Oxford High sophomore and life scout of Troop 366 Paul DeAngelis recently donated 11 dog beds to the K-9 Stray Rescue League of Oxford, as part of his Eagle Scout project. The Eagle Scout project is an opportunity for a Boy Scout to demonstrate leadership of others while performing a project for the benefit of […]
It was all smiles for Daniel Axford second-graders last Thursday when four exchange students from Oxford’s international program came to Daniel Axford Elementary last Thursday. Exchange students from China, Yuan “Brook” Li, Jiamin “Winnie” Zheng, Hao “Howie” Yu, and Lin Shi answered questions from the second-grade students about Chinese culture, demonstrated a type of Chinese […]
As one Oxford home décor and antique shop closes, another one opens. Craig Shagena is bringing his many years of woodworking expertise to downtown Oxford through his shop Caveman & Pip, located on 28 S. Washington, which opened Oct. 1. Craig offers services such as custom woodworking, home decor and antique sales, custom painting, antique […]
On Tuesday, Dec.13, the Rotary Club of Oxford will host its annual Christmas Party for Seniors at the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center, 745 N. Oxford Rd. The event begins at noon and includes a turkey dinner and entertainment. The luncheon is free for area seniors. Please call (248) 969-5065 to make reservations. Ho, […]
Oxford Free Methodist Church got a jump on Veterans Day by hosting a special dinner and tribute Saturday for all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Following a delicious meal, veterans and their family members were treated to a program filled with stirring patriotic music performed by church members, who honored those […]
Nov. 6: A 71-year-old Oxford Township woman was found dead at her home at 4:14 p.m. on the 700 block of Sebek St. She was found by her 46-year-old daughter and 44-year-old son, both of Lake Orion. Sheriff’s deputies found no signs of trauma or foul play. The woman’s daughter told sheriff’s deputies her mother […]
Museums and zoos are fun, but if you really want to see kids get out-of-their-minds excited on a school field trip, take them for a visit to the toy store. Clear Lake Elementary second-graders did just that Friday when they stepped out of the classroom and into Funky Monkey Toys in downtown Oxford. “In social […]
Come to the Oxford Public Library (530 Pontiac Rd.) Monday, Nov. 14 at 7:00 p.m. for a fascinating presentation by the Detroit Historical Society: “Boom Town: Detroit in the Roaring ‘20s.” From the dust and smoke of the nineteenth century, Detroit burst into the national spotlight in the early twentieth century. The automobile business was […]
Oxford High School’s Performing Arts Center was swelling with patriotic pride Monday night as a grateful community gathered to salute those who have donned a uniform in times of war and peace. “Tonight, we’re here to honor the sacrifice and the service of our men and women in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and […]
In the Nov. 2 article, “School board answers Roesner’s questions,” The Oxford Leader reported, “According to district officials, (Kallie) Roesner has filed 37 FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests against the district over the last 18 months.” Board Vice President Kim Shumaker said to Roesner in a statement during the Oct. 25 school board meeting, […]