Dear Editor, My first thought after the shooting at Oxford High School is to mourn the deaths of Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Justin Shilling, and Hana St. Juliana. My second thought is to thank God for the great gifts of Madisyn Baldwin, Tate Myre, Justin Shilling and Hana St. Juliana. How lucky to have known […]
Dear Editor, All affected by the tragedy perpetrated by Ethan Crumbley at Oxford High School are in our thoughts and prayers. “Go to Joseph (Genesis 41:55).” Michigan, please pray the Litany of Saint Joseph every day to atone for this tragedy. Sincerely, Matthew R. Dunnigan Via Di Porta Angelica Roma, Italia
Dear Editor, The following day, I went to the Lake Orion Post Office to send mail and this poem was read by Rick, US Postal Personnel, who encouraged me to send this literary work to you. The heartfelt sorrow that was felt November 30, 2021 has touched so many in our community and afar. Good […]
Dear Editor, I am a citizen in the Bloomfield Twp community. The shootings at the Oxford High School have disturbed me greatly. I have lost a child of teenage years to murder many years ago and this horrific event brings me such pain for your community. I am a person of deep faith and my […]
Dear Editor, I wanted to submit this writing of mine anonymously. If you think it would help people to share share it you have my permission. I just want to remain anonymous. * * * I wasn’t there … But my child was I wasn’t there … But teachers were. I wasn’t there … But […]
In 5 minutes, our village lay shattered Gripped in misery, broken, and strained A high school reeling from the damage it sustained. For 5 minutes, the despair was consuming Prayers took over, faith and hope remained Knowing the lives of children will forever be changed. In 5 minutes, all their smiles were lost Family’s hearts […]
Dear Editor, Tate Myre died in a patrol car as a deputy rushed him to a hospital. Can someone from the state of Michigan please explain to our community why the application by Beaumont to build a hospital in Oxford was denied? Think about the proposed location: next to Meijer, the reunification site! I don’t […]
Dear Editor, The Oxford Lions Club thanks Mr. Rory Roberts and Oxford Meijer for donating $1,000 and for their continued support of our Club’s “Christmas for the Needy” effort! They are a respected Community Partner in helping those in need in the Oxford area at Christmas time. May God continue to bless them and their […]
Dear Editor, Enough cannot be said to give proper accolades to the Oxford girls cross country program and what they have accomplished this undefeated season. The Oxford community should be very proud of their most successful athletic program at Oxford High School this Fall. They have won the Oakland County Championship for the first time […]
Dear editor, I’m surprised what a hot political issue the Library Bond has become. The billboard south of town, orange flyers on the ground near mail boxes, signs, articles in the Leader are all taking a position “Vote No”. I support everyone’s rights to express their opinion however some of the information propagated by these […]