Clear Lake Elementary’s FIRST LEGO League (FLL) robotics team 12857, the Salty Cats, spent weeks gearing up for its first competition of the season, the Robocat Rumble, where the team earned the “core values” award last weekend. In honor of the FLL’s 2017-18 theme, HYDRO DYNAMICS, the Salty Cats have been working on a research […]
A group of Oxford scouts is once again soliciting donations to fund the placement of fresh evergreen wreaths on the graves of veterans resting in local cemeteries. Between now and Nov. 27, Boy Scout Troop 366 is asking folks to help sponsor the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony scheduled for noon Saturday, Dec. 16 at […]
Oxford’s secret to success in the highly-competitive world of high school wrestling is really no secret at all. Wildcats consistently pin and win on the mat because of the foundation laid by Oxford Youth Wrestling Clubs (OYWC). “Without them, we wouldn’t be where we are,” said Paul McDevitt, who coached the varsity team for 22 […]
Nov. 6: Oakland County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Lapeer Rd. at 2:22 a.m., where the security alarm of a vacant business had allegedly been triggered. Upon arrival, deputies observed that a rock had allegedly been thrown through a window located on the north side of the building, shattering the […]
Christmas came early for Oxford Community Schools as district voters approved both the bond and sinking fund millage proposals in the Nov. 7 election. Based on the unofficial results, the $28.28 million bond proposal was approved 2,565 to 2,010. The five-year, 0.75-mill sinking fund passed 2,484 to 2,092. “I want to thank the community for […]
Dressed as the Mad Hatter is Ally Waldo, a kindergartner at Lakeville Elementary. She had a blast at the school’s haunted house and fall festival held Friday night. For more color photos, pick up a copy of The Oxford Leader for $1. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.
Tuesday, Nov. 7 is right around the corner and Oxford school district voters will face two very important proposals when they head to the polls between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Voters are being asked to approve a $28.28 million bond and a five-year, 0.75-mill sinking fund, both of which would be used to fund […]
Little Charley Lillian Hendrick’s life was a happy one filled with love until it was tragically cut short when she was brutally murdered by her own grandmother. Now, all that remains of little Charley are memories, photographs and the Oakland County Circuit Court record. Charley went to the beach and loved the water, she dressed […]
They dedicated their time and talents to serving the community for many years and although they’re now gone, they’re certainly not forgotten. On Saturday morning, township officials and staff, family members and residents gathered at the Oxford Township Hall to honor the memories of Sue Bellairs and Dale Birch. Bellairs served as an elected township […]
Daylight Savings Time (DST) ends this weekend, so don’t forget to turn all your clocks back one hour before heading to bed Saturday night. DST officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5.