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.
Military veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a complimentary dinner at the Oxford Free Methodist Church on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please register on-line at oxfordfmc.org or call (248) 628-1203. The event is sponsored by Community Connect, a ministry of the church.
An Oxford Township man got the shock of his life, courtesy of an Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy’s taser, after he allegedly broke into a neighboring home, then repeatedly resisted arrest. Patrick Freeman Haynes, 38, was arraigned Oct. 30 via video in Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court on the charges of breaking and entering without permission […]