Jesse Burch, 2020 Oxford High School graduate, received a scholarship to attend Indiana Tech, in Fort Wayne Indiana. The freshman hurler made the varsity baseball squad and was selected to start the season’s home opener on March 17. Burch pitched three innings and gave up zero runs. The Warriors went on to win, 20-0, to […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Avondale United (OAU) hockey program received some unfortunate news on the eve of their March 16 Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) Regional No. 5 opener against the Grand Blanc Bobcats, as, due to coronavirus (COVID-19) issues, the team was not medically cleared to continue. Unable to […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Prior to their March 18 battle with the Rochester Falcons at the Ian Smith Gymnasium, a game Oxford would win, 26-23, the Wildcats held their traditional Senior Night festivities, recognizing their eight members of the Class of 2021 and their parents, who have devoted their time and money to […]
This weekend, Oxford’s boy bowlers battled extremely hard in the Regionals, but could never get rolling and finished 6th. They were in the top 3 or 4 and in the hunt from games one through three but ran out of gas in game four. Top finisher for the Wildcats was Jake Love. Jake was solid […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Second-year head football coach Zach Line has made two additions to his staff, adding Eric Ghiaciuc as a volunteer working with the offensive line and Brandon Groedl as his tight ends coach. Ghiaciuc, a 2000 Oxford High School graduate, played three seasons of varsity football for Bud Rowley and […]
Oxford’s American lass of Irish decent and restauranteur Victoria Connolly was ready for St. Patrick’s Day, this past weekend. The owner of Victoria’s Wine and Dine bistro at 12 S. Washington Street, is pouring a Guinness Stout, however she said she prefers the Harp’s Lager. Photo by D. Rush
195 students quarantined By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Oxford High School switched to remote learning Thursday, March 11, after district administration learned of “a number of large social gatherings” that occurred the prior weekend and a growing number of positive COVID-19 cases reported by individuals who attended those events. “As we hear of additional […]
Irish Ale label features Sullivan’s Pub By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Jerry Cremin, proprietor of Sullivan’s Public House in downtown Oxford, appreciates a traditional Irish Red Ale. So he was eager to help when Austin Brother’s Beer Co. in Alpena, Michigan, reached out to him last year for his expertise on all things Irish. […]
Like many individual Americans, both Oxford and Addison townships are in line to receive a stimulus check from the United States. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Oxford Township is set to receive over $2.25 million; Addison Township is to get $652,464. But, before you let your imaginations go wild for […]
Cell phones (and other electronic devices) contain a rare mineral called coltan. It is mined from areas in Africa where endangered gorillas live. Recycling old mobile phones helps reduce the demand for coltan and protects gorilla habitats. The Green Team at Oxford Elementary School has partnered with the Detroit Zoo to collect old or broken […]