Two Oxford Village Police officers were first to respond to a home fire in Oxford Township. The officers, James Irish and Gary Rouse, arrived to the Ora Road home at about 10:45 p.m. on March 11 to find the garage and north side of the home “engulfed” in flames. According to Officer Irish’s report, “It […]
In our 49th week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw an increase in total cases, over last week, including one new death. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of 1,390 cases from Leonard, west to Oxford; this week, 1,445 cases. Recent cases decreased. Recent […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Marijuana is back on the agenda, this time in Oxford Township. The board of trustees will soon consider an ordinance to regulate the growing of medical marijuana in the I-1 and I-2 industrial zoning districts. At its March 10 meeting, the board approved a motion to direct attorneys Gary […]
This might be a little late, but hey, it was a COVID-19 world and things happen. Grandparents Anita and Rick Smith, of Oxford introduce their grandson, Wade Richard Boreo, who was born on March 30, 2020. The second son of Stacy and Jason Boreo of Lake Orion was born at Troy Beaumont Hospital, weighing six […]
Miranda Wyniemko – Girls’ Basketball “Miranda Wyniemko (Reggie), has been an integral part of the Wildcats offense this season. Averaging nine points per game, and five rebounds. Her hard work in the off-season has paid off as she makes her mark as being a three point threat against any competition. Off the court, Miranda excels […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer During their February 27 quad with the Croswell-Lexington Pioneers, New Boston Huron Chiefs, and Walled Lake Western Knights, the Oxford Wildcats wrestling program, led by head coach Ross Wingert, held their annual Senior Appreciation Day. This ceremony not only recognizes the young men for all they have given to […]
In the Feb. 24 edition of the Oxford Leader we incorrectly reported on Oxford Township’s Cemetery maintenance contract. We incorrectly reported, “Curtis and Wright met with Sean Vidican of Aaron’s Lawn in Order, who has handled the maintenance at the North Oxford, Oxford Township, and Ridgelawn Cemeteries since 2018, to discuss a new contract with […]
By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Rounding out their regular season at 11-2 (6-1 Oakland Activities Association White Division), the Oxford Avondale United (OAU) hockey program captured the division title, finishing one game ahead of the Bloomfield Hills Black Hawks (6-6, 4-2) in the loss column in the league standings. Third-year head coach Derek Billis […]
While sandhill cranes can be seen all over the area, these two were spotted in the swamps of Oakwood Lake Township Park late last month by local photographer Brian Plautz, who likes to hike through the area. He says, “Although the photo depicts subjects of interest for me personally, I cannot say enough about our […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer As of three weeks ago, just over half of Oxford Community Schools staff had received either one or both of their COVID-19 vaccine doses or their appointment was scheduled, according to a survey released by the Oxford Education Association, the teacher’s union. “I am assuming that the number has […]