In our 48th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an increase in total cases, over Week 47. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 1,364 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford; this week, 1,390 cases. Recnt cases decreased. Recent cases — “cases are […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Falling to the Romeo Bulldogs, 45-43, on a 3-pointer with less than two seconds to play, the Oxford Wildcats boys’ basketball team returned to the Ian Smith Gymnasium on February 22 to battle the Rochester Adams Highlanders, a member of the Oakland Activities Association’s (OAA) White Division. Leading by […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Local Instagramer Ana (Flavia) Easlick has been named one of 35 photo ambassadors for Michigan State Parks in 2021. Easlick, who uses the Instagram handle @MichiganTravelist to post beautiful photos from across the state, was selected from over 500 applicants. Photo ambassadors work with the DNR by sharing and […]
In our 47th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an increase in total cases over last week. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 1,322 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford; this week, 1,364 cases. Recent cases decreased. Recent cases — “cases are […]
Each week more and more area residents are getting vaccinated for Coronavirus. Here, Dale Solwold joined staff and fellow residents at Grace Senior Living in getting his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, Feb. 23. The Grace facility straddles both Oxford and Orion townships. Photo Provided.
By Wendi Reardon Price Special To The Leader We knew when we decided it was time for Jonathan, our five-year-old son, to go to school it was going to be a different kind of year, not only from what we experienced but just different because of COVID. When I checked my voicemail on Wednesday night […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Tough Mudder was canceled last year, and it had nothing to do with the coronavirus. The marathon obstacle course removed its Oxford event for 2020 when it fell into chapter 11 bankruptcy early last year. The company was then bought out by its main competitor, Spartan Race, which retained […]
Mikaela Weaver Parents: Ken and Cari Weaver GPA: 4.176 Favorite Subject: Theory of Knowledge Plans after graduation: Attend university out west Extracurricular Activities: Choir, Musical, National Honors Society and working as a Physical Therapy Technician Outside Interests and Hobbies: Photography and Music What did you learn about yourself during lockdown? I learned to be more […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Through their first six dual meets, the Oxford Wildcats boys’ swimming and diving program, led by head coach Jackie Rank, is off to a 4-2 start, featuring victories over the Berkley Bears, Lake Orion Dragons, and Royal Oak Ravens, all of whom are fellow Oakland Activities Association (OAA) White […]
“With a 3.6 GPA, being a captain on our squad and her recent acceptance to Central Michigan University, she deserves to be the Athlete of the Week. Caylee has been a huge part of why we were OAA White Champions two years in a row. We’re so glad you’re a part of our team!” said […]