she wrote. Our […]
We applaud Legacy 925 for their improvement of the Oxford community. The businesses inside 925 have provided to our youth activities to get our young residents up off the couch to exercise their bodies, learn or improve a skill or activity and to instill a healthy purpose in their lives. We, too, are residents of […]
On behalf of the Oxford scrapbookers Facebook Group, we would love to thank the community of Oxford for the wonderful support in helping make our first “Crafting for Our Community” on November 25 a successful fundraising event. We would like to give a very sincere and heartfelt ‘thank you’ to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, especially […]
The past three weeks have been the most painful of our lives. As we continue to mourn the tragic loss of our son, Seth, the Davis family would like to express the immense gratitude we feel in our hearts for the support and care we received from the Oxford community. All of your prayers, phone […]