From Oxford to the big screen

From Oxford to the big screen

By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Premiering at Emagine Novi on Nov. 17, the Detroit-based crime thriller ‘Devil’s Night: Dawn of Nain Rouge’ is now in its full theatrical release. According to movie promotions, the flick is “unlike anything to come before it.” Devil’s Night features a military veteran returning home to a career in […]

Friends delivering the goods (and $10k)

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer At their annual meeting last Wednesday, the Friends of the Addison Township Public Library presented Library Director, Jaema Berman and James Baldiga, library board of trustees president, with a check for $10,000. The donation will be applied to the New Building Capital Campaign which will help fund the new […]

Briefly

Ski Club parents meeting The Oxford Ski and Snowboard Club will have a parents informational meeting Thursday night in the Oxford High School Media Center, starting at 7 p.m. This is for families of Oxford students (7 years old and up) who are interested in skiing or snowboarding at Mt. Holly and Pine Knob. Membership […]

400 attend career exploration event

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer When a student begins high school, they enter their final years of adolescence and thoughts of their future start to flow. Recognizing this, Oxford High School sent approximately 400 of its students to a career exploration event that was sure to leave lasting impressions on those that attended. MiCareerQuest […]

Elks host feast for homeless Vets

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Conversations were flowing while the laughs kept on growing at the Rochester North-Oakland Elks Lodge #2225 this past Saturday as they hosted 35 homeless veterans from Detroit for an afternoon of fun and food. “The Elks are a patriotic group and we do a lot for the community and […]

Prickles Update

Back in September, The Leader reported on Prickles the Swan, a cygent with Angel Wing Syndrome — which affects the bird’s ability to fly. Recently, Prickles was rescued from a pond on the Polly Ann Trail and transported to the Howell Nature Center.

Leader introduces reporters

Management at The Oxford Leader figures it is about time we introduce the two individuals who are writing most of your community news these days. So, without further eloquence, please say “hello” to Teddy Rydquist and Danielle Smith. Rydquist, of Lake Orion, will cover most of Oxford sports, Oxford Township and the Oakland County Sheriff’s […]

CORRECTION

In last week’s edition of The Leader there were some inaccuracies in our article on the Oxford Christmas parade. 1. Parade line up starts at 11 (not 10 a.m.) and is finished by 12:30; 2. The Oxford Chamber has teamed up with the Oxford Village Police Department, not the Oakland County Sheriff for Toys for […]

From LO PD

Oxford man is thankful after a good Samaritan returns his wallet A good Samaritan found a man’s wallet in the street and turned it over to a Lake Orion police officer at 3:29 p.m. Nov. 4. The officer was able to locate the owner, an Oxford man, 20, who came to LOPD and picked up […]

‘Coats for the Cold’

Another Michigan winter approaches and it’s not going to be a warm one. Especially for those who don’t have a warm winter coat. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office kick off the 32nd year of the Coats for the Cold campaign. “’Coats for the Cold’ is a good way to help […]