By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Dealt an unexpected blow by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer on January 22, when the expiration of the ban on contact activities in boys’ and girls’ basketball, competitive cheerleading, hockey, and wrestling was extended until Sunday, February 21, the Michigan […]
In our 43nd week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw increases in “recent” and total cases. “Recent” cases are the positive confirmed cases within the last 30 days and is updated by Oakland County Monday through Saturday. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Gertrude Curtis, a resident of Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), was first in line to receive the first dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine last Thursday, Jan. 28. “This is what we have to do in order to kick this thing,” Curtis said after rolling up her sleeve. “We have […]
Sophie Boglaev Parents: Kara and Alex Boglaev GPA: 4.089 Favorite Subject: Chemistry Plans after graduation: Undecided on college but planning on majoring in biochemistry, and continuing on to pharmaceutical development. Extracurricular Activities: Marching band, ballet Outside Interests and Hobbies: Baking, reading, playing french horn What did you learn about yourself during lockdown: I like having […]
Last week members of the North Oakland VFW Post 334 accepted donations from the Meijer store in Oxford. Last Thursday, Meijer store representative Michelle Cojanu presented the VFW with a grocery basket full of womens apparel and hygiene products. Some of the items will go to the Veterans Affairs hospital in Ann Arbor; some will […]
The Oxford Women’s Club announced their 2021 Scholarship program for graduating Oxford students (both female and male). Winners will be awarded a minimum of $1,000 each. Students must live within the Oxford School District or attend an Oxford area school. Students need only a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale to be eligible. Scholarships are […]
IGLOOS! By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer Igloos and patio heaters are popping up all over downtown. Many were paid for by federal CARES Act funds to help qualifying small businesses expand their capacity by adding weatherized, temporary outdoor facilities. On behalf of the restaurants in Oxford, the Downtown Development Authority applied for the weatherization […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer A first responder from Oxford helped keep dignitaries safe at the Presidential Inauguration of Joe Biden in Washington D.C. last week. Nancy Hunger, a firefighter/paramedic with the Oxford Fire Dept. since 2006, was deployed to the event with the Michigan-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT), a group of medical […]
By James Hanlon Leader Staff Writer The Oxford Downtown Development Authority is looking for a new executive director after the board terminated Glenn Pape’s contract last month. Since the hiring process is expected to take several months, the board hired Kelly Westbrook as an interim director to fill the gap. “This last month has been […]
In our 42nd week of reporting local COVID numbers, our area saw increases in “recent” and total cases. “Recent” cases are the positive confirmed cases within the last 30 days and is updated by Oakland County Monday through Saturday. According to numbers provided by the county, last week we reported there were a total of […]