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).  

Free, discounted meals available to students affected by auto strike

As members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) continue their nationwide strike against General Motors, Oxford Community Schools is reminding folks that help is available to ensure students affected by it don’t go hungry. Children from families whose income has been negatively impacted by the strike, which began Sept. 15, may qualify for free or […]

New swim biz hopes to make a splash at Legacy

By Danielle Smith Leader Staff Writer If you thought you had to pack away your swim gear for the year, think again. Splash Zone is new to the neighborhood and hopes to make quite an impact on the community. Opening over the summer, Splash Zone, located at 925 N. Lapeer Rd. inside Legacy 925, is […]

Fash bash

It was a packed house Oct. 2 at the Boulder Pointe Golf Club and Banquet Center as the Oxford Women’s Club hosted its annual fashion show to raise money for its scholarship fund. Elegant models displayed clothing and accessories from Boulevard Boutique in downtown Oxford and Kim Rose Fashions in Grand Blanc. For more photos, […]

Fall fund-raiser to buy food to help animals survive winter

An Oxford-based animal rescue and sanctuary will open its gates and barn doors to the public on Sunday, Oct. 13 in the hopes of raising enough money to ensure its more than 100 critters stay well-fed this winter. The Pan Equus Animal Sanctuary (PEAS), located at 940 Hummer Lake Rd., will host its fifth annual […]