By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Village Council of Oxford held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 23. With all council members in attendance, topics of discussion included awarding grant funds, rental inspections and filling vacancies on several boards. Officers Honored Oxford Village Police officers James Irish and Gary Rouse were honored for resolving […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Twin sisters Anna and Sophie Boglaev missed the chance to travel to Disney World with Oxford High School’s marching band last year because it was cancelled due to COVID. So, when this year’s band and orchestra made the trip a couple weeks ago, Anna and Sophie also took the four-hour […]
This is our 86th week of reporting local COVID numbers. Our area saw increases in recent cases and in total cases. COVID-related deaths stayed at 42. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 3,814 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 3,954. Recent cases, which […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer This time of year can bring up all kinds of tough feelings. That’s why Pastor Liz Wilson of Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ is holding a special service dedicated to those who are suffering, depressed or for anyone who finds the Christmas holiday season a challenge. “We all […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Let the holiday festivities begin! Here are the major community events coming up the next few weeks. Look for the Larry Obrecht Bridge lit up this week by the Oxford Chamber of Commerce. Beginning last year, Oxford’s newest holiday tradition marks the season by illuminating the pedestrian bridge over […]
COVID cases, staffing shortages has Oxford schools juggling to teach By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Schools across the country and state have had to close, temporarily, in recent weeks thanks to the ongoing worker shortage and COVID outbreaks. Oxford is no exception, as both the high school and the middle school switched to remote […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer As the Thanksgiving weekend draws near, Oxford businesses and the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are getting ready for a record-breaking Small Business Saturday. “It’s really nice that … every single year we see the community come out for this specific day,” DDA Executive Director Kelly Westbrook said. “With Black […]
This is our 85th week of reporting local COVID numbers. Our area saw a increases in recent cases and in total cases. COVID-related deaths increased by one to 42. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 3,649 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 3,814. […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer In a time of need, the community has rallied behind a large family new to Oxford. “It solidified my view of the Oxford community at large,” said John Fowler, who moved here with his family in January. “It really is a community that looks out for its people and […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Employees of Addison Township will soon get two extra paid holidays: Christmas and New Year’s eves. The township board unanimously approved the change to the holiday paid time off schedule on Nov. 15 This brings the township up to 12 holidays a year, which is in line with Oakland […]