BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Mason Vires opened the new year in Malta after arriving in the country on December 30. Vires, a 2015 Oxford Virtual Academy graduate, is in Malta to play professional basketball. “I felt like it was a good opportunity,” he said, after he signed his contract to play […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer 2021 Oxford Wildcats cornerback John Valvo committed to the Albion Britons on January 7, sharing the news on his Twitter account, @JohnValvo2002. Emerging as a leader for head coach Zach Line and co-defensive coordinators Matt Call and Ryan Clark, Valvo, who is listed at 5-foot-9 and 182 pounds, registered […]
Last week, Oxford High School swimmers and divers participated in the 2020 Michigan High School Athletic Association’s Div. 1 championship meet at Hudsonville High School. Senior diver Amelia Knotts was All-State with a 3rd place finish. “We are so proud of her and can’t wait to continue watching her diving career at Grand Valley State […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Village Council approved the following appointments recommended by Village President Kelsey Cooke: Kelly Arkles, Michelle McClellan and Jonathan Nold were each appointed to full, three-year terms to the Village Planning Commission. Arkles is a 19-year village resident who has been involved in various committees with the Oxford Lakes […]
Local students in grades 9-12 have the opportunity to compete for $31,500 in national scholarships through the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary’s annual Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Students must submit an original two- or three-dimensional piece of artwork. Digital art, photography and jewelry are not accepted. The entry must have been completed during […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Ana Flavia is on a mission to share Michigan’s beauty with the world. The 20-year Oxford resident started an Instagram account last summer to post Pure Michigan-esque pictures from her many adventures around the state. Her following quickly grew to over 9,000 on Instagram and 2,600 likes on Facebook […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford Township resident Michael Spisz was appointed to serve as the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ minority caucus chair for the 2021-2022 term. “I am honored to have been nominated by our previous chairman, Commissioner Gingell, to succeed him in this very important role, as I have learned much […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer As 2020 closed its doors, so did a favorite Oxford business. Great Lakes Mercantile’s last day was Dec. 31. The little gift shop tucked between Modern Marketplace and Victoria’s at 8 S. Washington Street sold Michigan-made products from all over the Mitten and Upper Peninsula. It was proudly listed […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer At its last meeting of the year, Addison Township got a new Park Ranger. Held remotely via GoToMeeting, the Addison Township Board of Trustees appointed 62-year-old Leonard resident Paul Ubelhor as the township’s ninth Park Ranger. Park Rangers patrol LaBodie Park, Lake George Nature Park, and the Watershed Preserve. […]
In our 40th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area continued to see an increase in total cases. According to numbers provided by Oakland County, last week we reported there were a total of 1,051 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford; this week, 1,110 cases. Recent cases decreased from 256 to 211. Deaths stayed […]