Jennifer Lewis was recently honored as the 2018 Youth Sports Staff Member of the Year by the Michigan Recreation and Park Association (mParks). Lewis started her involvement with the department at just 6-years-old, when she began running in its former track club program. At 14-years-old, after spending eight years in the program as an athlete, […]
For such a little place, the Addison Township Public Library sure has a lot going on these days. First, it celebrated its 40th anniversary. Now, it’s director has been honored by her peers from across the state. Last week, Director Jaema Berman received the Patron Services Award during the 2018 Loleta Fyan Small/Rural Libraries Conference […]
Oxford’s Lone Ranger Parade and Festival Pub Crawl will return on Saturday, May 19. Check-in for this event starts at 6:30 p.m. and ends at midnight at any of the three check-in sites, which are located at HomeGrown Brewing Company (28 N. Washington St.), Sullivan’s Public House (23 N. Washington St.), and the 24th Street […]
More than 100 Clear Lake Elementary fifth-graders learned about the importance of pollinating insects and hummingbirds while lending a helping hand during a field trip last Friday by planting a butterfly garden, just off the Polly Ann Trail. While it wasn’t easy with 45 to 55 mile-per-hour winds blasting through the area, the persistent students […]
An opportunity to do some volunteer work and help preserve an iconic piece of local history is happening in the Village of Leonard next week. Folks are being sought to help spruce up the historic mill/grain elevator, both inside and out, on Saturday, May 19. The work session will begin at 9 a.m. and end […]
By Connie Miller Special to the Leader When it comes to gifts, it seems like family members often don’t know what to give each other. That’s why folks end up with closets full of stuff that usually never sees the light of day until it’s time for a yard sale or a trip to the […]
What’s black-and-blue, has flashing lights, weighs approximately 7,000 pounds and strikes fear into the hearts of criminals? The newest member of the Oxford Village Police Department. Last week, the agency put into service its first Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. “It’s a nice addition,” said Police Chief Mike Solwold. “I’m pleased with […]
METAMORA TWP. – Nearly $100,000 was raised Saturday evening as Banbury Cross Therapeutic Equestrian Center hosted its 28th Annual Derby Day Celebration. The fund-raiser was held in conjunction with the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville. A total of 225 stylishly-dressed ladies and dapperly-attired gentlemen came to watch and wager […]
OHS students Antonia Vackaro (left) and Micah Dymond spread mulch in a flower bed at a Dayton St. home as part of the Oxford Gives Back work weekend. Photo by CJC. They came. They saw. They served. Approximately 600 volunteers spent Saturday and Sunday doing free yardwork and other chores at 70 homes in Oxford, […]
Two Oxford High School students were suspended and could potentially face criminal charges after they allegedly sent threatening Snapchat messages to classmates. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office investigated and determined that neither student was in possession of any weapons or had any access to them. On Friday morning at approximately 7:28 a.m., an anonymous email […]