From the von Trapps to the Jacksons to the Osmonds, the world of music has included a number of famous family acts over the years. The Holts aren’t legends like the aforementioned families, but they are well-known in the Oxford area. Bob, Jesse, Andrew, Bryan and Andrea Holt, along with some of their friends, will […]
2018 was a productive year for K9 Stray Rescue League (K9SRL) as it found homes for more dogs than it took in. The Oxford-based nonprofit organization saved the lives of 576 pooches last year and processed 594 adoptions. “It is down from prior years, but they’re quality adoptions,” said K9SRL Interim President Justine Hubbard. “Sometimes […]
On Monday afternoon, a semitruck driven by a 57-year-old Oxford man ran off the road to prevent a crash. According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s report, the truck was headed north on M-24 in the curb lane when a car traveling in the left lane “abruptly” pulled into its path. The truck driver ran off […]
2018 was a busy year for the Oxford Fire Department as it had a total of 2,048 calls. That’s an increase of 111 calls from 2017. Last year’s medical calls in the township and village totalled 1,670. That’s up from 1,548 medical calls the previous year. Fire Chief Pete Scholz, who’s been with the department […]
Boy allegedly punches father For the fifth time in recent years, Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies came to an Oxford home after a boy allegedly attempted to harm his parents on Dec. 28. The 12-year-old boy had reportedly punched his father in the face, kicked a hole in his bedroom wall and took his mother’s phone […]
OXFORD TWP. – A Dec. 28 altercation between two drivers on Baldwin Rd. went from verbal to violent when pepper spray and gunfire entered the picture, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Edward Christopher Miller, 63, of Lapeer, was charged with one count of discharging a firearm from a vehicle, a felony punishable by […]
Families of elementary and middle school students are invited to attend a free education program at Oxford Middle School on Tuesday, Jan. 15. At 7 p.m., psychologist Dr. Douglas W. Carpenter will present “The Nine Signs of Internet Addiction.” Sponsored by Oxford-Addison Youth Assistance, the program is meant to raise awareness of the growing problem […]
Three Men and a Tenor is bringing its show to the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Jan. 19. Showtime is 7 p.m. Tickets range from $7 to $20 for adults and children, and are available at www.oxfordconcerts.com. Three Men and a Tenor is a nationally-known four-member group that mixes vocal harmonies, feel-good […]
Many people know of, or have personally experienced, the devastation that comes with suicide. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and the second leading cause for people under the age of 35. For the young people of this country, data shows […]
Wrapping up the biggest stories of last year, the second part of the Leader‘s annual Year in Review is on stands now. Taking a look at July through December 2018, the second half of the Year in Review includes looks back at the Lone Ranger Festival, the Wildcats’ football season, Halloween and Christmas celebrations and the […]