Equestrian team places 6th at state championship

Things didn’t go as well as hoped during the Oxford High School Equestrian Team’s 20th consecutive trip to the state championship, but Head Coach Dee Shepard is still “very proud” of the riders’ performances. “All in all, the kids never quit trying,” she said. “Every class, we went in (with the intention of doing) our […]

Water main break leads to ‘boil water’ notice

Due to a drop in pressure in the Village of Oxford’s water supply due to a water main break, bacterial contamination may have occurred in the water system. Bacteria are generally not harmful and are common throughout our environment. Corrective measures are currently being undertaken to correct the situation. Properties affected by this alert are: […]

Public safety leaders favor a hospital

Local public safety leaders are not cheering the state’s decision last week to reject Beaumont’s application to build a 117-bed hospital in Oxford Township. “We’re disappointed because we believe that having a fully-staffed, professional medical facility within our township borders would be beneficial to the public and to law enforcement,” said Oakland County Sheriff’s Sgt. […]

Why such a big water bill?

Village resident questions how his two-person household could have used 114,000 gallons in a month “It’s a mystery.” That’s how Oxford Village resident Mike Young characterized his most-recent municipal water bill. According to the bill, his two-person household on Bay Pointe Dr. in the Oxford Lakes subdivision used 114,000 gallons of water between Aug. 16 […]

Wildcats enjoy fall tradition

Last week, Oxford celebrated homecoming with the usual parade, big football game, and the crowning of a king and queen. For the game story, visit the sports tab. For more photos of the homecoming court, pick up a copy of the Oxford Leader for $1.  

DECA partnering with rescue group to help get dogs adopted

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer A group of Oxford High School DECA students have partnered with the Oxford K-9 Stray Rescue League to host a community-wide event bringing humans and K-9s together for a memorable afternoon. OHS seniors Ali Desrochers and Tommy Smalley, and junior Trent Brown along with Oxford K-9 Stray Rescue League, […]

Bats on the trail

Brain Balance hosting Oct. 22 educational event about nocturnal, winged creatures By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Clear your calendars for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 and come learn about everyone’s favorite nocturnal mammal – bats! Brain Balance of North Oakland is hosting an evening where families and community members are invited to hear from […]

Youth Assistance hosting yoga fund-raiser Oct. 16

Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance (OAYA) is having a Yoga fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Please come out and support us with a fun and challenging hour. All proceeds will go to support OAYA programs, which consist of Youth Recognition Night, Mindfulness and Movement, which is offered to all second graders, camp and our family education programs. […]

Baker gets promoted

Eleventh-grader Cadet Eric Baker (right), son of Leonard residents Dennis and Diana Baker, was promoted to the rank of first sergeant during the Cadre Leadership Promotion Ceremony at St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin. Cadet Baker received the promotion from Cadet First Captain Skyler Chauff (left).