By Teddy Rydquist Leader Staff Writer Oxford Wildcats senior guard/forward Trey Townsend announced his commitment to Oakland University on Oct. 28. Averaging 19 points and eight rebounds per game as a junior, the 6-foot-5 swingman established himself as one of Oakland County’s top prospects and was a driving force behind the Wildcats’ first district title […]
53-year-old Brandon man arrested for operating while intoxicated An Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy observed a pickup truck swerving within his lane on N. Baldwin Rd. near Hummer Lake Rd. on Nov. 9 at 12:19 a.m. When a check of the man’s license plates revealed a warrant in Lapeer County, he was pulled over and displayed […]
Iconic high school football coach steps down By Teddy Rydquist Leader Sports Writer Longtime Oxford football coach Maurice “Bud” Rowley announced he is stepping aside on Monday, Nov. 4 after more than four decades in charge of the Wildcats’ gridiron program. “I am the luckiest man alive to have been able to coach here in […]
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Patriotism was flowing throughout the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center last Friday as the Oxford Middle School Choirs hosted their 17th Annual Americana Concert. Approximately 200 students, spanning sixth through eighth grade, along with The Macombers, a choral group from Macomb Community College, performed patriotic tunes for a […]
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer A 24-year-old Ortonville man is allegedly responsible for the destruction of property along Washington St. According to Oxford Police reports, on Friday, Nov 1. at 1:04 p.m., a black 2005 GMC Sierra pick-up truck was seen traveling south on N. Washington before running off the road and traveling through […]
Area drivers may have thought they had until this coming spring to travel M-24 unimpeded. Guess again. Last week, construction barrels and a new electronic sign announced “southbound M-24 Lane Closures” starting “Nov. 4,” Monday. The preliminary work starting this week will probably last until the end of this year, according to the Michigan Department […]
A total of 75 runners and walkers braved temperatures in the 30s to participate in the annual Turkey Trot this past Saturday morning at Seymour Lake Township Park. Sponsored by Meijer and organized by the Oxford Township Parks and Recreation Department, the event consisted of a 5-kilometer run and a 2-kilometer walk inside the park’s […]
On Oct. 14, the Oxford Lions Club presented a check for $500 to the Oxford Parks and Recreation Department to be used for the senior center. This year the Lions have donated over $13,000.
Oxford High School junior Seth Palmer earned his Boy Scout Eagle Award and Silver Palm. The Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Boy Scouts awarded to about six percent of all eligible scouts. In addition to the leadership and rank advancements, an Eagle Scout must earn a minimum of 21 merit badges. Palmer earned […]
By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer Oxford-Orion FISH Food Pantry has sold their former home. The building, containing approximately 3,800-square-feet of space, located at 487 First St. in Thomas had been on the market since February of this year. In October of 2018, FISH moved its operation to 1060 S. Lapeer Rd, a 5,000-square-foot building […]