School closed for two days Old Man Winter blew in his second ice storm in as many weeks last week, making driving difficult, causing Oxford Community Schools to close and knocking out power. (Editor’s note: as we prepare to send this week’s Leader to press on Monday afternoon, another freezing rain has commenced.) Last Tuesday […]
A ‘Fancy’ day at DA! Who says fashion is a thing of the past? Certainly not the first graders in Jessica Bull’s at Daniel Axford Elementary School. According to Mrs. Bull, about 15 years ago she read one of author Jane O’Connor’s Fancy Nancy books to her students and then an idea formed in head. […]
Community responds By Don Rush Fifteen months have gone by since the tragedy that befell Oxford in 2021. And, last week when the news that a gunman had slain three Michigan State University students and injured five others the Oxford community was saddened, but went into action. On Monday, Feb. 13, an “active shooter” alarm […]
Free Meals program seeks additional funding to continue serving north Oakland community By Jim Newell Special to The Leader There are faces in the community that not many people see, although they may hear about them from time to time. These are the faces of need, the faces of those facing food insecurity who need […]
Mark your calendars. 42 Strong — The Tate Myre Foundation is having their first annual fundraiser dinner on March 11, at the Buhl Estate at Addison Oaks County Park, 1480 W. Romeo Rd., 48367. All proceeds from the event will support the foundation’s monthly events and activity funds. 42 Strong – The Tate Myre Foundation […]
Last Thursday night for the varsity Oxford Girls Bowling team was Senior night. It was also a battle against cross-time rival Lake Orion for the Oakland Activities Association Red Division title. The matchup was at Collier Lanes. Oxford went into the night knowing that if they won, they would repeat as OAA Red champions. The […]
There are a number of folks who live in Oxford Township, but are also in the Lake Orion School District. At the Feb. 8, Oxford Township Board of Trustees meeting Clerk Curtis Wright informed the board he is starting the process to “re-district” voting precincts to address this. “So all of those people will vote […]
Look for specials Feb 24-March 3 By Don Rush Tired of cooking? Want to try something different? The downtown development authorities of Oxford and Lake Orion have an idea for you: The second annual Restaurant Week. “In January and February many restaurants really struggle,” Oxford DDA Executive Director Kelly Westbrook said. “This is a way […]
Guest Opinion By Shelby Stewart-Soldan I didn’t sleep Monday night. I’m sure many of you were the same. I’ve always said that news doesn’t take a holiday or a day off. Apparently it doesn’t sleep either. The violent acts at Michigan State University aren’t the first time I’ve been unable to turn off breaking news […]
Love story lasts over 70 years By Don Rush Who doesn’t love a love story? This week lovers all over celebrated Valentine’s Day, so too did Bill and Ro VanWagoner. They’ve been together for over 70 years, here’s their story. In the Dec. 5, 1956 Oxford Leader a wedding announcement was published: “Mr. and Mrs. […]