‘State of emergency’

Oxford Village makes declaration before marijuana hearing By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Village Council unanimously passed a resolution declaring a local state of emergency, “due to COVID-19 case spikes,” at a special meeting Wednesday, April 21. The declaration will allow the council to meet remotely for the marijuana ordinance public hearing next […]

Weekly COVID Update

Weekly COVID Update

In our 55th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area again saw an increase in total and new cases over last week. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 2,177 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford. This week, 2,351. Recent cases, which “… are the […]

Oxford Gives Back comes back for spring cleanup

Oxford Gives Back comes back for spring cleanup

By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer After having to cancel last year’s spring cleanup because of the coronavirus, Oxford Gives Back returned Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, helping spruce up the community. Almost 300 volunteers spent the weekend helping 45 elderly, infirmed, impoverished and single parent homeowners in need of housework or yardwork […]

One more tree for the Polly Ann Trail

One more tree for the Polly Ann Trail

April 22 was Earthday, and the local Meijer store wanted to do something “earthy” so they called Polly Ann Trail Manager Linda Moran (left) and asked, “Hey, you want a new fruit tree?” Moran accepted and on a chilly Wednesday April 21 (yes, it snowed a little) the Oxford Village Department of Public Works the […]

Oxford’s Academic Achiever: Mayli Hurin

Oxford’s Academic Achiever: Mayli Hurin

Parents: Paul and Kaussar Hurin GPA: 4.104 Favorite Subject: Band Plans after graduation: I plan to attend college (undecided) and study astronomy. Extracurricular Activities: I participate in marching band, dance classes, and I join in on various clubs when I have the time. Outside Interests and Hobbies: Art What did you learn about yourself during […]

Oxford Elementary Students meet ‘The Chief’

Oxford Elementary Students meet ‘The Chief’

Oxford Village Police Chief Mike Solwold was the honored guest for students of Oxford Elementary School last week. The chief was there to talk about his job and answer questions as third through fifth grade students learned about a community worker. According to Oxford Early Learning Center Childcare Lead Teacher Ann Cowan, “We are committed […]

Students win bicycles for reading

Students win bicycles for reading

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer As part of the “Bikes for Books” program by Oxford Masonic Lodge #84 and the district’s participation in “March is Reading Month,” two Oxford Elementary School students were awarded bicycles on the morning of Thursday, April 22. The winning students were Ben Potter, a member of Kelly Dorman’s third […]

Athlete of the Week: Alexis Stoll

Alexis Stoll – Softball Senior Alexis Stoll is absolutely destroying the ball for the Wildcats softball team this young season. She is hitting an astounding .550 with 3 doubles, 4 triples, and 2 homeruns. Alexis also has 18 RBIs in her 40 at bats this season. “This young lady has worked very hard over the […]

Opens league play with series victory over Adams

Opens league play with series victory over Adams

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Winning six of seven games in their lead-up to conference action, the Oxford Wildcats baseball program began Oakland Activities Association (OAA) Red Division play by taking two of three from the Rochester Adams Highlanders. Oxford won the first two games of the series, which were played as part of […]

Girls rout Saginaw in home-opener

Girls rout Saginaw in home-opener

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer After having the start of their season delayed by two weeks because of coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols, the Oxford Wildcats girls’ lacrosse team finally took to the field on April 21, dropping an Oakland Activities Association (OAA) White Division game to the Stoney Creek Cougars, 14-6. Two days later, April […]