By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Under the guidance of first-year head coach Adam Bican, the 2020 Oxford Wildcats boys’ soccer team captured the Oakland Activities Association (OAA) White Division title, the program’s first league championship since 2015. Standout senior goalkeeper Tristan Bennett was quite possibly the biggest piece in the team’s success, posting three […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School’s 2020-21 baseball team won an Academic Excellence Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA). The ABCA recognizes college and high school programs from across the country, coached by ABCA members that posted a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale for the entire […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Kathleen Logan, a 2000 Oxford High School graduate and former Oxford Village councilwoman, has been awarded a Tillman Scholarship for her graduate studies in strategic public relations at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. “People appreciate authenticity,” Logan says. “Don’t bore them with perfection.” She joins the 2021 […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer For those looking to get away without going too far from home, your destination has arrived. Stag’s Leap Farm Bed and Breakfast, located at 2093 N. Baldwin Road offers guests a slice of country hospitality in the northern corner of Oxford Township. Situated on 2.5 acres of rolling green […]
By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer The Village of Oxford Downtown Development Authority (DDA) purchased a new bike for the Oxford Village Police Department. The bike, a Volcanic APB, is specially designed for police use. “It’s got 29 inch wheels, which allows me to have a better approach and angle on stairs or large potholes,” […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Local scuba divers joined thousands around the world to celebrate the seventh annual Professional Association of Diving Instructors Women’s Dive Day. Michigan Scuba Sports hosted the event for the first time at Stoney Lake Township Park last month. The day aims to help create balance between humanity, the lakes […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Crossroads for Youth has a new podcast series hosted by the organization’s clinical director, Chris Veihl. “We’ll be having a series of conversations about things that we’re doing here,” Veihl said in a video announcing the project, “not only at Crossroads for Youth, but in our community, to enhance […]
‘Just kind of our way to get kids started on the right foot.’ By Dean Vaglia Leader Staff Writer When money is tight, school supplies can be an extra expense too great to afford. That’s why Oxford/Orion FISH is holding their annual backpack and school supplies drive. Running until Aug. 21, the drive gives local […]
Kids and families chilled out on July 28 with an ice cream social in Seymour Lake Township Park. Held by Oxford Township Parks and Recreations and sponsored by Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), the event allowed families to enjoy the park and some ice cream together. Ice cream was free to attendees, who were encouraged […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Volunteers are starting to pull ripe vegetables from the new community garden at Seymour Lake Twp. Park. The majority of the produce is going directly to those who need it most, to supplement the weekly Free Meals program at Immanuel Congregational United Church of Christ at 1. Hovey St. […]